Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5D→Lumix Lumix S5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix S5D. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Lumix S5
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StabilisationImproved — 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
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 | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | -0.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.2 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.1 | ||
| Food | -0.2 | ||
| Macro | +0.9 | ||
| Architecture | -0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5D | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £495 used | £498 used | |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (dual native ISO) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | C4K/4K 30p full-frame 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p (APS-C), V-Log, HDMI RAW | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye/body/animal detection, 225-area | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (6.5 with Dual I.S. 2) | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 714g (with battery) | 714g (with battery and card) | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots, 0.74x, 120 fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
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