Leica SL3vs Lumix S5 IIX
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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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.
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.
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 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 sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix s5 iix is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL3 (2024) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~370 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 | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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