Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
E2-M4 is 5 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix S5 II
Wins
E2-M4
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- ALumix S5 II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 10.28 MP)
- ALumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- BE2-M4 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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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E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
Lumix S5 II is 43mm wider, 36mm taller, and 18mm thicker than E2-M4.
Lumix S5 II is 370 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix S5 II · 72mm E2-M4
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
E2-M4
91 × 66 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
E2-M4
91 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix S5 II: mount data unavailable
E2-M4
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, MOV…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,680,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
AA filter
Only E2-M4 supports it
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only E2-M4 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Weight
370 g vs 740 g — lower is better
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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic Lumix S5 II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Lumix S5 II or E2-M4?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for E2-M4 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S5 II and E2-M4?
Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the Lumix S5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S5 II and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S5 II or the E2-M4?
Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S5 II and E2-M4?
Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 370 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S5 II and E2-M4 record 4K video?
Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix S5 II and E2-M4 weather sealed?
Lumix S5 II: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S5 II and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S5 II launched at $1,999 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Z CAM press materials.