Nikon Zf vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II: comparing the $2000 full-framers: Digital Photography Review

The Panasonic S5 II and Nikon Zf are very different attempts to engage with the enthusiast photographer market

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II and Nikon Zf look like very different cameras but they currently represent their respective manufacturer’s main offering for keen photographers in the circa-$2000 part of the market.

Sony and Canon have both nudged their competing models up to the $2500 mark, leaving the Panasonic and Nikon looking quite keenly priced, by comparison. And, while they might outwardly look rather different, the two cameras are both based around the same 24MP BSI CMOS sensor and offer a lot of features in common.

We’ll have a look at what each camera offers, discuss their relative strengths and weaknesses and hopefully help you understand which (if any) might be right for you.