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S5 II vs Lumix S5D
Quick take: The Lumix S5D is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Who should buy what
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S5 IILumix · 2023 | Lumix S5DLumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £495 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (dual native ISO) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | C4K/4K 30p full-frame 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p (APS-C), V-Log, HDMI RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye/body/animal detection, 225-area |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (6.5 with Dual I.S. 2) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanicalBest | 7fps (5fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA)Best | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g (body only) | 714g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots, 0.74x, 120 fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Leica L |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C (10 Gbps), HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, 2.5 mm remote |
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
S5 II
Lumix S5D
Portrait
8.2/10
7.1/10
Street
6.3/10
5.8/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
7.0/10
Documentary
7.9/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
5.6/10
Landscape
6.9/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
5.9/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.6/10
Food
7.5/10
7.1/10
Macro
8.1/10
6.9/10
Architecture
7.2/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
7.3/10
6.3/10
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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