Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Super 35 cinema box with EF mount, 6K BRAW, built-in ND, and tilting screen.
$2,495
Released Feb 2021
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Released Jan 2023
Lumix S5 II is 1.9 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Lumix S5 II
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 0)
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 370 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 4mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Lumix S5 II but it is also 4mm wider.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 220 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
Lumix S5 II: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
520 g vs 740 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
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 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, 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 20 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 520 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 220 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 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: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix S5 II is $496 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.