Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH5→Lumix Lumix S5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 S5
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
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Generation3 years newer (2020 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH5 | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | -3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH5 | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,699 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 725g (with battery and card) | 714g (body, battery, card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
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