Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH5→Lumix Lumix S1R

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

You own

Lumix

GH5

£699

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S1R

£2499 (+£1,800)

2019

✅

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 Lumix S1R

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GH5	Lumix S1R
Price	£699	£2,499
Released	2017	2019	↑
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	47.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	20MP	47MP	↑
Video	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording	4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection	DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)	5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	9fps continuous with AF/AE	↓
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	~360 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	725g (with battery and card)	898g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification	OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots	3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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