Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH6→Lumix S5 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The S5 II improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most GH6 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the 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
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | GH6 | S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.2 | ||
| Street | +1.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.2 | ||
| Documentary | +1.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.3 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.9 | ||
| Food | +1.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.7 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH6 | S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £1,399 | |
| 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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