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 S5D
Refreshed compact full-frame S5 with 24.2MP sensor, V-Log, 4K 60p, and 5.9K RAW output.
$1,399
Released Oct 2024
Lumix S1 II is 7 months newer.
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TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 7 fps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 24 frames)
- ALumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- ALumix S1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
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 S5D
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
Lumix S1 II is 2mm wider, 5mm taller, and 10mm thicker than Lumix S5D.
Lumix S1 II is 86 g heavier than Lumix S5D.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 II · 82mm Lumix S5D
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lumix S5D
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 24 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — 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
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5D
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.6, 97.1, 81.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
470 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Weight
714 g vs 800 g — lower 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 frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 S5D
Pros
- ✓Compact full-frame body
- ✓V-Log included
- ✓5.9K RAW HDMI output
- ✓Dual SD slots
Cons
- –Contrast AF era
- –4K 60p crop
- –Older body design
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix S1 II or Lumix S5D?
Lumix S1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix S5D — 70fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5D?
Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP and Lumix S5D is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S5D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5D have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S5D has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1 II or the Lumix S5D?
Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic. Lumix S5D reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5D?
Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g and Lumix S5D weighs 714 g, so the Lumix S5D is 86 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5D record 4K video?
Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5D: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S5D weather sealed?
Lumix S1 II: Yes. Lumix S5D: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1 II and 470 shots for the Lumix S5D, giving the Lumix S5D the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1 II launched at $3,199 and Lumix S5D at $1,399. The Lumix S5D is $1,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.