Panasonic
Lumix GH6
MFT video powerhouse with 5.7K 60p and ProRes internal.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
Panasonic
Lumix S5 IIX
Video-first full-frame body with internal ProRes and phase-detect AF.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Lumix S5 IIX is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH6
Wins
Lumix S5 IIX
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 IIX has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 65 frames)
- ALumix GH6 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- BLumix S5 IIX has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 315)
- ALumix GH6 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 800 Mbps)
- BLumix S5 IIX has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix GH6
138 × 100 × 100 mm
823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)
Lumix S5 IIX
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix GH6 is 2mm shorter than Lumix S5 IIX but it is also 4mm wider and 10mm thicker.
Lumix GH6 is 83 g heavier than Lumix S5 IIX.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH6 · 90mm Lumix S5 IIX
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S5 IIX
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 IIX: 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
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 800 Mbps — 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
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 IIX
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 Apple ProRes 422, MOV, MP4
Subject recognition
Adds Car, Motorcycle
Card types
Adds USB-SSD
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 — Both support in-body stabilization
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 IIX
Pros
- ✓Internal Apple ProRes 422 HQ recording
- ✓First Lumix with phase-detect AF
- ✓6K open gate video (3:2 full-sensor)
- ✓4K 120p slow-motion
Cons
- –24.2MP limits still resolution vs. A7 IV
- –AF still trails Canon/Sony in tracking speed
- –Large body for 24MP
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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 IIX?
Lumix S5 IIX 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 IIX?
Lumix GH6 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S5 IIX is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix GH6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 IIX have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH6 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S5 IIX has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH6 or the Lumix S5 IIX?
Lumix GH6 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S5 IIX reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 IIX?
Lumix GH6 weighs 823 g and Lumix S5 IIX weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 IIX is 83 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 IIX record 4K video?
Lumix GH6: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5 IIX: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S5 IIX weather sealed?
Lumix GH6: Yes. Lumix S5 IIX: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH6 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 IIX, giving the Lumix S5 IIX the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $2,199.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.