Upgrade Guide
Lumix L10→Lumix Lumix S5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Lumix S5 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most L10 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Lumix S5
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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~470 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 | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.6 | ||
| Street | -1.4 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.5 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Food | +1.0 | ||
| Macro | +2.0 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.8 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | L10 | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,699 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2020 | ↓ |
| 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 | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 508g | 714g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Dual SD UHS-II |
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