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
Released May 2025
Panasonic
Lumix S5 IIX
Video-first full-frame body with internal ProRes and phase-detect AF.
$2,199
Released May 2023
Lumix S1 II is 2 years newer.
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Lumix S1 II
Wins
Lumix S5 IIX
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TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 800 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
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix S5 IIX
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix S1 II is 2mm thicker than Lumix S5 IIX.
Lumix S1 II is 60 g heavier than Lumix S5 IIX.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 II · 90mm Lumix S5 IIX
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lumix S5 IIX
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 800 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.8
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 IIX
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 90.1
Card types
Adds USB-SSD
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422
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 IIX
Pros
- ✓Internal Apple ProRes 422 HQ recording
- ✓First Lumix with phase-detect AF
- ✓6K open gate video (3:2 full-sensor)
- ✓4K 120p slow-motion
Cons
- –24.2MP limits still resolution vs. A7 IV
- –AF still trails Canon/Sony in tracking speed
- –Large body for 24MP
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic Lumix S1 II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Lumix S1 II or Lumix S5 IIX?
Lumix S5 IIX 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 IIX?
Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP and Lumix S5 IIX is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S5 IIX captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5 IIX have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S5 IIX has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1 II or the Lumix S5 IIX?
Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic. Lumix S5 IIX reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5 IIX?
Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g and Lumix S5 IIX weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 IIX is 60 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5 IIX record 4K video?
Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5 IIX: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5 IIX weather sealed?
Lumix S1 II: Yes. Lumix S5 IIX: 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 IIX, giving the Lumix S5 IIX the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1 II launched at $3,199 and Lumix S5 IIX at $2,199. The Lumix S5 IIX is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.