Upgrade Guide
Lumix FZ82D→Lumix S5 IIX
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the FZ82D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the S5 IIX
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Resolution24MP vs 18MP (+6MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | FZ82D | S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.7 | ||
| Street | +1.7 | ||
| Travel | +1.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | +4.8 | ||
| Documentary | +3.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.0 | ||
| Landscape | +3.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.4 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +3.4 | ||
| Macro | +3.5 | ||
| Architecture | +3.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +5.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FZ82D | S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £2,399 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 596g (with battery and card) | 740g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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