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What happened to the three mirrorless models released in 2020? The two models have been released for the second generation, and Nikon's persistence is to the end
The three giants of micro mirrors in 2020: the status of the rivers and lakes will be reshuffled two years later!
In 2020, the micro-mirrorless rivers and lakes are surging, and the three "rookies" of Nikon Z5, Panasonic S5 and Sony A7C were born, and they were in the limelight for a while. In the blink of an eye, in 2024, what is the situation of these three "young heroes" who were dominant? Let's travel through time and space together, return to this battlefield filled with gunpowder, and watch this wonderful duel like "Three Heroes vs. Lu Bu"!
First place: Panasonic S5 - the short-lived "king of cost performance"?
Back then, Panasonic S5 attracted many photography enthusiasts with its attractive features such as 4K 60P video shooting, body image stabilization, and relatively affordable price. However, the lack of video LUTs and a slightly weak focus system were quickly exposed. This is like a martial arts master, with deep internal skills, but he can't make a sword, and it is inevitable that he will be a little powerless in the rivers and lakes where the masters are like clouds.
In 2023, Panasonic S5 second generation (S5M2) will make its debut, and the first generation of S5 will instantly change from "fragrant and sweet" to "cold palace concubine". Now, looking to buy the Gen S5? Difficult! Even if it is available, it is estimated that not many people will choose it, after all, the S5M2 has made up for most of the shortcomings, and the price is not unattainable. Unless your wallet is really "tight" and you must have a full-frame mirrorless camera, otherwise, the S5 generation can really only "eat ashes".
Second place: Sony A7C - the elegant killer of "small and exquisite"?
Sony A7C, with its small body, has won a lot of "face control" hearts. However, three years later, the advent of the A7C II (A7C II) made the first generation of A7C an awkward position. 33 million pixels, 4K 60P 10-bit video, upgraded focusing system...... The A7C II is almost a complete evolution of the A7C.
Of course, the A7C generation is not useless, and its picture quality is still excellent. However, in the face of the A7C II, as well as the APS-C "small flagship" Sony A6700 at the same price (although it is a half-frame, it has stronger performance), the competitiveness of the A7C generation has decreased significantly. Unless you have a penchant for cost-effective lenses (such as choosing some Vitros and Yongnuo lenses) that can maximize the benefits of full-frame, it doesn't seem wise to choose the A7C generation.
Third place: Nikon Z5 - "Lao Ji is in the woods, and his ambitions are thousands of miles"?
In this "micro-single Three Kingdoms Killing", Nikon Z5 is undoubtedly the most "durable" one. More than four years later, it is still standing firmly in the market, and the price is still strong. This is like a senior martial arts senior, although his moves are a little old, but he has deep internal skills and rich experience, and he can still occupy a place in the rivers and lakes.
The strength of the Z5 lies in its excellent image quality and comfortable grip on the handle. It doesn't have the focus issues of the Panasonic S5, and it also has in-body stabilization. However, its 4.5fps continuous shooting speed, 4K 30p video specifications (and cropped), and lack of N-Log support also make it a bit "outdated". However, it is said that the Nikon Z 5 II is about to come out, and at that time, the "persistence" of the Z5 will also usher in the final test.
Final Showdown: Who is the Real Winner?
From the current point of view, the Nikon Z5 has the upper hand among the three cameras, with its excellent image quality and relatively stable performance. But the good times didn't last long, and the arrival of the Z5 II would soon change that.
The final winner of this micro-mirror "Three Kingdoms Kill" may not depend on the merits of a single product, but on the manufacturer's grasp of market trends and the ability to continuously iterate and update products. The story of these three cameras also tells us that in today's rapid development of science and technology, any product must continue to improve in order to be invincible in the fierce market competition.
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