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
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Lumix S1 II is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S1 II
Wins
Lumix S5 II
9 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 30 fps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 5 stops)
- ALumix S1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,680,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 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 S1 II is 2mm thicker than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix S1 II is 60 g heavier than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 II · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 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 S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
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 S1 II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix S1 II supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 90.1
Weight
740 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
370 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 779
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Lumix S1 II or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S1 II — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S1 II is 24.1 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 S1 II and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1 II or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 II is 60 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix S1 II: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1 II and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix S5 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1 II launched at $3,199 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix S5 II is $1,200 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.