Lumix S5 IIXvs BF
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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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.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the bf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single UHS-II SD 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 | BF |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports | ||
| Street |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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