Lumix S5 IIXvs A1

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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Sony A1 Sony A1 (2021) Starting from £5999 new Best for Professional sport, wildlife, portrait & hybrid shooting View A1

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.

Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting — A1 (2021): 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.

↓ 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

A1 (2021)

  • Professional photographers who need resolution and speed without compromise
  • Sports and wildlife photographers demanding the absolute fastest Sony
  • Studio and fashion photographers who also shoot sport or events
  • A9 III or A7R V owners who want a single body that does everything

Quick take: The a1 has the highest resolution at 50mp; the lumix s5 iix is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S5 IIX (2023)A1 (2021)
Price £2,399 £5,999
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution 24.2MP 50.1MP
Video 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support 8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops IBIS — up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) 30fps electronic with full AF/AE
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) ~430 shots (CIPA)
Weight 740g body only 737g (with battery)
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification, 240fps
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI
Genre Lumix S5 IIXA1
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
Sports
7.0
9.0
Street
4.0
Wildlife
9.0
Wedding
9.0
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