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Nikon Z6 III vs Panasonic Lumix S5D
The Nikon Z6 III and the Panasonic Lumix S5D side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide. If you already own Nikon Z or L-Mount lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z6 III | Panasonic Lumix S5D |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 24.5 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 760 g | not listed |
| Lenses in this guide | 153 for its sensor, 80 more with a crop | 158 for its sensor, 27 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Nikon Z6 III 1×, Panasonic Lumix S5D 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (Nikon Z and L-Mount): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 64 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Nikon Z6 III: 153 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix S5D: 158 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor.