Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Black 2020
Panasonic
92 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z50 II Black 2017
Nikon
60 Overall Score
Scores
Youtube
Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | Nikon Z Z50 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 20.899999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, MOV, MP4, ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.64 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Type-C |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Black 2020
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
Nikon Z Z50 II Black 2017
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong burst (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong af (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Black 20200.049score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z Z50 II Black 20170.037score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Black 2020 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
