Panasonic
Lumix GH6
MFT video powerhouse with 5.7K 60p and ProRes internal.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
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 10 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH6
Wins
Lumix S5 II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH6 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 65 frames)
- ALumix GH6 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 315)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
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 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix GH6 is 2mm shorter than Lumix S5 II but it is also 4mm wider and 10mm thicker.
Lumix GH6 is 83 g heavier than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH6 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
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 II
134 × 102 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 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH6
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 GH6
✓ 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 GH6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix GH6 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 180 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 65 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 315 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Subject recognition
Adds Car, Motorcycle
Weight
740 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 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 portraits, Lumix GH6 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix GH6 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GH6 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix GH6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH6 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH6 or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GH6 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GH6 weighs 823 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 II is 83 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix GH6: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix GH6: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH6 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix S5 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH6 launched at $2,199 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix S5 II is $200 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.