Panasonic
Lumix GX85
Compact MFT rangefinder body with 16MP sensor, 5-axis stabilization, and 4K Photo features.
$799
Released Apr 2016
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 6.8 years newer.
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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 13 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 GX85
122 × 71 × 44 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix GX85 is 12mm narrower, 32mm shorter, and 46mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix GX85 is 314 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Lumix GX85 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GX85
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 GX85
✓ 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 GX85
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 70.6, 43.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
426 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 13 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GX85
Pros
- ✓Compact body
- ✓IBIS
- ✓4K video
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –16MP sensor
- –No weather sealing
- –Older AF
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix GX85 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix GX85 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GX85 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 GX85 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GX85 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GX85 or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GX85 reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GX85 weighs 426 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix GX85 is 314 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix GX85: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix GX85: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GX85 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix S5 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GX85 launched at $799 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix GX85 is $1,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.