Panasonic
Lumix S5
Compact affordable L-mount full-frame for hybrid shooters.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S5
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 24 frames)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 7 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 225)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 24.2 MP)
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
for scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Lumix S5 is 4mm narrower and 1mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
Lumix S5 is 29 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Lumix S5 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S5
133 × 97 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S5
133 × 82 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix S5: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 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
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.6, 97.1, 81.9
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Weight
714 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 24 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 225 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic Lumix S5
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix S5 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix S5 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S5 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix S5 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S5 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S5 or the Alpha 1 II?
Lumix S5 reaches 7 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S5 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix S5 weighs 714 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Lumix S5 is 29 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S5 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Lumix S5: 4K up to 59.94p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix S5 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Lumix S5: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S5 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S5 launched at $1,799 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Lumix S5 is $4,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.