Panasonic
Lumix GH5
Landmark Micro Four Thirds video camera with internal 4K 60p, 10-bit options, IBIS, and dual card slots.
$1,999
Released Jan 2017
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Released May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 8.3 years newer.
Wins
Lumix GH5
Wins
Lumix S1 II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 12 fps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BLumix S1 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix GH5
139 × 98 × 87 mm
725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz)
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix GH5 is 4mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Lumix S1 II but it is also 4mm wider.
Lumix GH5 is 75 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm Lumix GH5 · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH5
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1 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 GH5
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S1 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 GH5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 98.1, 87.4
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
410 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Weight
725 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — 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 — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GH5
Pros
- ✓4K 60p video
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II slots
- ✓Strong IBIS
- ✓Rugged body
Cons
- –Older contrast AF
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by GH6/GH7
Lumix S1 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix GH5 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix GH5 — 70fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH5 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GH5 is 20.3 MP and Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP, so the Lumix S1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH5 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH5 or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GH5 reaches 12 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH5 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GH5 weighs 725 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix GH5 is 75 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH5 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix GH5: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GH5 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix GH5: Yes. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 410 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH5 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix GH5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH5 launched at $1,999 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix GH5 is $1,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.