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Lumix S5 IIXvs A7S II

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 A7S II Sony A7S II (2015) Starting from £799 new Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking View A7S II

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.

Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

↓ 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

A7S II (2015)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price

Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S5 IIX (2023)A7S II (2015)
Price £2,399 £799
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 12.1MP
Video 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)
Burst Rate 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) 5fps continuous
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 740g body only 584g body only
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-I slots
Connectivity USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre Lumix S5 IIXA7S II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Landscape
9.0
Travel
7.0
Sports
7.0
4.0
Street
4.0
4.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0

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