Upgrade Guide
Lumix S5 IIX→Lumix S1R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the S5 IIX. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the S1R
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Resolution47MP vs 24MP (+23MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | S5 IIX | S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.3 | ||
| Street | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.6 | ||
| Documentary | -1.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.6 | ||
| Casual | -1.6 | ||
| Food | -0.8 | ||
| Macro | -0.4 | ||
| Architecture | +0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S5 IIX | S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 740g (body only) | 898g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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