Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Camera with LUMIX S 40mm f/2 Lens Kit

Overview

The Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Camera with LUMIX S 40mm f/2 Lens Kit pairs a second-generation full-frame hybrid body with a compact, natural-perspective prime lens for creators who need strong stills and video performance in one balanced kit. The S5 II is the first LUMIX camera to offer Phase Hybrid AF, built around a new 24.2MP sensor and an updated processing engine with L2 technology, and it records 6K video for up to 30 minutes alongside unlimited 4K capture. The bundled LUMIX S 40mm f/2 lens brings a bright, versatile everyday focal length that suits documentary, portrait, and travel work equally well, making it a practical way to start shooting with the S5 II's full feature set without the size or cost of a larger zoom.

New Sensor & L2 Processing Engine

The upgraded full-frame 24.2MP CMOS sensor and updated L2 processing engine incorporate a newly developed Phase Hybrid AF system, a first for LUMIX-series cameras, providing 779 phase-detection points for significantly improved subject tracking. The sensor balances high sensitivity with a wide dynamic range across a usable ISO 100-51200 range, expandable to ISO 50-204800 for demanding lighting conditions. The S5 II also enables full-resolution shooting at up to 9 fps with the mechanical shutter and up to 30 fps with the electronic shutter, while a High Resolution mode compiles eight separate exposures into a single 96MP raw or JPEG file with a 12,000 x 8,000-pixel resolution, ideal for static subjects on a tripod.

6K & 4K Video Recording

Full-frame 6K30p recording with 4:2:0 10-bit color can be captured for up to 30 minutes, while unlimited video recording is possible in DCI and UHD 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit mode. The camera supports 120p capture for high-resolution slow motion, and RAW HDMI output is available via an optional license upgrade. V-Log comes pre-installed to capture a flat, neutral gamma curve with an equivalent 14+ stops of dynamic range, giving precise control in post-production and seamless editing alongside footage shot on VariCam cameras.

Dual Native ISO for Low-Light Video

Borrowed from Panasonic's broadcast video cameras, Dual Native ISO uses two dedicated circuits per pixel to balance low noise with high sensitivity across a range of lighting conditions. A Low ISO circuit provides base sensitivities of ISO 100 for normal use, ISO 640 with V-Log applied, ISO 400 with HLG applied, and ISO 200 with Cinelike D2/V2 applied, while a Low Noise circuit provides base sensitivities of ISO 640, 4000, 2500, and 1250 respectively under the same conditions.

Phase Hybrid AF System

The S5 II is the first LUMIX mirrorless camera to adopt a Phase Hybrid AF system, offering 779 phase-detection points for fast, precise focusing and outstanding accuracy. Phase Detection AF supplements and tracks subjects across six different situations that were previously a challenge for conventional systems, so the S5 II persistently holds focus on the intended subject even in difficult scenes with multiple people in backlit or low-light environments, whether shooting stills or video.

Dual I.S. 2 with Active I.S.

The S5 II's Dual I.S. 2 image stabilization system compensates for approximately 6.5 stops of camera shake, giving handheld shooters the sharpness they need without a tripod. For video, a newly developed Active I.S. system further stabilizes footage during walking shots, keeping handheld video steady while moving.

Body Design & Handling

• L-Mount interface with a 51.6mm mount diameter and 20mm flange distance, compatible with the full L-Mount Alliance lineup and classic anamorphic lenses
• High-resolution 3.68m-dot OLED EVF with 0.78x magnification and a switchable 60 fps or 120 fps refresh rate
• 3.0-inch 1.84m-dot free-angle touchscreen LCD for live view, playback, and menu navigation from high, low, and front-facing angles
• 8-direction joystick and streamlined menu design for quick, efficient operation
• USB-C port for fast file transfer and high-speed in-camera battery charging, plus full-size HDMI-A, a 2.5mm port for the optional DMW-RS2 remote shutter, and 3.5mm microphone/headphone jacks
• Dual UHS-II SD memory card slots for overflow recording, backup, or splitting raw and JPEG files
• Industry-first built-in cooling fan suppresses internal temperature for extended or unlimited recording
• Magnesium alloy body with dust and splash resistance for demanding shooting conditions

Wireless Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy (5.0) keeps a constant, low-power connection to a smartphone or tablet, while IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n/ac support faster transmission for remote control and monitoring. The LUMIX Sync app pairs with the camera for remote shooting control, wireless image transfer, and firmware updates from iOS and Android devices.

Additional Benefits

• Real-time LUT lets you grade color directly in-camera.
• Live cropping allows in-frame panning and zooming while recording video.
• Photos can be recorded in 65:24 and 2:1 panoramic formats alongside conventional 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, and 16:9 ratios.
• Color Shading Compensation corrects bluish or reddish periphery coloration that can occur with older lenses.
• LUMIX Tether support enables remote photo and video shooting over USB.
• 4-channel 48 kHz or 96 kHz 24-bit audio recording is available with the optional DMW-XLR1 microphone adapter.
• In-camera USB PD battery charging is supported with the optional DMW-BTC15 battery charger.