Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix GH5 II→Lumix S1 II

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix GH5 II

£899

2021

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S1 II

£2200 (+£1,301)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Lumix GH5 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the S1 II

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Resolution

24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Burst rate

30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) vs 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)
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Generation

4 years newer (2025 vs 2021)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix GH5 II	S1 II
Price	£899	£2,200
Released	2021	2025	↑
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
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)	↑
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

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