Panasonic
Lumix GM5
Tiny Micro Four Thirds body with built-in EVF and interchangeable lenses.
$899
Released Sep 2014
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Released Jan 2023
Lumix S5 II is 8.3 years newer.
Wins
Lumix GM5
Wins
Lumix S5 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 23)
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 7 frames)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 28 Mbps)
- ALumix GM5 has lower Weight (211 g vs 740 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix GM5
99 × 60 × 36 mm
211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix GM5 is 36mm narrower, 43mm shorter, and 54mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix GM5 is 529 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm Lumix GM5 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GM5
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 GM5
✓ 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 GM5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 98.5, 59.5, 36.1
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
211 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
779 vs 23 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 7 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 28 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,680,000 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 S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Lumix GM5 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix GM5 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GM5 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GM5 is 16 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GM5 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GM5 does not have IBIS, while lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GM5 or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GM5 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GM5 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GM5 weighs 211 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix GM5 is 529 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GM5 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix GM5: Full HD. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GM5 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix GM5: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 220 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GM5 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix S5 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GM5 launched at $899 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix GM5 is $1,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.