Lumix S5vs A7 II
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Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 (2020) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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