Lumix S5 IIvs A7R VI
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
View A7R VI
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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 II (2023) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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