Lumix S5vs A6700
Which should you buy?
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
A6700 (2023)
- You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
- You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
- You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
- You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6700 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 (2020) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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