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Leica SL2vs Lumix S5 IIX

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica Leica SL2 Leica Leica SL2 (2019) Starting from £4200 new Best for Commercial, landscape, video View Leica SL2
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Lumix Lumix S5 IIX Lumix Lumix S5 IIX (2023) Starting from £2399 new Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount View Lumix S5 IIX

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.

Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.

↓ Full specifications below

Leica SL2 (2019)

  • Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
  • Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability

Lumix S5 IIX (2023)

  • Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
  • L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
  • Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
  • S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow

Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the lumix s5 iix is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica SL2 (2019)Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Price £4,200 £2,399
Sensor Full-frame CMOS 35mm 24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 24.2MP
Video 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops
Burst Rate 20fps 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)
Battery Life 370 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 835g (body only) 740g body only
Dimensions 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×
Screen 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount Leica L-Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size
Genre Leica SL2Lumix S5 IIX
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Architecture
9.0
Street
7.0
4.0
Wedding & Events
8.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Sports
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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