Panasonic
Lumix GH5S
Low-light video-focused GH body with 10.2MP multi-aspect sensor, dual native ISO, and C4K 60p.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2018
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
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH5S
Wins
Lumix S1 II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- 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 80 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix GH5S
139 × 98 × 87 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix GH5S is 4mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Lumix S1 II but it is also 4mm wider.
Lumix GH5S is 140 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm Lumix GH5S · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix GH5S
139 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix GH5S
139 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH5S
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 GH5S
✓ 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 GH5S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 98.1, 87.4
Battery life (CIPA)
440 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Weight
660 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher 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 80 frames — higher is better
Resolution
24.1 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GH5S
Pros
- ✓Dual Native ISO
- ✓C4K 60p
- ✓Excellent low light for MFT
- ✓Timecode support
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –10MP stills limit
- –Older AF
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
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 GH5S or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix GH5S — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH5S and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GH5S is 10.2 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 GH5S and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH5S does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH5S or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GH5S reaches 12 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH5S and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GH5S weighs 660 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix GH5S is 140 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH5S and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix GH5S: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GH5S and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix GH5S: Yes. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH5S and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix GH5S the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH5S launched at $2,499 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix GH5S is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.