Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix GH5 II→Lumix Lumix S1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix GH5 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Lumix S1
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | Lumix S1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | -3.0 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix GH5 II | Lumix S1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 898g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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