Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH4→Lumix Lumix S5

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

You own

Lumix

GH4

£349

2014

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S5

£1699 (+£1,350)

2020

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH4. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Lumix S5

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GH4	Lumix S5
Price	£349	£1,699
Released	2014	2020	↑
Sensor	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps	4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection	Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection
Stabilisation	None (no body IBIS)	6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)	↓
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	~470 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	560g (with battery and card)	714g (body, battery, card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Leica L-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II

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