Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH5→Lumix S1 II

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

You own

Lumix

GH5

£699

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S1 II

£2200 (+£1,501)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH5. 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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Full spec comparison

Spec	GH5	S1 II
Price	£699	£2,200
Released	2017	2025	↑
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording	6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection	Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	~400 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	725g (with battery and card)	680g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78×
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Leica L-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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