Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5→Lumix S1 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 S1 II
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Burst rate30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) vs 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
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Generation5 years newer (2025 vs 2020)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 | S1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wildlife | +3.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 | S1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £2,200 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 680g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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