Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5 II→Lumix Lumix GH6
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix S5 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Lumix GH6
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StabilisationImproved — 7.5-stop IBIS
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (25MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | Lumix GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Documentary | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 II | Lumix GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,199 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 14fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 740g body only | 739g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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