Lumix S5 IIXvs A6100
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Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 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) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — |
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