Lumix S5 IIvs Lumix S5 IIX
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): 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
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
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
- 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
Quick take: The lumix s5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — |
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