Panasonic
Lumix GX8
Weather-sealed rangefinder-style MFT body with 20MP sensor, tilting EVF, and 4K video.
$1,199
Released Jul 2015
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 7.5 years newer.
Wins
Lumix GX8
Wins
Lumix S5 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 30 frames)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix GX8
133 × 78 × 63 mm
487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix GX8 is 1mm narrower, 24mm shorter, and 27mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix GX8 is 253 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Lumix GX8 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GX8
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 GX8
✓ 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 GX8
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 133.2, 77.9, 63.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
487 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 30 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GX8
Pros
- ✓20MP MFT sensor
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Tilting EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Large for GX line
- –Older stabilization
- –Superseded
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 landscape, Lumix GX8 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 7.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix GX8 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GX8 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GX8 is 20.3 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 GX8 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GX8 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GX8 or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GX8 reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GX8 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GX8 weighs 487 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix GX8 is 253 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GX8 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix GX8: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GX8 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix GX8: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GX8 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix S5 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GX8 launched at $1,199 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix GX8 is $800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.