Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| AF points | 299 | 779 |
| Weight | 710 g | 740 g |
| Max video | 4K60 | 6K |
Between the Z f and Lumix S5 II, the Z f comes out ahead in weight, while the Lumix S5 II wins on af points / max video. Overall, the Z f scores 64.3 and the Lumix S5 II scores 74.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Lumix S5 II is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Z f if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 30.00 g less. 710 vs 740.
Pick the Lumix S5 II if you care most about af points / max video. Its strongest claims are af points, max video. The single most decisive one: AF points — 160.54% more. 779 vs 299.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, megapixels, in-body stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Lumix S5 II is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Nikon - Z f or Panasonic - Lumix S5 II?
Panasonic - Lumix S5 II leads the current Mars Score by 10.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Nikon - Z f if…
Nikon - Z f has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Panasonic - Lumix S5 II if…
Panasonic - Lumix S5 II has the measurable edge on af points, max video.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Nikon - Z f wins
- ▲Weight — 30.00 g less. 710 vs 740.
Why Panasonic - Lumix S5 II wins
- ▲AF points — 160.54% more. 779 vs 299.
- ▲Max video: 6K (vs 4K60).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 64000lead | 51200 |
Video
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 6Klead |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 299 | 779lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 710 glead | 740 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | false | truelead |