SeekerPanasonic Lumix S5IIX
The Lumix S5II gets a stylish all-black paint job and a host of video-centric upgrades including internal ProRes recording, USB-SSD recording and Blackmagic RAW over HDMI.
-- As reviewed by Pocket-Lint
Product details
- Key Upgrades to a Compact Hybrid Powerhouse: Phase Hybrid Autofocus, Active I.S., and Unlimited Video and Streaming, 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; in-camera photo and video color grading; 5.8K Pro-Res, Pro-Res internal, RAW over HDMI, Wireless/Wired IP streaming
- Unlimited Video Recording and Livestreaming: Heat dispersion mechanism combines a small fan and high-efficiency heat sink to achieve unlimited video recording and livestreaming while keeping the camera size compact
PROS
+ Professional all-black look
+ Internal ProRes recording
+ External ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW support
+ USB-SSD recording
+ Not a huge price bump over the S5II
CONS
- Most won't need such high-fidelity codecs
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Pocket-Lint on May 09, 2023
The Lumix S5II gets a stylish all-black paint job and a host of video-centric upgrades including internal ProRes recording, USB-SSD recording and Blackmagic RAW over HDMI.
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By Pocket-Lint on May 09, 2023
Die Lumix S5II erhält eine elegante, komplett schwarze Lackierung und eine Reihe von videofreundlichen Upgrades, darunter interne ProRes-Aufnahme, USB-SSD-Aufnahme und Blackmagic RAW über HDMI.
100
By Pocket-Lint on May 09, 2023
La Lumix S5II recibe una elegante pintura negra y una serie de mejoras centradas en el vídeo que incluyen grabación ProRes interna, grabación USB-SSD y Blackmagic RAW a través de HDMI.
100
By Pocket-Lint on May 09, 2023
De Lumix S5II krijgt een stijlvolle volledig zwarte laklaag en een groot aantal video-centrische upgrades, waaronder interne ProRes-opname, USB-SSD-opname en Blackmagic RAW via HDMI.
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By Pocket-Lint on May 09, 2023
A Lumix S5II recebe uma elegante pintura totalmente preta e uma série de actualizações centradas no vídeo, incluindo gravação ProRes interna, gravação USB-SSD e Blackmagic RAW sobre HDMI.
100
By Pocket-Lint on May 09, 2023
La Lumix S5II riceve un'elegante verniciatura completamente nera e una serie di aggiornamenti incentrati sul video, tra cui la registrazione ProRes interna, la registrazione USB-SSD e Blackmagic RAW su HDMI.
100
By Pocket-Lint on May 09, 2023
Le Lumix S5II se pare d'une élégante peinture noire et bénéficie d'une multitude d'améliorations vidéo, dont l'enregistrement ProRes interne, l'enregistrement USB-SSD et le Blackmagic RAW sur HDMI.
100
By Pocket-Lint on May 10, 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II made a serious splash in the full-frame mirrorless market. It's the first Panasonic camera to utilise phase detection autofocus, which means it can finally compete with the likes of Sony and Canon. Combine this with industry-leading IBIS and an aggressive price point, and it's easy to see why people are excited.
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By Pocket-Lint on May 10, 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II made a serious splash in the full-frame mirrorless market. It's the first Panasonic camera to utilise phase detection autofocus, which means it can finally compete with the likes of Sony and Canon. Combine this with industry-leading IBIS and an aggressive price point, and it's easy to see why people are excited.
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By Pocket-Lint on May 10, 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II made a serious splash in the full-frame mirrorless market. It's the first Panasonic camera to utilise phase detection autofocus, which means it can finally compete with the likes of Sony and Canon. Combine this with industry-leading IBIS and an aggressive price point, and it's easy to see why people are excited.
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By Pocket-Lint on May 10, 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II made a serious splash in the full-frame mirrorless market. It's the first Panasonic camera to utilise phase detection autofocus, which means it can finally compete with the likes of Sony and Canon. Combine this with industry-leading IBIS and an aggressive price point, and it's easy to see why people are excited.
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By Pocket-Lint on May 10, 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II made a serious splash in the full-frame mirrorless market. It's the first Panasonic camera to utilise phase detection autofocus, which means it can finally compete with the likes of Sony and Canon. Combine this with industry-leading IBIS and an aggressive price point, and it's easy to see why people are excited.
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By Pocket-Lint on May 10, 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II made a serious splash in the full-frame mirrorless market. It's the first Panasonic camera to utilise phase detection autofocus, which means it can finally compete with the likes of Sony and Canon. Combine this with industry-leading IBIS and an aggressive price point, and it's easy to see why people are excited.
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By Pocket-Lint on October 24, 2023
With some of the most comprehensive video features of any mirrorless camera, and an extremely competitive price tag, the Lumix S5IIX is the camera that made the biggest splash in 2023.
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