Reasons to choose D780
Released in 2020, D780 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 24.5 MP effective resolution, and a 840 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D780
vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
D780847 mm²
Lumix DC-S5- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 11 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.3%
The D780 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
D780MetricLumix DC-S5
24.5 MPEffective pixels24.2 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.6 × 23.8
5.92 µmPixel pitch5.92 µm
35.02 µm²Pixel area35.01 µm²
2.86 MP/cm²Pixel density2.86 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1.01
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
840 gWeight714 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-ion Battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D780 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DC-S5 has the lighter body. The D780 has the higher effective resolution. The D780 and Lumix DC-S5 were both released in 2020. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DC-S5
Released in 2020, Lumix DC-S5 has about 847 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 714 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.