Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5D→Lumix FZ72
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The FZ72 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Lumix S5D. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 S5D | FZ72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.7 | ||
| Street | -1.6 | ||
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -4.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -4.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.6 | ||
| Landscape | -4.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.1 | ||
| Casual | -2.0 | ||
| Food | -4.3 | ||
| Macro | -4.6 | ||
| Architecture | -4.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -4.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5D | FZ72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £495 used | £51 used | |
| Released | 2024 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (dual native ISO) | 16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | C4K/4K 30p full-frame 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p (APS-C), V-Log, HDMI RAW | Full HD 1080i/50 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye/body/animal detection, 225-area | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (6.5 with Dual I.S. 2) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 9fps (5fps with continuous AF) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 714g (with battery) | 606g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots, 0.74x, 120 fps | Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Leica L | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD slot |
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