Nikon Z5 II vs Panasonic Lumix S1R II
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $1,200 to roughly today's $1,395. 82% of the $1,699 MSRP. Prices are down 5.7% over the last 30 days.
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 31% above the 90-day low of $1,805 (seen Aug 21, 2026). 72% of the $3,299 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Nikon Z5 II or the Panasonic Lumix S1R II?
- The Nikon Z5 II is cheaper used: $1,395 against $2,359 for the Panasonic Lumix S1R II, a gap of $964 (69%) as of 2026-10-29.
- What share of its launch price does a used Nikon Z5 II cost?
- About 82%: $1,395 used against a $1,699 launch price as of 2026-10-29.
Specs side by side
| Nikon Z5 II | Panasonic Lumix S1R II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Family | Nikon Z | Panasonic Lumix S |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-mount |
| Sensor | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor family | Nikon FX 24.5MP BSI CMOS · 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Panasonic FF 44MP BSI (S1R II) · 44.3MP full-frame partially-stacked BSI CMOS |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP | 44 MP |
| Autofocus | Hybrid | Phase Detection |
| IBIS | 5-axis 7.5-stop | 5-axis 8-stop |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Max video | 4K60 | 8K30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 64,000 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 700 g | 795 g |
| Dimensions | 134 × 101 × 72 mm | 134 × 102 × 92 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2025-04-03 | 2025-02-25 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $1,699 | $3,299 |
| Current low | $1,395 | $2,359 |
| vs MSRP | -18% | -28% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
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