Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH5S→Lumix GH5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GH5S. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GH5
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Resolution20MP vs 10MP (+10MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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 | GH5S | GH5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.6 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | +0.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.9 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | +0.9 | ||
| Macro | +1.0 | ||
| Architecture | +1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH5S | GH5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 used | £352 used | |
| Released | 2018 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 10.2MP Micro Four Thirds multi-aspect (dual native ISO) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 10MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | C4K/4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 400 Mbps All-Intra, V-Log L, VFR to 240 fps | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 225-area, AF down to -5 EV | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens O.I.S. / electronic) | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (7fps with continuous AF) | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 646g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 3.68M dots, 0.76x | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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