Lumix S5 IIXvs ZV-E1
Lumix
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e1 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-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 740g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | ||
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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