Lumix S5vs A7S II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S5 Lumix Lumix S5 (2020) Starting from £1699 new Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting View Lumix S5
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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 & 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.

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 (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

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 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 (2020)A7S II (2015)
Price £1,699 £799
Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 12.1MP
Video 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards
Stabilisation 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)
Burst Rate 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) 5fps continuous
Battery Life ~470 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 714g (body, battery, card) 584g body only
Dimensions 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Leica L-mount Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-I slots
Connectivity USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre Lumix S5A7S II
Video
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
Street
7.0
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Sports
4.0
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