Instax Mini Evovs Lumix S5 II
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Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation — Instax Mini Evo (2022): The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): 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
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
- Smartphone users who want the tactile joy of prints without wasting film
- Creatives who want 100 effect combinations in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone who wants digital backups of their instant prints via Bluetooth
- Mini 12 or Mini 99 owners who want preview before printing
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- 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
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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