Lumix S5 IIXvs Pentax 17
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
View Lumix S5 IIX
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
View Pentax 17
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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
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
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £400 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 740g body only | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | N/A |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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