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Lumix S5 IIvs Cyber-shot DSC-T700

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) Starting from £1999 new Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) Starting from £35 new Best for Retro compact collectors View Cyber-shot DSC-T700

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.

Retro Compact Collectors — Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008): A touchscreen Sony from 2008 — the DSC-T700 was ahead of its time with a 3.5" touch display, but belongs in a collection rather than a kit bag today.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)

  • Collectors interested in the evolution of consumer digital photography
  • Sony camera historians and T-series enthusiasts
  • Anyone after a retro talking point from the pre-smartphone era

Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 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)Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Price £1,999 £35
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 10.1MP CCD
Resolution 24.2MP 10.1MP
Video 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log VGA 640×480 30fps
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 2fps (standard)
Battery Life 740 shots (CIPA) ~200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 740g body only 133g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots None — touchscreen only
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots
Mount Leica L-mount Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2
Connectivity USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB 2.0
Genre Lumix S5 IICyber-shot DSC-T700
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Travel
7.0
6.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Casual
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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