Panasonic Lumix S5 II

The ultimate hybrid full-frame mirrorless powerhouse

Panasonic Lumix S5 II
84/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 17
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DC-S5M2

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS sensor with Dual Native ISO technology
PROCESSOR L2 Engine for high-speed processing and improved color science
AUTOFOCUS 779-point Phase Hybrid AF system with real-time subject detection
PHASE DETECTION First Lumix camera with on-sensor Phase Detection AF
VIDEO 6K 30p, 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
STABILIZATION 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization providing up to 6.5 stops
BURST RATE Up to 30 fps electronic and 9 fps mechanical shutter
VIEWFINDER 3.68m-dot OLED EVF with 0.78x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.84m-dot free-angle touch LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.2, Full-size HDMI, 3.5mm jacks
MEMORY CARD Dual SD UHS-II card slots
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-resistant magnesium alloy frame
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 370 shots per charge using DMW-BLK22

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix S5 II

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 Depends on lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
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 II

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Panasonic Lumix S5 II 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 II

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 24.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-51200 (expandable 50-204800)
Autofocus Phase Hybrid AF
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 30 fps (e-shutter), 9 fps (mech)
Video 6K 30p / 4K 60p
Stabilization 5-Axis IBIS (6.5 stops)
Viewfinder 3.68m-dot OLED
LCD 3.0-inch articulating touchscreen
Memory Card Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI, Mic, Headphone
Battery Life 370 shots
Weight 740g
Dimensions 134.3 x 102.3 x 90.1 mm