Panasonic
Lumix GH6
MFT video powerhouse with 5.7K 60p and ProRes internal.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
Panasonic
Lumix S5
Compact affordable L-mount full-frame for hybrid shooters.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Lumix GH6 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH6
Wins
Lumix S5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH6 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 7 fps)
- ALumix GH6 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix GH6 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 100 fps)
- ALumix GH6 has higher RAW buffer depth (65 frames vs 24 frames)
- ALumix GH6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix GH6
138 × 100 × 100 mm
823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S5
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
Lumix GH6 is 6mm wider, 3mm taller, and 18mm thicker than Lumix S5.
Lumix GH6 is 109 g heavier than Lumix S5.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH6 · 82mm Lumix S5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix GH6
138 × 100 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix GH6
138 × 100 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5
133 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S5
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 GH6
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S5: 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 GH6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 100 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
65 frames vs 24 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.6, 97.1, 81.9
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
440 shots vs 360 shots — higher is better
Weight
714 g vs 823 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GH6
Pros
- ✓ProRes internal
- ✓5.7K 60p
- ✓No recording limit
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Autofocus limitations
- –Bulky for MFT
Lumix S5
Pros
- ✓Compact FF
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Good video
Cons
- –DFD AF only
- –Older now
- –24MP
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix GH6 or Lumix S5?
Lumix GH6 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix S5 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5?
Lumix GH6 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S5 is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix GH6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH6 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH6 or the Lumix S5?
Lumix GH6 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S5 reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5?
Lumix GH6 weighs 823 g and Lumix S5 weighs 714 g, so the Lumix S5 is 109 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 record 4K video?
Lumix GH6: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 weather sealed?
Lumix GH6: Yes. Lumix S5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH6 and 440 shots for the Lumix S5, giving the Lumix S5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH6 launched at $2,199 and Lumix S5 at $1,799. The Lumix S5 is $400 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.