Panasonic
Lumix S5
Compact affordable L-mount full-frame for hybrid shooters.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
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 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S5
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 24 frames)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 7 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix S5 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 100 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has higher EVF resolution (3,680,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix S5
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix S5 is 2mm narrower, 5mm shorter, and 8mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix S5 is 26 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Lumix S5 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S5
133 × 97 mm
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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 S5
133 × 82 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 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 S5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.6, 97.1, 81.9
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Battery life (CIPA)
440 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
Weight
714 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
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
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 100 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,680,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher 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
Pros
- ✓Compact FF
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Good video
Cons
- –DFD AF only
- –Older now
- –24MP
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
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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 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 9.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix S5 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S5 and Lumix S5 II?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the Lumix S5 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S5 or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 reaches 7 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S5 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 weighs 714 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 is 26 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S5 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix S5: 4K up to 59.94p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix S5 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix S5: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S5 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix S5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S5 launched at $1,799 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix S5 is $200 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.