Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH7→Lumix S5 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GH7. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the S5 II
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life740 shots (CIPA) vs ~370 shots (CIPA)
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 | GH7 | S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.9 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.6 | ||
| Food | +0.6 | ||
| Macro | +0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH7 | S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,399 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 740g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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