Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5→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 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Lumix S5 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 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
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Battery life560 shots (CIPA) vs ~470 shots (CIPA)
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Generation2 years newer (2022 vs 2020)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (25MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 | Lumix GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | -3.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 | Lumix GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,199 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 14fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 739g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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