DJI
Osmo 360 II
Second-gen 8K 360 director’s camera with dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K60, 14.5-stop DR, SuperNight 2.0, user-replaceable lenses, 120MP RAW stills, NFC, and 105GB built-in storage.
$599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Osmo 360 II is 3.6 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
Lumix S5 II
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 0)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has lower Weight (183 g vs 740 g)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 98mm narrower, 21mm shorter, and 29mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Osmo 360 II is 557 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360 II
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
120 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
183 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo 360 II supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF points / zones
779 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, MOV…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Animal…
Eye AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 200 frames
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360 II
Pros
- ✓Native 8K60 360 + SuperNight 2.0 at 8K60
- ✓14.5-stop DR; 10-bit D-Log M
- ✓User-replaceable hard-coated lenses
- ✓120MP HDR panoramas with RAW
- ✓105GB built-in storage + NFC tap-to-connect
Cons
- –Single-lens max 4K (no 5K vs first-gen / X6)
- –100 min 8K30 vs X6’s 140 min
- –10m waterproof vs X6’s 20m
- –US MSRP/availability still catching China launch (¥3,299)
Lumix S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo 360 II or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo 360 II — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix S5 II?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 II and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the Lumix S5 II?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix S5 II?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 557 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Osmo 360 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Osmo 360 II is $1,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Panasonic press materials.