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-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
Lumix S5 II is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S5 II
Wins
E2-S6
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- ALumix S5 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 500)
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 30 fps)
- ALumix S5 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BE2-S6 has higher 4K max frame rate (100 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-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
Lumix S5 II is 32mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 43mm wider and 3mm taller.
Lumix S5 II is 350 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix S5 II · 122mm E2-S6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
E2-S6
91 × 99 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-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix S5 II: mount data unavailable
E2-S6
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 500 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Burst (electronic)
100 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW
4K max frame rate
100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
300 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
26 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
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-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
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 landscape, Lumix S5 II or E2-S6?
Lumix S5 II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for E2-S6 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S5 II and E2-S6?
Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the E2-S6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S5 II and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S5 II or the E2-S6?
Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S5 II and E2-S6?
Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the Lumix S5 II is 350 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S5 II and E2-S6 record 4K video?
Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the Lumix S5 II and E2-S6 weather sealed?
Lumix S5 II: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S5 II launched at $1,999 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $4 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.