Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix GH5 II→Lumix Lumix S5

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix GH5 II

£899

2021

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S5

£1699 (+£800)

2020

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Worthwhile

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

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix GH5 II	Lumix S5
Price	£899	£1,699
Released	2021	2020	↓
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 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion
Autofocus	225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology	Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops	6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)	7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)	↓
Battery Life	900 shots (CIPA)	~470 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	727g (body only)	714g (body, battery, card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Leica L-mount
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II

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