Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix GH6→Lumix Lumix S5 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Lumix GH6. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Lumix S5 II
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical vs 14fps
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Battery life740 shots (CIPA) vs 560 shots (CIPA)
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Generation1 year newer (2023 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH6 | Lumix S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Travel | +3.0 | ||
| Portrait | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix GH6 | Lumix S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 739g body only | 740g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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