Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S5 IIX→Lumix G85

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

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Lumix S5 IIX

£2399

2023

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G85

£350 (-£2,049)

2016

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The G85 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Lumix S5 IIX. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S5 IIX	G85
Price	£2,399	£350
Released	2023	2016	↓
Sensor	24.2MP full-frame CMOS	16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter)
Resolution	24MP	16MP	↓
Video	6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition	Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate	9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)	9fps
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	~330 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	740g body only	426g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-I slot

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