Lumix S5 IIvs GR IIIx HDF
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
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.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The gr iiix hdf 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) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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