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Nikon Z6 III vs Panasonic Lumix S5 II
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
- Burst — electronic: the S5 II leads at Electronic shutter SH30: 30 fps (AFS/AFC/MF); H: 9 fps (AFS/MF), 8 fps (AFC) with Live View vs the Z6 III's Approx. 16 fps (up to 20 fps extended high-speed).
- In-body stabilisation: the Z6 III leads at 8.0 stops (with Focus Point VR) vs the S5 II's B.I.S. 5-axis (5-stop); Dual I.S. 2 (6.5-stop, CIPA standard).
- EVF resolution: the Z6 III leads at Approx. 5760k-dot UXGA OLED vs the S5 II's Approx. 3.68 million dots.
 Z6 III Nikon Z |  S5 II L-Mount | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 35mm full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Released | 2024 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | Partially-stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 35mm full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 | 24.20 |
| In-body stabilisation | 8.0 stops (with Focus Point VR) | B.I.S. 5-axis (5-stop); Dual I.S. 2 (6.5-stop, CIPA standard) |
| ISO range | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) | Auto / 50 (extended) / 100-51200 / 102400 (extended) / 204800 (extended) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with multi-subject detection (people, dogs, cats, birds, airplanes, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains) | Phase Detection AF system / Contrast AF system with DFD technology |
| Subject detection | 273 focus points (single-point), 299 (auto-area) FX mode; detection range -10 to +19 EV | Human / Animal / Car / Motorcycle / Train / Airplane (Automatic Detection, switchable) |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 8.1 fps | H: 9 fps (AFS/MF), 7 fps (AFC) with Live View (Mechanical / Electronic front curtain shutter) |
| Burst — electronic | Approx. 16 fps (up to 20 fps extended high-speed) | Electronic shutter SH30: 30 fps (AFS/AFC/MF); H: 9 fps (AFS/MF), 8 fps (AFC) with Live View |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 5.4K (5376x3024) 60p | 6K 5952x3968 (3:2) up to 29.97p / C4K 4096x2160 and 4K 3840x2160 up to 60p (APS-C crop) |
| Codecs / sampling | N-RAW, Apple ProRes RAW HQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC), MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC), MP4(Lite) (H.265/HEVC) |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | Approx. 5760k-dot UXGA OLED | Approx. 3.68 million dots |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.8x | Approx. 0.78x (50mm lens at infinity, -1.0m-1, 3:2 aspect) |
| Rear screen | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen | Free-angle, 3.0-inch (7.6cm), 3:2 aspect, TFT LCD with static touch control, approx. 1.84 million dots |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm |
| Weight (body) | 760 g | 740 g |
| Weather sealing | Sealed against dust and moisture to the same level as the Z8; rated for operation down to 14F/-10C | Dust and Splash Resistant (no IP rating stated) |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 360 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 390 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/410 with energy saving on | Approx. 370 images (SD memory card, with S-R2060 lens) |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | DMW-BLK22 (Li-ion Battery Pack, 7.2V, 2200mAh, 16Wh) |
| Card slots | Dual: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD slot + SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot | 2 (Slot 1, Slot 2) - SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I/UHS-II Speed Class 3 (U3), Video Speed Class 90 compatible |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen2) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac); Bluetooth v5.0 (BLE) |
| HDMI | Type A HDMI connector | HDMI Type A |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $2,499.95 (body only) | —, 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 Slim Backpack Insert Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | WANDRD Essential Camera Cube (for PRVKE 21) Fits with 24-70 f/2.8 · View at WANDRD |
Sources
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 24.5 million; continuous shooting approx. 8.1 fps mechanical, approx. 16 fps electronic; monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen.”
“35mm full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) CMOS sensor; Camera effective pixels 24.20 megapixels; Dual I.S. 2 (6.5-stop, CIPA standard); Battery life (CIPA standard) Approx. 370 images with S-R2060”
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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