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Lumix S5 IIXvs OM System TG-7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S5 IIX Lumix Lumix S5 IIX (2023) Starting from £2399 new Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount View Lumix S5 IIX
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) Starting from £449 new Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

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.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

↓ Full specifications below

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 System TG-7 (2023)

  • Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
  • Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
  • Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
  • Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere

Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S5 IIX (2023)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £2,399 £449
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 12.0MP
Video 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops Digital IS
Burst Rate 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) 20fps
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 740g body only 253g
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× None
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre Lumix S5 IIXOM System TG-7
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Portrait
9.0
4.0
Landscape
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Sports
7.0
Street
4.0
4.0
Adventure & Outdoor
9.0
Underwater
9.0
Family & Everyday
7.0

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

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