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Nikon D780 vs Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Resolution (MP): the D780 leads at 24.5 million effective pixels vs the S5 IIX's 24.20 megapixels effective / 25.28 megapixels total.
- Battery life (CIPA): the D780 leads at 2260 shots per charge vs the S5 IIX's Approx. 370 images, 1,250 images (Power Save LVF mode) with S-R2060.
- Burst — electronic: the S5 IIX leads at SH30: 30 frames/sec (AFS/AFC/MF); H: 9 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 8 frames/sec (AFC) vs the D780's Up to 8 fps 14-bit or 12 fps 12-bit (silent live view mode, NEF/RAW).
 D780 Nikon F |  S5 IIX Leica L | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | FX-format, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | Full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Leica L |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | Single-lens reflex digital camera with image sensor cleaning and dust-reduction system | 35mm full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | FX-format, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | Full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 million effective pixels | 24.20 megapixels effective / 25.28 megapixels total |
| In-body stabilisation | none | B.I.S. 5-axis / 5-stop; Dual I.S. 2 6.5-stop (CIPA standard) |
| ISO range | ISO100-51,200 standard; expandable to ISO 50 (Lo-1) and ISO 204,800 (Hi-2) | Auto / 50 (Extended) / 100-51200 / 102400 (Extended) / 204800 (Extended) (1/3 or 1 EV step) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module (viewfinder); hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect (live view) | Phase Detection AF system / Contrast AF system (DFD technology) |
| Subject detection | 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors) | Automatic Detection can be turned ON to switch between Human / Animal / Car / Motorcycle / Train / Airplane |
| Burst — mechanical | Up to 7 fps (mechanical shutter) | H: 9 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 7 frames/sec (AFC) (with Live View) |
| Burst — electronic | Up to 8 fps 14-bit or 12 fps 12-bit (silent live view mode, NEF/RAW) | SH30: 30 frames/sec (AFS/AFC/MF); H: 9 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 8 frames/sec (AFC) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps | 6K 5952x3968 (3:2) up to 29.97p; C4K 4096x2160 |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC; MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC; ProRes 422 HQ / ProRes 422 (external SSD) |
| Recording limit | 20 minutes at highest quality, 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality | Recording stops when continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes with certain high-res settings (e.g. 6K/29.97p, 6K/25.00p under Standard Thermal Management mode); otherwise unlimited by design |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | —, not published | Approx. 3.68 million dots |
| EVF magnification | —, not published | Approx. 0.78x with 50 mm lens at infinity (35mm equivalent, 3:2 aspect) |
| Rear screen | 3.2 in. diagonal touch-sensitive TFT, 2,359,000 dots | Free-angle, 3.0-inch (7.6cm), 3:2 aspect TFT LCD monitor with static touch control, Approx. 1.84 million dots |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm |
| Weight (body) | 840 g | 740 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | Dust and Splash Resistant: Yes (does not guarantee no damage from direct dust/water contact) |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 2260 shots per charge | Approx. 370 images, 1,250 images (Power Save LVF mode) with S-R2060 |
| Battery | EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 2200mAh, 16Wh) |
| Card slots | 2 Secure Digital (SD) slots, UHS-II compliant | Slot 1, Slot 2 (dual); SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3, Video Speed Class 90 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB Type C (SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen1) | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen2)) |
| Wireless | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Security WPA/WPA2/WPA3; Bluetooth v5.0 (BLE) |
| HDMI | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector | HDMI TypeA |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,749.95 | —, not published |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Tenba BYOB 9 Camera Insert Fits body only · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits body only · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“24.5 million effective pixels; FX-format 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm; ISO100-51,200 standard; 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors); 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps; 2260 shots per charge (CIPA)”
official · S5 IIX specifications: Panasonic UK & Ireland (official specifications page) · accessed 2026-07-10
“35mm full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) CMOS sensor, 24.20 megapixels effective pixels; B.I.S. (5-axis / 5-stop) Dual I.S. 2 (6.5-stop); Bluetooth v5.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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