SeekerPanasonic Lumix S5
Panasonic’s first full-frame mirrorless cameras were criticised, but it’s clear that the company has learned from that. The Panasonic S5 has a small but comfortable body and a full-frame sensor.
-- As reviewed by CompsMag
Product details
- A LIGHTWEIGHT, POWERFUL HYBRID CAMERA FOR VIBRANT STILL PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATIC VIDEO: Realize your creative vision with extraordinary 4K 60p, 10-bit video, FHD 180fps Slow Motion option as well as 4:3 Anamorphic support.
- DETAILED PHOTO AND VIDEO THAT WILL DELIGHT ENTHUSIASTS AND EXPERTS ALIKE: Capture content in impressive high quality with 96MP High Resolution mode, Dual Native ISO to minimize noise in high sensitivity and V-Log/V-Gamut with 14-plus stop dynamic range.
- IMPROVED, HIGH-PRECISION AUTOFOCUS AND POWERFUL IMAGE STABILIZATION: Improved autofocus includes detection of the head as well as eyes, face and body, to capture subjects with ease and precision. 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 enables 6.5-stop slower shutter speed.
- EXPANDED FEATURES OFFER NEW LEVELS OF CREATIVITY: Use Live View Composite mode to instantly create a stunning image out of several live shots to capture fireworks or a starry sky
PROS
+ Excellent image quality
+ Advanced video features
+ Fully articulated LCD
CONS
- Slower than average burst rate
- L-mount lens selection slightly less than Nikon or Canon
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Expert reviews and ratings
By CompsMag on February 21, 2023
Panasonic’s first full-frame mirrorless cameras were criticised, but it’s clear that the company has learned from that. The Panasonic S5 has a small but comfortable body and a full-frame sensor.
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By Tom's Guide on June 07, 2022
The Panasonic Lumix S5 hits all the right notes for still photographers, and delivers video features that you won’t find in competitively priced full-frame mirrorless cameras.
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By TechRadar on September 25, 2020
Panasonic has clearly learned its lessons from the criticisms made of its original full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Panasonic S5 blends a full-frame sensor with a small, but ergonomic, body. The result is a camera that should appeal to a wide variety of creators – with a good range of video specs, it's a fantastic hybrid that comes highly recommended.
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