Lumix S5 IIvs Pentax 17
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
VS
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
View Pentax 17
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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
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
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £400 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 740g body only | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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