Panasonic S5 II Overview
The Panasonic Lumix S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera contains a newly developed 24-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor and imaging engine that comply with PDAF (Phase Detection Auto-Focus), and deliver high resolution, natural description and approximately 2x higher-speed signal processing for high bit-rate video recording. Dual Native ISO sensitivity minimises noise generation, allowing a maximum ISO 51200 (Extended: 204800) high sensitivity recording.
An advanced subject detection and metering technologies help to capture the target subject in focus, even in adverse lighting conditions such as backlighting or low-light. The LUMIX S5II also includes powerful image stabilisation system for wide-ranging shooting conditions and situations. When combining the In-body and lens stabilisation, the Dual I.S. II system on the S5 II gives you the benefit of up to 6.5 stops, giving you greater confidence you will get the shot you need.
A variety of video functions and recording options
The LUMIX S5II has something to provide for every creator, whether you're an amateur or professional videographer. Adoption of the new engine provides the LUMIX S5II with high video performance, comparable with LUMIX S1H. It provides 4:2:0 10-bit 6K (17:9 or 3:2) / 5.9K (16:9) and unlimited 4:2:2 10-bit C4K/4K recording capability. With a new heat-dispersion mechanism, there is no worry of overheating halting your shoots. HFR (High Frame Rate) in C4K/4K (48p), FHD (120p), Slow & Quick motion in C4K/4K(1-60fps) / FHD(1-180fps) are also available.
The 14+ stop V-Log/V-Gamut capture delivers a high dynamic range and broad colours, and V-Log renders a very flat image while maintaining all of the colour information within the image, allowing a greater level of post-production tinkering, without sacrificing image quality. Plus, a REAL TIME LUT function is provided to enable colour grading on the go by applying the LUT(.VLT/.cube) saved in the SD memory card, streamlining the process from shoot to social media.
For impressive expression, unique shooting options such as the 4K60p interval shooting and 4K HDR video recording are available. In response to requests from professional users, video assist functions such as Waveform Monitor, Vector Scope and Zebra Pattern are available. Some features offered on the S1H and GH6 such as System Frequency (24.00Hz), Synchro Scan, Fan mode and redesigned control panel which enables quick selection of menu are also available on the LUMIX S5II.
can be recorded using the built-in microphone and the external microphone for reliability. Use of external microphone and XLR microphone even allows high-res 96kHz/24bit audio recording.
Excellent operability and functions to minimise workflow for one man crew operation
Based on the success of LUMIX S5, a wealth of options have been added to the LUMIX S5II and S5IIX for a superior shooting experience. AWB Lock enables to keep the white balance set in auto. Sheer Overlay can now be used in Creative Video mode making it easy to fix the frame through footage sequence. Luminance level of 2100 Like (HLG) in Photo Style for video has been extended from 64-940 to 0-1023, providing a sufficient amount of color grading resistance.
In addition to FHD cropping, you can crop 4K image out of over 4K footage with Live Crop function. To support high-precision focusing, the LUMIX S5II and S5IIX provide practical options for manual focusing. While focus is shifted with variable amount according to the rotation speed of the focus ring for non-linear setting, it is shifted with a designated amount according to the rotational quantum of the focus ring for linear setting. Sensitivity (amount of focus shift per rotational quantum) can be selected from 90 to 1080 degrees to enable intended focus operation. The MF Assist, which enables the focus point to be enlarged, is now available not only in photo shooting but also in video recording*.
The LUMIX S5II is also equipped with a large, 3,680K-dot OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) LVF (Live View Finder) featuring a high magnification ratio of approx. 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm camera equivalent) and a 3.0-inch free-angle touch-control monitor in 3:2 aspect with 1,840K-dot high resolution. There are also improvements in external design, including new easy-to-operate 8-directional joystick and the drive dial with an increased setting position for 96-megapixel High Resolution Mode (JPEG/RAW).
Reliable quality and performance for professional use and connectivity
Overheating can be a fatal issue to your video recording workflow, especially as the resolution and the frame rates are increased. To combat this, the LUMIX S5II adopts a new heat dispersion mechanism, combining a small fan and high-efficiency heat sink. As a result, the LUMIX S5II achieves unlimited video recording time in C4K 60p . If the camera stops during even higher resolution video recording, the fan can be driven separately to cool down the unit for quick recovery.
The LUMIX S5II is composed of a magnesium alloy full die-cast front / rear frame and is both splash-resistant and dust-resistant. For the terminal, a highly versatile and durable HDMI Type A is provided, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 can also be used for high-speed writing and readout. The double card slots (UHS-II x 2) and can be used for a variety of recording setups, from Relay Recording to Backup and Allocation Recording. The card access indicator is now located inside the card slot cover. For the external microphone, a Φ3.5mm stereo jack is provided as well as a headphone jack.
Wi-Fi 5 GHz (IEEE802.11ac), in addition to 2.4 GHz (IEEE802.11b/g/n), provides secure and stable connection not only with a smartphone/tablet, but other devices on location for smooth remote control. The transmission speed of photo/video data is also increased by using the 5 GHz band. Compatibility with Bluetooth 5.0 (called BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy) enables constant connection with a smartphone or tablet with minimum power consumption. The settings of your camera can also be copied and transmitted wirelessly to other LUMIX S5II and S5IIX cameras when on a multi-camera shoot.
The LUMIX Sync application for iOS/Android devices allows remote control of the camera using a smartphone or a tablet via easy wireless connection. In addition to wireless control via a Remote Shutter DMW-RS2 (sold separately), application software LUMIX Tether enables tethered shooting via USB. Users can control the camera by connecting it to a PC via USB. It lets them view the image on a large PC screen while shooting.
The camera’s 2200mAh high-capacity battery DMW-BLK22 can be recharged either via AC or USB Type C according to the users’ convenience. It also complies with USB PD (Power Delivery) when the corresponding Battery Charger DMW-BTC15 (sold separately) is used. Battery Grip DMW-BGS5 (sold separately) can be used in common with LUMIX S5.
Key Features
- Newly developed 24-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor and imaging engine
- Dual Native ISO sensitivity
- Dual I.S. II system
- New heat-dispersion mechanism
- REAL TIME LUT function
- Up to 96kHz/24bit audio recording with external microphone
- HDMI Type A, USB 3.2 Read and Write
- UHS-II Dual Card Slots
- 2200mAh high-capacity battery
- 3,680K-dot OLED Live View Finder
- Easy-to-operate 8-directional joystick
- Splash-resistant and dust-resistant
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
Panasonic Lumix S5 II Mirrorless Camera Specs
| Lens Mount | Leica L |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 25.28 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
| Sensor Type | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Built-In ND Filter | None |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds Up to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/2000 to 60 Seconds Up to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds Up to 60 Seconds in Bulb Mode |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode, Time Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity | Photo/Video 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | 0 to 18 EV |
| White Balance | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG) Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
| Image Sizes | 3:2 96 MP (12,000 x 8000) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift 96 MP (8496 x 5664) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift 24.2 MP (6000 x 4000) 24.2 MP (4272 x 2848) 24.2 MP (3024 x 2016) 4:3 96 MP (10,656 x 8000) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift 96 MP (7552 x 5664) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift 24.2 MP (5328 x 4000) 24.2 MP (3792 x 2848) 24.2 MP (2688 x 2016) 16:9 96 MP (12,000 x 6736) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift 96 MP (8496 x 4784) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift 24.2 MP (6000 x 3368) 24.2 MP (4272 x 2400) 24.2 MP (3024 x 1704) 1:1 96 MP (8000 x 8000) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift 96 MP (5664 x 5664) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift 24.2 MP (4000 x 4000) 24.2 MP (2848 x 2848) 24.2 MP (2016 x 2016) 65:24 24.2 MP (6000 x 2208) 2:1 24.2 MP (6000 x 3000) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/H.265/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit 5952 x 3968 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5952 x 3136 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5888 x 3312 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [72 to 150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [20 to 150 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | 12-Bit via HDMI 5888 x 3312 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps |
| Sensor Crop Modes | Super35 / APS-C 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3328 x 2496 1920 x 1080 |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
| Gamma Curve | Panasonic V-Gamut, V-Log |
| Recording Limit | None |
| Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
| IP Streaming | None |
| Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1 x HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Lumix Sync Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
| Size | 3" |
| Resolution | 1,840,000 Dot |
| Display Type | Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
| Resolution | 3,680,000 Dot |
| Eye Point | 21 mm |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.78x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points | Photo, Video Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -6 to +18 EV |
| Built-In Flash | No |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Battery Type | 1 x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Approx. 370 Shots) |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55" / 13.44 x 10.24 x 9.02 cm (Without Protrusions) |
| Weight | 1.45 lb / 658 g (Body Only) 1.64 lb / 744 g (With Recording Media) |
In the Box
- Panasonic Lumix S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera
- Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens
- Body Cap
- Hot Shoe Cover
- Cover for the Battery Grip Connector
- Shoulder Strap
- Battery Pack
- AC Adaptor
- USB Connection Cable (A-C)
- Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Lens Rear Cap
- Barcode: 66773
- Supplier Code: DC-S5M2CGN