Lumix S5 IIXvs OM-5
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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