Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Panasonic
Lumix S5D
Refreshed compact full-frame S5 with 24.2MP sensor, V-Log, 4K 60p, and 5.9K RAW output.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
Lumix S5D is 1.8 years newer.
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Lumix S5 II
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Lumix S5D
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Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 24 frames)
- ALumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 7 fps)
- ALumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- ALumix S5 II has higher EVF resolution (3,680,000 vs 2,360,000)
- ALumix S5 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (9 fps vs 7 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S5D
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
Lumix S5 II is 2mm wider, 5mm taller, and 8mm thicker than Lumix S5D.
Lumix S5 II is 26 g heavier than Lumix S5D.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix S5 II · 82mm Lumix S5D
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5D
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5D
133 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5 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 S5 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 24 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,680,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Car, Motorcycle
Burst (mechanical)
9 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.74 × — 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 370 shots — higher is better
Weight
714 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
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 S5 II or Lumix S5D?
Lumix S5 II scores 9.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S5D — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S5 II and Lumix S5D?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the Lumix S5 II and Lumix S5D have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5D has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S5 II or the Lumix S5D?
Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix S5D reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S5 II and Lumix S5D?
Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g and Lumix S5D weighs 714 g, so the Lumix S5D is 26 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S5 II and Lumix S5D record 4K video?
Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5D: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix S5 II and Lumix S5D weather sealed?
Lumix S5 II: Yes. Lumix S5D: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S5 II and 470 shots for the Lumix S5D, giving the Lumix S5D the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S5 II launched at $1,999 and Lumix S5D at $1,399. The Lumix S5D is $600 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.