Upgrade Guide
Lumix S1IIE→Lumix S5 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the S1IIE. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the S5 II
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Battery life740 shots (CIPA) vs 380 shots (CIPA, LCD)
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 | S1IIE | S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.4 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.3 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.2 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.3 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | -0.4 | ||
| Macro | -0.4 | ||
| Architecture | -0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S1IIE | S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,899 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA, LCD) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 795g (with battery and card) | 740g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | L-mount | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II |
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