Lumix S5 IIvs FX3

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 FX3 Sony FX3 (2021) Starting from £3799 new Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking View FX3

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.

Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.

↓ 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

FX3 (2021)

  • Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
  • Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
  • Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
  • Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera

Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S5 II (2023)FX3 (2021)
Price £1,999 £3,799
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III)
Resolution 24.2MP 12.1MP
Video 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic
Battery Life 740 shots (CIPA) ~640 shots (CIPA)
Weight 740g body only 715g body only (with XLR handle)
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots None — monitor/external EVF use only
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating
Mount Leica L-mount Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre Lumix S5 IIFX3
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Landscape
9.0
Travel
7.0
4.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Low Light
9.0
Street
4.0
Wedding
7.0
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