Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5→Lumix S5 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The S5 II improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Lumix S5 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the S5 II
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical vs 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
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Battery life740 shots (CIPA) vs ~470 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2023 vs 2020)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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 | S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.3 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.1 | ||
| Documentary | +1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.2 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | +1.8 | ||
| Casual | +1.0 | ||
| Food | +0.6 | ||
| Macro | +0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 | S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 | ↑ |
| 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/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 714g (with battery and card) | 740g (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 | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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