Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S5 IIX→Lumix GH5

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S5 IIX

£2399

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH5

£699 (-£1,700)

2017

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix S5 IIX. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the GH5

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Burst rate

12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) vs 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S5 IIX	GH5
Price	£2,399	£699
Released	2023	2017	↓
Sensor	24.2MP full-frame CMOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording
Autofocus	Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)
Burst Rate	9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	↑
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	~410 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	740g body only	725g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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