An endoscope system includes an endoscope and a processing apparatus. A communication connector for the endoscope includes a plug unit and a finger grip. The plug unit includes a connector housing and a shielding device. A first near field communication interface for NFC communication is incorporated in the connector housing. In the processing apparatus, a receiving cavity is formed in a receptacle connector, which also has a socket housing and a shielding device. A second near field communication interface is incorporated in the socket housing. In case the communication connector is coupled with the receptacle connector connectively, the second near field communication interface is positioned at the first near field communication interface at a short distance.
