The S5 is here, with 3 batteries and the 20-60mm lens. And hey here's the tripod plate for it - how nice! Adapters for pk, nf and Minolta AF are here also, so I have several adapted telephoto options. It might be easier to just turn iStab off rather than adjusting it constantly for adapted zooms though..
All the operational S1 features are here, with a few bonuses and less mass. With those things the S1 comparisons from before are apt but the convenience of lighter weight is gone. The dual tilt screen and superb EVF were nice but the payload price was too steep. This battle is nearing its end!
First of course is yet another plow through menus to reset then set my preferences. Where is that option for front-dial exposure compensation.. ah yes, my old S5 menu listing is on the table! Hm, maybe I'm thinking of the Z6 method not the Lumix? Is this why people don't do such battles often?
For so many small reasons, the Lumix is winning. Coming from Pentax and µ43 Lumix-G, the S-series controls and menus are familiar. Nikon does things that are familiar to F-mount people, so things like the lens mount in 'reverse' fashion was an easy choice for that group. The 24-50mm Z lens is not for me, given the 20-60mm Lumix' ideal range and stronger construction; that's a weight price I gladly pay!
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