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Panasonic Lumix S5 vs Panasonic S5 II

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The S5 wins 3 of 6 scored specs (battery (cipa), weight); the S5 II wins 3 (burst, max video). The S5 is $201 cheaper.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa), weight.A compact full-frame body with strong video features and dual native ISO, suited to hybrid shooters and wedding videographers.
3 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, max video.
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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Panasonic Lumix S5132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9 mm · 714 g
  • Panasonic S5 II134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm · 740 g

Where they differ

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S5S5 II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,397BEST$1,598
CameraFits score7.28.3BEST
PHOTO
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.7 fps30 fpsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/16000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).PeoplePeople, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.4K6KBEST
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—22 ms · 4K full width, CineD
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:010-bit 4:2:2
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.NoneProRes RAW / Blackmagic RAW over HDMI (paid DMW-SFU2 upgrade)
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroFull-size
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.NoYes
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.440 shotsBEST370 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.714 gBEST740 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.2.36M-dot, 0.74×3.68M-dot, 0.78×
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.SD UHS-II + SD UHS-I2x SD UHS-II

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