Panasonic Lumix S5

Compact full-frame hybrid for creators

Panasonic Lumix S5
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DC-S5

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS sensor with Dual Native ISO technology
PROCESSOR Venus Engine processor for high-speed signal processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-based DFD AF system with human, face, eye, and animal detection
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; utilizes Panasonic's Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology
VIDEO 4K 60p 10-bit internal, 4K 30p 4:2:2 10-bit, V-Log/V-Gamut included
STABILIZATION 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) offering up to 6.5 stops
BURST RATE Up to 7 fps with AF-C, 5 fps with live view, buffer depth varies by format
VIEWFINDER 2.36m-dot OLED EVF with 0.74x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.84m-dot fully articulating touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 5GHz/2.4GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI Type D, 3.5mm mic/headphone
MEMORY CARD Dual SD card slots; Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy frame with dust and splash resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 440 shots (LCD) using DMW-BLK22 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix S5

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix S5

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Panasonic Lumix S5 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix S5

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Technical Specification

Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000
ISO Range 100-51200 (exp. 50-204800)
Autofocus Contrast-based DFD
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 7 fps
Video 4K 60p 10-bit
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED
LCD 3.0-inch articulating touchscreen
Memory Card Dual SD (UHS-II/UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI
Battery Life 440 shots
Weight 714g
Dimensions 132.6 x 97.1 x 81.9 mm