Panasonic LUMIX S5II

Possibly Panasonic’s most widely appealing full-frame camera to date, the Lumix 5II irons out almost all of the S5’s issues while improving performance and image quality – all for a price that puts it within the reach of young and aspiring content creators.

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MSRP: $2,297.98

Product details

  • Key Upgrades to a Compact Hybrid Powerhouse: Phase Hybrid Autofocus, Improved I.S., and Unlimited Video, with 24.2-MP 35mm full-frame CMOS Sensor for high resolution, natural description, and approximately 2x higher-speed signal processing
  • Fast, Accurate Phase Hybrid Autofocus: Advanced subject detection and metering technologies capture the target subject in focus even in adverse lighting conditions; once locked on the subject, it keeps tracking even with multiple moving objects
  • Powerful Image Stabilization: With the S5II and S5IIX LUMIX developed Active I.S., which supports walking shots, to further enhance image stabilization in video recording
  • Expressive Video Functionality: 14+ stop V-Log/V-Gamut capture delivers a high dynamic range and broad colors, plus a REAL TIME LUT function is provided to enable in-camera photo and video color grading, with LUT6K 30p Open Gate unlimited recording
  • Unlimited Video Recording: Heat dispersion mechanism combines a small fan and high-efficiency heat sink to achieve unlimited video recording while keeping the camera size compact

PROS

+ Huge range of video options
+ Superb stabilisation
+ Much improved autofocus

CONS

- Cables can block the screen
- No tally lights

Expert reviews and ratings

By TrustedReviews on March 08, 2023
Possibly Panasonic’s most widely appealing full-frame camera to date, the Lumix 5II irons out almost all of the S5’s issues while improving performance and image quality – all for a price that puts it within the reach of young and aspiring content creators.
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By Pocket-Lint on January 04, 2023
If you have $2000 to spend on a full-frame mirrorless body, we think the Lumix S5II is the way to go, especially if you shoot a lot of video. No one else is offering as much for the money, it's a wonderfully well-rounded camera.
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By Pocket-Lint on January 04, 2023
Wenn Sie 2.000 Dollar für eine spiegellose Vollformatkamera ausgeben können, ist die Lumix S5II unserer Meinung nach die richtige Wahl, vor allem, wenn Sie viel Videos drehen. Niemand sonst bietet so viel für das Geld, es ist eine wundervoll abgerundete Kamera.
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By Pocket-Lint on January 04, 2023
Se avete 2.000 dollari da spendere per un corpo mirrorless full-frame, pensiamo che la Lumix S5II sia la scelta giusta, soprattutto se girate molti video. Nessun altro offre tanto per questo prezzo, è una fotocamera meravigliosamente completa.
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By Pocket-Lint on January 04, 2023
Si vous avez 2 000 $ à dépenser pour un boîtier sans miroir plein format, nous pensons que le Lumix S5II est la solution à retenir, surtout si vous faites beaucoup de vidéo. Personne d'autre n'offre autant pour le prix, c'est un appareil merveilleusement bien équilibré.
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By Pocket-Lint on January 04, 2023
Si usted tiene $ 2000 para gastar en un cuerpo sin espejo de fotograma completo, creemos que la Lumix S5II es el camino a seguir, especialmente si usted dispara un montón de vídeo. Nadie ofrece tanto por ese precio, es una cámara muy completa.
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By Pocket-Lint on January 04, 2023
Se tem 2.000 dólares para gastar num corpo sem espelho full-frame, achamos que a Lumix S5II é o caminho a seguir, especialmente se grava muito vídeo. Ninguém mais oferece tanto pelo dinheiro, é uma câmara maravilhosamente completa.
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By Pocket-Lint on November 09, 2021
The Sony A7 IV is a truly great all-rounder. It shoot fantastic video, takes great photos and is well built.
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By Pocket-Lint on November 09, 2021
The Sony A7 IV is a truly great all-rounder. It shoot fantastic video, takes great photos and is well built.
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By Pocket-Lint on November 09, 2021
The Sony A7 IV is a truly great all-rounder. It shoot fantastic video, takes great photos and is well built.
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By Pocket-Lint on November 09, 2021
The Sony A7 IV is a truly great all-rounder. It shoot fantastic video, takes great photos and is well built.
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By Pocket-Lint on November 09, 2021
The Sony A7 IV is a truly great all-rounder. It shoot fantastic video, takes great photos and is well built.
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By Pocket-Lint on November 09, 2021
The Sony A7 IV is a truly great all-rounder. It shoot fantastic video, takes great photos and is well built.
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