Panasonic
Lumix GF10
Ultra-compact selfie-friendly MFT body with 4K and a flip-up screen for creators.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jan 2018
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 5 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix GF10
Wins
Lumix S5 II
4 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 AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- ALumix GF10 has lower Weight (270 g vs 740 g)
- 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 shareLumix GF10
107 × 65 × 33 mm
270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 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)
Lumix GF10 is 28mm narrower, 38mm shorter, and 57mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix GF10 is 470 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Lumix GF10 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix GF10
107 × 65 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.
Lumix GF10
107 × 33 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GF10
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.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GF10
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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 GF10
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 106.5, 64.8, 33
Weight
270 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 370 shots — higher 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
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
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.78 ×
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GF10
Pros
- ✓Very compact
- ✓4K video
- ✓Selfie flip screen
- ✓Affordable MFT
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No IBIS
- –16MP dated
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix GF10 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix GF10 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GF10 is 16 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GF10 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GF10 or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GF10 reaches 11 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GF10 weighs 270 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix GF10 is 470 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix GF10: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix GF10: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GF10 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix GF10 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GF10 launched at $549 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix GF10 is $1,450 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.