Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S1→Lumix Lumix S5 IIX

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S1

£1499

2019

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S5 IIX

£2399 (+£900)

2023

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix S1. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Lumix S5 IIX

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S1	Lumix S5 IIX
Price	£1,499	£2,399
Released	2019	2023	↑
Sensor	24.2MP full-frame CMOS	24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)	6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support
Autofocus	DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals	Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 6 stops	5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	9fps continuous with AF/AE	9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	898g body only	740g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available	OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×
Screen	3.2" touchscreen, tilting	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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