Panasonic
Lumix S1R II
High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
Panasonic
Lumix S5
Compact affordable L-mount full-frame for hybrid shooters.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Lumix S1R II is 4.5 years newer.
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Lumix S1R II
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Lumix S5
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Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix S1R II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 7 fps)
- ALumix S1R II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- ALumix S1R II has higher RAW buffer depth (70 frames vs 24 frames)
- ALumix S1R II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix S1R II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S5
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
Lumix S1R II is 2mm wider, 5mm taller, and 10mm thicker than Lumix S5.
Lumix S1R II is 81 g heavier than Lumix S5.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1R II · 82mm Lumix S5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S1R II
134 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S1R II
134 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5
133 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1R II
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
Lumix S5
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 S1R II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV…
RAW buffer depth
70 frames vs 24 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.6, 97.1, 81.9
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Battery life (CIPA)
440 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Weight
714 g vs 795 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix S1R II
Pros
- ✓44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓8K video
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓CFexpress plus SD workflow
Cons
- –Large high-res files
- –Premium price
- –L-mount lens size
Lumix S5
Pros
- ✓Compact FF
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Good video
Cons
- –DFD AF only
- –Older now
- –24MP
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix S1R II or Lumix S5?
Lumix S1R II scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix S5 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1R II and Lumix S5?
Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP and Lumix S5 is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S1R II and Lumix S5 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1R II or the Lumix S5?
Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S5 reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1R II and Lumix S5?
Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g and Lumix S5 weighs 714 g, so the Lumix S5 is 81 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1R II and Lumix S5 record 4K video?
Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Lumix S1R II and Lumix S5 weather sealed?
Lumix S1R II: Yes. Lumix S5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1R II and 440 shots for the Lumix S5, giving the Lumix S5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1R II launched at $3,299 and Lumix S5 at $1,799. The Lumix S5 is $1,500 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.