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L10 vs Lumix S5

Quick take: The Lumix S5 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the L10 is the most affordable; only the Lumix S5 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?

Lumix S5 — Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting: The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.

Who should buy what
Lumix S5 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
  • Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
  • Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
  • L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification L10Lumix · 2026Lumix S5Lumix · 2020
Price £1,299Best£1,699
Sensor 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 20.4MP24.2MPBest
Video 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion
Autofocus AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AFContrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection
Stabilisation Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens)6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
Burst Rate 30fpsBest7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
Battery Life 300 shots (CIPA, estimated)~470 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 508gBest714g (with battery and card)
Dimensions —132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder None (screen only)EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen Tilting touchscreen3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots
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 (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, 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
Lumix S5
Portrait
6.3/10
6.9/10
Street
7.1/10
5.7/10
Travel
6.2/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
6.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
5.6/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.2/10
6.7/10
Landscape
5.4/10
6.9/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.5/10
Food
5.9/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.8/10
7.8/10
Architecture
6.1/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
4.5/10
7.3/10
Fun & simple
3.4/10
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Sports & Action
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5.8/10
Wildlife
—
6.1/10

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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