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L10 vs S5 II

Quick take: The S5 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the L10 is the most affordable; only the S5 II is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: 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
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification L10Lumix · 2026S5 IILumix · 2023
Price £1,299Best£1,399
Sensor 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.4MP24.2MPBest
Video 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AFPhase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens)5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 30fps30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical
Battery Life 300 shots (CIPA, estimated)740 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 508gBest740g (body only)
Dimensions —134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder None (screen only)0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen Tilting touchscreen3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lensLeica L-mount
Memory Cards Single SDDual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
L10
S5 II
Portrait
6.3/10
8.2/10
Street
7.1/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
5.6/10
8.2/10
Documentary
6.2/10
7.9/10
Landscape
5.4/10
6.9/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.5/10
Food
5.9/10
7.5/10
Macro
5.8/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.1/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
4.5/10
7.3/10
Fun & simple
3.4/10
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Sports & Action
—
8.0/10
Wildlife
—
7.9/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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