Upgrade Guide

Lumix S1IIE→Lumix S5 IIX

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

You own

Lumix

S1IIE

£1899

2025

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S5 IIX

£2399 (+£500)

2023

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The S5 IIX offers little measurable spec improvement over the S1IIE. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	S1IIE	S5 IIX
Price	£1,899	£2,399
Released	2025	2023	↓
Sensor	24MP full-frame BSI CMOS	24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↑
Video	Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 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	5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	30fps electronic	9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)	↓
Battery Life	380 shots (CIPA, LCD)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	795g (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 (UHS-II)	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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