Lumix S5 IIXvs GR IIIx HDF
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
View Lumix S5 IIX
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
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.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The gr iiix hdf 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) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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