Panasonic
Lumix S5 IIX
Video-first full-frame body with internal ProRes and phase-detect AF.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Sony
Alpha 7C II
Compact 33MP full-frame with AI AF, 4K 60p, and travel-friendly body.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Alpha 7C II is 5 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix S5 IIX
Wins
Alpha 7C II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S5 IIX has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 44 frames)
- ALumix S5 IIX has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 240 Mbps)
- ALumix S5 IIX has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- ALumix S5 IIX has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- ALumix S5 IIX has higher EVF resolution (3,680,000 vs 2,359,296)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix S5 IIX
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7C II
124 × 71 × 63 mm
514 g (1.13 lb / 18.13 oz)
Lumix S5 IIX is 10mm wider, 31mm taller, and 27mm thicker than Alpha 7C II.
Lumix S5 IIX is 226 g heavier than Alpha 7C II.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix S5 IIX · 63mm Alpha 7C II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S5 IIX
134 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7C II
124 × 71 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S5 IIX
134 × 90 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7C II
124 × 63 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5 IIX
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Alpha 7C II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix S5 IIX: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7C II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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 IIX
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II, USB-SSD
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 44 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 240 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 71.1, 63.4
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
AA filter
Only Alpha 7C II supports it
Weight
514 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
530 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓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 S5 IIX
Pros
- ✓Internal Apple ProRes 422 HQ recording
- ✓First Lumix with phase-detect AF
- ✓6K open gate video (3:2 full-sensor)
- ✓4K 120p slow-motion
Cons
- –24.2MP limits still resolution vs. A7 IV
- –AF still trails Canon/Sony in tracking speed
- –Large body for 24MP
Alpha 7C II
Pros
- ✓Compact full-frame
- ✓33MP sensor
- ✓AI subject recognition
- ✓4K 60p
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Micro HDMI
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 video, Lumix S5 IIX or Alpha 7C II?
Lumix S5 IIX scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 7C II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S5 IIX and Alpha 7C II?
Lumix S5 IIX is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7C II is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7C II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S5 IIX and Alpha 7C II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S5 IIX has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7C II has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S5 IIX or the Alpha 7C II?
Lumix S5 IIX reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7C II reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S5 IIX and Alpha 7C II?
Lumix S5 IIX weighs 740 g and Alpha 7C II weighs 514 g, so the Alpha 7C II is 226 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S5 IIX and Alpha 7C II record 4K video?
Lumix S5 IIX: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7C II: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Lumix S5 IIX and Alpha 7C II weather sealed?
Lumix S5 IIX: Yes. Alpha 7C II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S5 IIX and 530 shots for the Alpha 7C II, giving the Alpha 7C II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $2,199.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.