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L10 vs S5 IIX
Quick take: The S5 IIX has the highest resolution at 24MP; the L10 is the most affordable; only the S5 IIX 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.
Lumix
S5 IIX 2023
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
£1399
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S5 IIX — Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount: 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
S5 IIX (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | L10Lumix · 2026 | S5 IIXLumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299Best | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fpsBest | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~370 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 508gBest | 740g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
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 IIX
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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