Panasonic
HC-V770
Compact Full HD camcorder with 1/2.3-inch BSI MOS sensor, 20x 29.5–612mm zoom, HDR movie mode, 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S., and Wi-Fi.
$699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2015
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 8 years newer.
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Wins
HC-V770
Wins
Lumix S5 II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 6.03 MP)
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareHC-V770
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
HC-V770 is 11mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
HC-V770 is 160 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm HC-V770 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HC-V770
134 × 91 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.
HC-V770
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
HC-V770
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× 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
HC-V770
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only HC-V770 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 6.03 MP — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.78 ×
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HC-V770
Pros
- ✓True pocket-friendly 353g body
- ✓20x optical zoom with OIS
- ✓HDR (High Dynamic Range) movie mode
- ✓Wi-Fi + twin camera (via app)
- ✓Affordable event/travel option
Cons
- –Full HD only (no 4K)
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Consumer controls only
- –Superseded by 4K models
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, HC-V770 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for HC-V770 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the HC-V770 and Lumix S5 II?
HC-V770 is 6.03 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HC-V770 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
HC-V770 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HC-V770 or the Lumix S5 II?
HC-V770 reaches 11 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HC-V770 and Lumix S5 II?
HC-V770 weighs 580 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the HC-V770 is 160 g lighter.
Do the HC-V770 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
HC-V770: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the HC-V770 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
HC-V770: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HC-V770 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the HC-V770 the edge.
How much does each cost?
HC-V770 launched at $699 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The HC-V770 is $1,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.