Panasonic Lumix S5: 5 of 9 decision facts sourced. Missing: Stabilization, Burst, Autofocus, Viewfinder.
Nikon Z6 II: 6 of 9 decision facts sourced.
| Panasonic Lumix S5 | Nikon Z6 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $2,099.99 | Price not yet checked |
| Sensor | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) bestbuy.com | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 24.2 megapixels bestbuy.com | 24.5 megapixels bestbuy.com |
| Video | 4K (2160p) bestbuy.com | 4K (2160p) bestbuy.com |
| Viewfinder | Not yet sourced | Electronic bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 4.47 pounds bestbuy.com | 1.29 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $1,799.99 bestbuy.com | $1,999.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Panasonic Lumix S5: Stabilization, Burst, Autofocus, Viewfinder. Nikon Z6 II: Stabilization, Burst, Autofocus. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The Lumix S5 offers lower starting price ($1,799 vs $1,999); the Z6 II counters with more resolution (24.5 MP vs 24.2 MP) and lighter (1.29 lb vs 4.47 lb). Neither publishes stabilization, burst or autofocus yet.
Panasonic Lumix S5 lists at $2,099.99 while Nikon Z6 II lists at $1,999 — Nikon Z6 II undercuts Panasonic Lumix S5 by $100.99 (5%).
Our take: Based on expert reviews and verified owner feedback, the Nikon Z6 II stands out for higher resolution sensor (24.5 mp). This is the kind of difference you feel in daily use — not just on a spec sheet.
Provisional pick: Nikon Z6 II — not enough sourced decision facts for Panasonic Lumix S5. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.
| Panasonic Lumix S5 | Nikon Z6 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2 megapixels | 24.5 megapixels |
| Video | 4K (2160p) | 4K (2160p) |
| Weight | 4.47 pounds | 1.29 pounds |
| Starting MSRP | $1,799.99 | $1,999.99 |
| Burst Rate | 30 frames per second | — |
Provisional pick: Nikon Z6 II — not enough sourced decision facts for Panasonic Lumix S5.
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