GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Released Sep 2024
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Released Jan 2023
HERO13 Black is 1.7 years newer.
Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
Lumix S5 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 0)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 740 g)
- AHERO13 Black 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
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
HERO13 Black is 63mm narrower, 52mm shorter, and 56mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
HERO13 Black is 581 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 90mm Lumix S5 II
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
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
159 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only HERO13 Black supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF points / zones
779 vs 0 — higher is better
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
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 portraits, HERO13 Black or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and Lumix S5 II?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the Lumix S5 II?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and Lumix S5 II?
HERO13 Black weighs 159 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the HERO13 Black is 581 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO13 Black and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO13 Black and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The HERO13 Black is $1,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.