March 28, 2026

S1II vs S5II vs S9 — Do I Upgrade or Stick With What I Have?

S1II vs S5II vs S9 — Do I Upgrade or Stick With What I Have?

Panasonic sent me their new S1II to spend some time with and see what I really think of it. The problem? I already own the S5II and the S9 — and they’re both very good. In this video I break down: • My first impressions of the S1II • How it compares to the S5II and S9 in real use • What’s genuinely better — and what isn’t • Who the S1II actually makes sense for • And whether I’d personally upgrade… or stick with what I’ve got No hype, no spec-sheet worship — just real-world thoughts from someone already deep in the Panasonic ecosystem. If you’re wondering whether the S1II is a must-upgrade or a nice-to-have, this one’s for you. We’re now a proud Boxo Tools affiliate! Support our channel by clicking the link below — we get a small kickback from every purchase. Why Boxo Tools? Incredible quality tool solutions—from hand tools to workshop setups and toolboxes Designed in California, expertly manufactured in Taiwan, with a limited lifetime warranty Locally available in New Zealand with fast nationwide shipping Whether you’re building your workshop or getting ready for your next ride, Boxo has you covered. Shop here: https://boxotools.co.nz?sca_ref=9416942.RnRouCyoDJHA2 We're stoked to partner with AdventureGuide. Use our link https://www.adventureguide.co.nz/?aff=65179aa7 to check out their website and app when riding the road less traveled around NZ. Check the link to view - https://www.youtube.com/embed/5RTcrqypIms