Lumix
S1 2019
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
£1499
list price · used from £569 at Wex Photo Video
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S1 vs Lumix S5
Quick take: The S1 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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
Lumix S5 2020
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
£1699
list price · used from £498 at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S1 — Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount: Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
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
S1 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
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 | S1Lumix · 2019 | Lumix S5Lumix · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499Best | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AEBest | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 898g (body only) | 714g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-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
S1
Lumix S5
Portrait
6.6/10
6.9/10
Street
4.8/10
5.7/10
Travel
4.7/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.3/10
6.7/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
5.8/10
Landscape
6.5/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
6.1/10
Casual
3.8/10
4.5/10
Food
6.3/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.3/10
7.8/10
Architecture
6.7/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
7.0/10
7.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.2/10
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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