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Lumix GH5 IIvs S1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix GH5 II Lumix Lumix GH5 II (2021) Starting from £899 new Best for Video, vlogging, documentary View Lumix GH5 II
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Lumix S1 II Lumix S1 II (2025) Starting from £2200 new Best for Hybrid & Video View S1 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.

Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

Lumix GH5 II (2021)

  • Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
  • Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing

S1 II (2025)

  • Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
  • Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
  • Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
  • L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II

Quick take: The s1 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix GH5 II (2021)S1 II (2025)
Price £899 £2,200
Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.3MP 24.2MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Autofocus 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops
Burst Rate 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)
Battery Life 900 shots (CIPA) ~400 shots (CIPA)
Weight 727g (body only) 680g (body only)
Dimensions 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78×
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L-mount
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI
Genre Lumix GH5 IIS1 II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.5
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Street
7.0
7.0
Travel
8.0
7.5
Sports & Action
7.0
8.0
Wildlife
7.0
7.5
Landscape
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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