Upgrade Guide
Lumix S1 II→Lumix Lumix S5 IIX
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Lumix S5 IIX offers little measurable spec improvement over the S1 II. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | S1 II | Lumix S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Street | -3.0 | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S1 II | Lumix S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,200 | £2,399 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 680g (body only) | 740g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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