Who should buy the S5 IIX?

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

How much does the S5 IIX cost in the UK?

The S5 IIX starts from £1599 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Lumix

Lumix S5 IIX

Name: S5 IIX
Brand: Lumix
Availability: InStock

The Lumix S5 IIX is the video-enhanced sibling of the S5 II — sharing the same 24.2MP full-frame sensor and phase-hybrid AF, but adding ProRes RAW output over HDMI, 6K/30p Open Gate shooting, USB power delivery for extended video sessions, and a 4K/30p internal anamorphic desqueeze mode. For video professionals already invested in the L-mount system, it represents the most capable video tool Panasonic has produced in a portable full-frame body.

GearFrame's Take

The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.

Starting from

£1599 new

Used from £1230 (eBay)

Average price across retailers: ~£2499

Available at 4 retailers

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£1599

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£1230

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Memory card

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Core

Released

2023

Sensor

24.2MP full-frame CMOS

Resolution

24.2 MP

Mount

L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)

Dimensions

134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm

Weight

740g (body only)

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

Autofocus

Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition

Stabilisation

5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops

Burst Rate

9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)

Battery Life

~370 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support

Viewfinder

OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×

Screen

3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots

Memory Cards

Dual SD UHS-II slots

Connectivity

USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

Full frame

Viewfinder Type

Electronic

Screen Type

Fully articulating

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

370 shots

USB Power

Charges and runs off USB

Dimensions

134 × 102 × 90mm

Weight (Grams)

740g

Autofocus Type

On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)

Subject Detection

Face, Eye, Animal, Vehicle

Max Burst Rate

30.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Yes (6.5 stops)

Max Video Resolution

Max 4K Frame Rate

60fps

10-Bit Video

Yes

Log Profile

Yes

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

Headphone Jack

Yes

HDMI Port Type

Full-size

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Who should buy this

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

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

8.2

Street

6.3

Travel

6.0

Wedding & Events

7.9

Vlogging & Video

6.6

Filmmaking

8.2

Documentary

7.9

Sports & Action

8.0

Landscape

6.9

Wildlife

7.9

Casual

5.4

Food

7.5

Macro

8.1

Architecture

7.2

Astrophotography

7.3

✅ Great For

🎬

Filmmaking 8.2 Strong on image quality / low light, video capability and audio.

🧑

Portrait 8.2 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and lens reach / ecosystem. 24MP with phase-hybrid AF and V-Log produces stunning portrait stills and video.

🔬

Macro 8.1 Strong on stabilisation, lens reach / ecosystem and screen flexibility.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

📷

Casual 5.4 Held back by portability and ease of use.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →