Lumix S5 IIXvs A6700
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6700 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) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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