Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5→Lumix Lumix S1R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 Lumix S1R
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Resolution47MP vs 24MP (+23MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 | Lumix S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | -3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 | Lumix S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 898g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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