Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Handheld 6K Super 35 cinema camera with 6144 × 3456 HDR sensor, dual native ISO, active EF mount, built-in motorized ND filters, 1500-nit tilting screen, and USB-C direct recording.
$2,835
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Lumix S5 II is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Lumix S5 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BLumix S5 II has lower Weight (740 g vs 1240 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 30 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 21.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 × 112 mm
1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 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)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 46mm wider, 21mm taller, and 22mm thicker than Lumix S5 II.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 500 g heavier than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
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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.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 112 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
2.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, MOV…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Built-in ND
- ✓EF mount versatility
Cons
- –Poor stills AF
- –Large for pocket name
- –Battery hungry
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Lumix S5 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the Lumix S5 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Lumix S5 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 II is 500 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix S5 II is $836 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Panasonic press materials.