Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5 IIX→Lumix Lumix GH6
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Lumix GH6 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Lumix S5 IIX owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Lumix GH6
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StabilisationImproved — 7.5-stop IBIS
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Burst rate14fps vs 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)
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Battery life560 shots (CIPA) vs ~370 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (25MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | Lumix GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -3.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 IIX | Lumix GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £1,199 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 14fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 740g body only | 739g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
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