Panasonic
Lumix LX100 II
Premium fixed-zoom compact with multi-aspect Four Thirds sensor, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.
$999
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Lumix S5 II is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix LX100 II
Wins
Lumix S5 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 49)
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 33 frames)
- BLumix S5 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix LX100 II
115 × 66 × 64 mm
392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix LX100 II is 19mm narrower, 36mm shorter, and 26mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix LX100 II is 348 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 64mm Lumix LX100 II · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix LX100 II
115 × 66 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix LX100 II
115 × 64 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX100 II
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.
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 LX100 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115, 66.2, 64.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
392 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 9 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 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 33 frames — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower 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
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix LX100 II
Pros
- ✓Large Four Thirds sensor
- ✓Fast 24-75mm equivalent lens
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Compact controls
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No tilt screen
- –Not pocket-thin
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix LX100 II or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix LX100 II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix LX100 II is 17 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 LX100 II and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX100 II does not have IBIS, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX100 II or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix LX100 II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix LX100 II weighs 392 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix LX100 II is 348 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix LX100 II: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix LX100 II: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix LX100 II and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix S5 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX100 II launched at $999 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix LX100 II is $1,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
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