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Lumix S5 IIXvs ZV-1 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 ZV-1 II Sony ZV-1 II (2023) Starting from £649 new Best for Pocket vlogging View ZV-1 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.

Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.

↓ 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

ZV-1 II (2023)

  • Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
  • Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
  • ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
  • Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses

Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-1 ii 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)ZV-1 II (2023)
Price £2,399 £649
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 20.1MP
Video 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops Optical SteadyShot (OIS)
Burst Rate 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) 15fps
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 740g body only 292g
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× None
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv
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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input
Genre Lumix S5 IIXZV-1 II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
4.0
Landscape
9.0
4.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Sports
7.0
Street
4.0
7.0
Family & Everyday
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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