Upgrade Guide

Lumix S1 II→Lumix GH5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

S1 II

£2200

2025

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH5

£699 (-£1,501)

2017

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The GH5 offers little measurable spec improvement over the S1 II. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	S1 II	GH5
Price	£2,200	£699
Released	2025	2017	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)
Burst Rate	30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	↓
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~410 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	680g (body only)	725g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78×	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount	Leica L-mount	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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