Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5IIX
In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5IIX, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $2,499 USD / £2,399 GBP (Prices at launch) and Approx. $2,199 / £2,299.
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5IIX |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | May, 2025 | July, 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 134.3× 102.3× 91.7 mm | 134.3 x 102.3 x 90.1 mm |
| Weight | 795g (with battery and card) / 712g (body only) | Approx. 740g (with battery and SD card); 658g (body only) |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather sealing | Yes Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C | Yes (Dust and splash resistant; magnesium alloy die-cast frame) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Full-frame BSI CMOS | CMOS with AR (Anti-Reflection) coating |
| Size | 35.8× 23.8 mm | Full-frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2 Megapixels / 96MP Handheld High-Res Mode | 24.2 Megapixels (Effective) / 25.28 Megapixels (Total) |
| ISO range | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800); Dual Native ISO | 100-51,200 (Extended: 50–204,800); Dual Native ISO |
| Stabilization | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) | 5-axis Sensor-Shift (up to 5.0 stops; 6.5 stops with Dual I.S. 2) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) | 3.0-inch Free-angle (fully articulated) Touch LCD; 1.84M dots |
| Viewfinder | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, 120fps refresh rate | OLED Live View Finder; 3.68M dots; 0.78x magnification |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 779 points | 779 points |
| AF System | Phase Hybrid AF with AI-driven subject detection | Phase Hybrid AF (Phase Detection + Contrast Detection) |
| Eye AF | Yes (Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle, and Urban Sports recognition) | Yes (Human/Animal/Face/Eye/Body detection) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (Mechanical); 30 fps (Electronic, with SH/SH Pre-Burst) | 30 fps (Electronic Shutter); 9 fps (Mechanical Shutter) |
| Formats | JPEG (Exif 3.0), RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit) | RAW (14-bit), JPEG; 96MP High-Resolution Mode (JPEG/RAW) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 6K Open Gate (3:2) at 30p; 4K at 60p (APS-C crop); 1080p at 120p | 6K (3:2) up to 30p; 4K/C4K up to 60p |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Supports Apple ProRes 422 HQ | 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (via DMW-XLR2 adapter) | 3.5mm Mic jack / 3.5mm Headphone jack |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A); Support for RAW video output | Full-size HDMI (Type A); supports RAW video output |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | Dual slots |
| Type | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C | SD/SDHC/SDXC (Both slots UHS-II compatible); supports USB-SSD recording |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) | Version 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C); Full-size HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) | DMW-BLK22 (Lithium-ion, 2200mAh) |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 380 shots (LCD) / 340 shots (EVF) | Approx. 370 shots (LCD/LVF) |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap. | Camera body, Body cap, Hot shoe cover, Battery grip connector cover, Shoulder strap, Battery pack, AC adapter, USB connection cable (C-C) |
| Price | $2,499 USD / £2,399 GBP (Prices at launch) | Approx. $2,199 / £2,299 |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-S1 IIE - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S5IIX - Full Specifications |