Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5 II→Lumix Lumix S5 IIX
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Lumix S5 IIX offers little measurable spec improvement over the Lumix S5 II. Spend the money on glass instead.
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | Lumix S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 II | Lumix S5 IIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £2,399 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 740g body only | 740g body only | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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