Nikon
Nikon Z6 III
$2499
Released 2024-06
Best Mirrorless Cameras · head-to-head
Nikon Z6 III vs Panasonic Lumix S5 II
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Panasonic Lumix S5 II is cheaper at $1999. Every spec and price links to its source.
Panasonic
Panasonic Lumix S5 II
$1999Cheaper
Released 2023-03
Which is better: the Nikon Z6 III or Panasonic Lumix S5 II?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Panasonic Lumix S5 II is the cheaper at $1999.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Nikon Z6 III | Panasonic Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2499 | $1999 |
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Released | 2024-06 | 2023-03 |
| Sensor format | Full-frame | Full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 | 24.2 |
| Max video | 6K@60p | 6K@30p |
| Ibis | Yes | Yes |
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-mount |
| Continuous (fps) | 120 | 30 |
| Weight (g) | 760 | 740 |
| Release | 2024-06 | 2023-03 |
Sources — Nikon Z6 III: digitalcameraworld.com (verified 2026-06-15). Panasonic Lumix S5 II: digitalcameraworld.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Nikon Z6 III and Panasonic Lumix S5 II?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Megapixels: Nikon Z6 III 24.5 vs Panasonic Lumix S5 II 24.2
- Max video: Nikon Z6 III 6K@60p vs Panasonic Lumix S5 II 6K@30p
- Mount: Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z vs Panasonic Lumix S5 II L-mount
- Continuous (fps): Nikon Z6 III 120 vs Panasonic Lumix S5 II 30
- Weight (g): Nikon Z6 III 760 vs Panasonic Lumix S5 II 740
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Nikon Z6 III
Both surviving whitelisted hands-on reviews (TechRadar, Tom's Guide) rate the Nikon Z6 III the best full-frame hybrid all-rounder in its mid-range class, praising its partially-stacked-sensor speed and autofocus, class-leading 5.76M-dot viewfinder, low-light image quality, and extensive 6K internal-RAW video. Both flag the raised price and the switch to a fully-articulating screen (each reviewer prefers a tilt screen for stills). Neither ran full numeric lab benchmarks; only Tom's Guide reported a hands-on measured figure (video battery endurance). (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Partially-stacked sensor delivers fast burst shooting plus quick, accurate autofocus; Class-leading high-resolution (5.76M-dot) electronic viewfinder; Strong image quality with very good low-light / high-ISO performance.
Flagged: Pricey - a step up in price over the Z6 II; Fully articulating screen replaces the tilt screen; both reviewers prefer tilt for stills; No resolution improvement over the Z6 II (still 24.5MP).
Panasonic Lumix S5 II
No sourced tester review yet.