Upgrade Guide
Lumix L10→Lumix S5 IIX
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the L10. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the S5 IIX
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~370 shots (CIPA) vs 300 shots (CIPA, estimated)
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 | L10 | S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.9 | ||
| Street | -0.8 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.6 | ||
| Documentary | +1.7 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +1.6 | ||
| Macro | +2.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.8 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | L10 | S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,399 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | |
| Autofocus | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 508g | 740g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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