Lumix S5 IIXvs A7C

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 A7C Sony A7C (2020) Starting from £1299 new Best for Compact travel & content creation View A7C

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.

Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.

↓ 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

A7C (2020)

  • Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
  • Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
  • Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
  • Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road

Quick take: The a7c 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)A7C (2020)
Price £2,399 £1,299
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 24.2MP
Video 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops
Burst Rate 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) 10fps with AF/AE tracking
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless
Weight 740g body only 509g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Genre Lumix S5 IIXA7C
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Sports
7.0
Street
4.0
9.0
Video
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
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