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A1 vs S5 II
Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the A1 is the most affordable; only the S5 II is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
32 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Who should buy what
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A1Antigravity · 2025 | S5 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £909Best | £1,399 |
| Sensor | — | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 55.0MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | — | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | — | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | — | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 740g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | — | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Take-off weight | 249 g | — |
| Fly without registering | Yes — under 250 g | — |
| Flight time | 24 min | — |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s | — |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional | — |
| Video link | OmniLink 360 | — |
| Range | 6.0 km | — |
| Top speed | 16.0 m/s | — |
| Cameras | 1 | — |
| RAW stills | Yes | — |
| Vertical shooting | Not supported | — |
| Intelligent flight | Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home | — |
| Storage | 20 GB built in + microSD slot | — |
| Controller in the box | Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller | — |
| FPV | Yes, goggles in the box | — |
| Folds | Yes | — |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
S5 II
Portrait
—
8.2/10
Street
—
6.3/10
Travel
—
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
—
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.6/10
Filmmaking
—
8.2/10
Documentary
—
7.9/10
Sports & Action
—
8.0/10
Landscape
—
6.9/10
Wildlife
—
7.9/10
Casual
—
5.5/10
Food
—
7.5/10
Macro
—
8.1/10
Architecture
—
7.2/10
Astrophotography
—
7.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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