Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S5→Lumix GH7

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S5

£1699

2020

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH7

£1700 (+£1)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Lumix S5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GH7

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Burst rate

75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) vs 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
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Generation

4 years newer (2024 vs 2020)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S5	GH7
Price	£1,699	£1,700
Released	2020	2024	↑
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS	25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution	24MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion	5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI
Autofocus	Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection	Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate	7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)	75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	714g (body, battery, card)	535g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Leica L-mount	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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