Lumix
S1R 2019
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
£2499
list price · used from £938 at Wex Photo Video
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S1R vs S5 IIX
Quick take: The S1R has the highest resolution at 47MP; the S5 IIX 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
S5 IIX 2023
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
£1599
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S1R — High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography: A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
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
S1R (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
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 | S1RLumix · 2019 | S5 IIXLumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,599Best |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 898g (body only) | 740g (body only)Best |
| 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 | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | 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
S1R
S5 IIX
Portrait
6.9/10
8.2/10
Street
4.8/10
6.3/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
6.5/10
7.9/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
8.2/10
Documentary
6.0/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
8.0/10
Landscape
7.2/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
7.9/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.4/10
Food
6.7/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.7/10
8.1/10
Architecture
7.5/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
6.6/10
7.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.6/10
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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