Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Panasonic
Lumix S5
Compact affordable L-mount full-frame for hybrid shooters.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
X2D II 100C is 5 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
Lumix S5
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 24 frames)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 7 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AX2D II 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BLumix S5 has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 3 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S5
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
X2D II 100C is 7mm thinner than Lumix S5 but it is also 16mm wider and 9mm taller.
X2D II 100C is 126 g heavier than Lumix S5.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 82mm Lumix S5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5
133 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
Lumix S5
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
1.7× 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
X2D II 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 24 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.6, 97.1, 81.9
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix S5 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
Lumix S5
Pros
- ✓Compact FF
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Good video
Cons
- –DFD AF only
- –Older now
- –24MP
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 sports, X2D II 100C or Lumix S5?
X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix S5 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and Lumix S5?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and Lumix S5 is 24.2 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and Lumix S5 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the Lumix S5?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix S5 reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and Lumix S5?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and Lumix S5 weighs 714 g, so the Lumix S5 is 126 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and Lumix S5 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the X2D II 100C and Lumix S5 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. Lumix S5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 440 shots for the Lumix S5, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and Lumix S5 at $1,799. The Lumix S5 is $6,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Panasonic press materials.