Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH5 II→Lumix Lumix S5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GH5 II. 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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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
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 | GH5 II | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.2 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.0 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.2 | ||
| Landscape | +1.8 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.3 | ||
| Food | +0.7 | ||
| Macro | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | +1.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH5 II | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,699 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 727g (with battery and card) | 714g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II |
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