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Lumix S5 IIXvs A7R

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 A7R Sony A7R (2013) Starting from £349 new Best for Studio, tripod landscape & camera history View A7R

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.

Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.

↓ 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

A7R (2013)

  • Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
  • Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
  • Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
  • Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price

Quick take: The a7r has the highest resolution at 36mp; the a7r 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)A7R (2013)
Price £2,399 £349
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF)
Resolution 24.2MP 36.4MP
Video 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support 1080p/60p
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops None
Burst Rate 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) 4fps
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) ~340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 740g body only 465g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch)
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size USB, Wi-Fi, NFC
Genre Lumix S5 IIXA7R
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
4.0
Sports
7.0
Street
4.0
Architecture
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0

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