Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S5→Lumix GH5

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S5

£1699

2020

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH5

£699 (-£1,000)

2017

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix S5. 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 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S5	GH5
Price	£1,699	£699
Released	2020	2017	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording
Autofocus	Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation	6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)
Burst Rate	7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	↑
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	~410 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	714g (body, battery, card)	725g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount	Leica L-mount	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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