Panasonic
Lumix S1R
47MP L-mount resolution body for detail work.
$3,699
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
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 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S1R
Wins
Lumix S5 II
9 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 40 frames)
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 9 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix S1R has higher Resolution (47.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix S1R
149 × 110 × 97 mm
1020 g (2.25 lb / 35.98 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix S1R is 15mm wider, 8mm taller, and 7mm thicker than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix S1R is 280 g heavier than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 97mm Lumix S1R · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S1R
149 × 110 mm
Credit card
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 S1R
149 × 97 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1R
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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 S1R
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.9, 110, 96.7
Card types
Adds XQD
Resolution
47.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 40 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV
Subject recognition
Adds Car, Motorcycle
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 9 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix S1R
Pros
- ✓47MP
- ✓High detail
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Contrast AF era
- –Heavy
- –Superseded
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 sports, Lumix S1R or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 9.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S1R — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1R and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S1R is 47.3 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S1R captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S1R and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1R has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1R or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S1R reaches 9 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1R and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S1R weighs 1020 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 II is 280 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1R and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix S1R: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix S1R and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix S1R: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1R and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix S1R the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1R launched at $3,699 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix S5 II is $1,700 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.