Panasonic
Lumix GM5
Tiny Micro Four Thirds body with built-in EVF and interchangeable lenses.
$899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2014
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 10.7 years newer.
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Lumix GM5
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Lumix S1 II
1 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 Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 28 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 23)
- BLumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 7 frames)
- BLumix S1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 1,166,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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99 × 60 × 36 mm
211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix GM5 is 36mm narrower, 43mm shorter, and 56mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.
Lumix GM5 is 589 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm Lumix GM5 · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix GM5
99 × 60 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 GM5
99 × 36 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GM5
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 GM5
✓ 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 GM5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 98.5, 59.5, 36.1
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
211 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 28 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 23 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 7 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 1,166,000 — 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GM5
Pros
- ✓Ultra compact
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓MFT lens mount
Cons
- –No 4K
- –Small battery
- –No IBIS
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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Lumix GM5 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix GM5 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GM5 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GM5 is 16 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 GM5 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GM5 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GM5 or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GM5 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GM5 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GM5 weighs 211 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix GM5 is 589 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GM5 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix GM5: Full HD. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GM5 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix GM5: No. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 220 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GM5 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix S1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GM5 launched at $899 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix GM5 is $2,300 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.