Qvs Lumix S5
Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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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.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
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 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Quick take: The lumix s5 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q (2015) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| 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 (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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