Upgrade Guide
Lumix S1 II→Lumix S5 IIX
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The 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
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | S1 II | S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.4 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | -0.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.1 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.9 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | -0.4 | ||
| Macro | -0.4 | ||
| Architecture | -0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S1 II | S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,899 | £1,599 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 70fps electronic | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card) | 740g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | L-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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