Upgrade Guide
Lumix S1→Lumix S5 IIX
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the S1. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the S5 IIX
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Generation4 years newer (2023 vs 2019)
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 | S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.6 | ||
| Street | +1.5 | ||
| Travel | +1.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.1 | ||
| Documentary | +1.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +0.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.7 | ||
| Casual | +1.6 | ||
| Food | +1.2 | ||
| Macro | +0.8 | ||
| Architecture | +0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S1 | S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £610 used | £1,599 | |
| 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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