Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5D→Lumix S5 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Lumix S5D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the S5 II
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical vs 7fps (5fps with continuous AF)
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Battery life740 shots (CIPA) vs ~430 shots (CIPA)
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 S5D | S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.1 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.2 | ||
| Documentary | +1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.0 | ||
| Casual | +0.9 | ||
| Food | +0.4 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5D | S5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £495 used | £1,399 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (dual native ISO) | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | C4K/4K 30p full-frame 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p (APS-C), V-Log, HDMI RAW | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye/body/animal detection, 225-area | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (6.5 with Dual I.S. 2) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 714g (with battery) | 740g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots, 0.74x, 120 fps | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica L | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
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