Qvs Lumix S5 II
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
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: Only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q (2015) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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