Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
| Genre | Lumix GH6 | Lumix S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Travel | +3.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Street | — |
| Spec | Lumix GH6 | Lumix S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £2,399 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 739g body only | 740g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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