Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5 II→Lumix Lumix S1R
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 S1R
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Resolution47MP vs 24MP (+23MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | Lumix S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 II | Lumix S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 740g body only | 898g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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