Lumix S1Rvs Lumix S5 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) Starting from £2499 new Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R
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Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) Starting from £1999 new Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.

↓ Full specifications below

Lumix S1R (2019)

  • Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
  • Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
  • Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
  • Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative

Lumix S5 II (2023)

  • 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

Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1R (2019)Lumix S5 II (2023)
Price £2,499 £1,999
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 740g body only
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
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 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre Lumix S1RLumix S5 II
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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