Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5→Lumix S1R 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 S1R II
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Resolution44MP vs 24MP (+20MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2
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Burst rate40fps electronic vs 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
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Generation5 years newer (2025 vs 2020)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Lumix S5 | S1R II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.9 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.6 | ||
| Documentary | +1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.2 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +1.4 | ||
| Macro | +1.0 | ||
| Architecture | +1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 | S1R II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £2,699 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 44MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 714g (with battery and card) | 820g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
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