Panasonic
Lumix BS1H
Box-style L-mount cinema camera with S1H full-frame sensor, 6K, dual native ISO, and genlock/timecode.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased May 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 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix BS1H
Wins
Lumix S5 II
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix BS1H has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 370 shots)
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix BS1H
94 × 94 × 66 mm
870 g (1.92 lb / 30.69 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix BS1H is 41mm narrower, 9mm shorter, and 24mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix BS1H is 130 g heavier than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 66mm Lumix BS1H · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix BS1H
94 × 94 mm
Credit card
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.
Lumix BS1H
94 × 66 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix BS1H
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix BS1H
✓ more lensesLeica L
80+
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
Lumix BS1H
Codecs
Adds V-Log, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93.5, 93.5, 66.4
AA filter
Only Lumix BS1H supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix BS1H supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 370 shots — higher 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 -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, MOV…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix BS1H
Pros
- ✓S1H sensor in box form
- ✓6K recording
- ✓Dual native ISO
- ✓Genlock & timecode
Cons
- –No screen
- –Requires external monitor
- –Box ergonomics only
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix BS1H or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for Lumix BS1H — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix BS1H and Lumix S5 II?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the Lumix BS1H and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix BS1H has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix BS1H or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix BS1H reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix BS1H and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix BS1H weighs 870 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 II is 130 g lighter.
Do the Lumix BS1H and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix BS1H: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix BS1H and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix BS1H: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix BS1H and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix BS1H the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix BS1H launched at $3,499 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix S5 II is $1,500 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.