Upgrade Guide

Lumix G85→Lumix Lumix S5 IIX

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

G85

£350

2016

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S5 IIX

£2399 (+£2,049)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the G85. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Lumix S5 IIX

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Full spec comparison

Spec	G85	Lumix S5 IIX
Price	£350	£2,399
Released	2016	2023	↑
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter)	24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/60p	6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology	Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)	5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	9fps	9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	426g (body only)	740g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification	OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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