Leica SL3vs Lumix S5 II
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
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
Leica SL3 (2024)
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
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 leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL3 (2024) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 875g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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