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September 2020
(90%)
85 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
43 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
90010085
The editors liked
Extremely good image quality
Impressive video capabilities
6K Photo
This is a camera you want to bring everywhere with you
It's small and lightweight
Solid performance
Innovation with Live Composite
Best in-class video performance
Compact full-frame quality
Magnesium frame and vari-angle screen
Dual SD card slots
Excellent 24MP full-frame sensor
5-axis IBIS
Improved DFD focus system
10-bit 4K60 video
5.9K ProRes Raw with Ninja V
Dust and splash protection
Superb ergonomics
Dual SDXC card slots
Excellent video quality
Wide selection of inputs and outputs
10-bit 4
2
2 internal recording
Amateur videographers who also want a capable stills camera
4K 10-bit video
5-axis stabilization
Flip-out display
Compact size
Faster autofocus
The editors didn't like
A different battery than the other S cameras because of the smaller dimensions
The system needs more small
Fully weather-sealed primes
Autofocus needs to be improved even more
Face detection can use some work
HDMI port not full-size
Only Contrast AF
L-mount lens library still growing
Tracking focus limited to 6fps
Autofocus tracking isn't the most reliable
Stills shooters who need to capture fast action or want a better through-the-viewfinder experience
Poor contrast-detect autofocus
Poor electronic viewfinder
Slow photo burst speeds
Summary
The Lumix S5 is Panasonic's answer to Canon's EOS R6 and is the best video-centric camera in its price range. It's smaller and costs less than the Lumix S1
Best in-class video performance, Compact full-frame quality, Magnesium frame and vari-angle screen, Dual SD card slots
HDMI port not full-size, Only Contrast AF
Despite its compact size, the Lumix S5 shares the impressive 24MP CMOS sensor housed in the Lumix S1, but with improved AF. It also has a tough weather-resistant body and delivers up to 6.5-stops of image stabilisation with compatible lenses. Its standout...
Abstract: Panasonic has announced the LUMIX S5, a full-frame mirrorless system camera with L lens mount that can be described as a cheaper and more compact alternative to the Lumix S1. Like the S1, it is suitable for both photo and video. The S5 has a 24.2-megapixe...
The handset's front camera is a true novelty, but whether it will prove worthwhile is yet to be seen.The LomoGraflok 4x5 Instant Back makes it so Braflok-equipped 4x5 cameras can capture proofs with Instax Wide instant film — a welcomed option consideri...
Published: 2020-09-02, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
The Lumix S5 is a very appealing mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera that finally gives the Lumix S system and L-mount in general the attention they deserve. A competitive body price of 1800 pounds or 2000 dollars gets you a 24 Megapixel full-frame sen...
Poor contrast-detect autofocus, Poor electronic viewfinder, Slow photo burst speeds, Summary, The Lumix S5 is Panasonic's answer to Canon's EOS R6 and is the best video-centric camera in its price range. It's smaller and costs less than the Lumix S1, but
Steve Dent/EngadgetWith the S5, Panasonic took its good existing S1 camera and effectively made it great by fixing the slow autofocus, adding extra 4K video features and making it a lot smaller. It would normally be an easy pick for video creators, but th...
Abstract: The Panasonic S5's specification, size and price are all very exciting. It seems to offer what many were hoping for from the S1 and S1H, a full-frame version of the GH5. Fingers-crossed that Panasonic's back-to-the-drawing-board work on the autofocus syst...
Abstract: Ahead of our full Panasonic S5 review, we've published the following articles: Announcement: Panasonic Announces LUMIX S5 Full-frame Mirrorless Camera August 19, 2020 Panasonic have just announced the LUMIX S5, a new full-frame mirrorless camera. Ot...
Great handling, Fantastic video specs, Fully articulating touch-sensitive screen,
Advanced video users will miss the full-sized HDMI port, Compatible lenses are large compared to the body,
Panasonic has faced a lot of criticism with its S series of full-frame cameras - they haven't been as warmly received as its smaller-format G series. By listening to that feedback and essentially melding together the two lines, the S5 very much feels like...
Compact for a full-frame camera,Great design and build,Relatively affordable for its spec and performance,Reliable autofocus/people tracking,Charges via USB-C,Two SD card slots
4K60p crops down to APS-C,Focus selector button could be easier to adjust,Only one of the SD card slots is UHS-II
The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a compact full-frame camera that doesn't cost a whole lot more than the Micro Four Thirds video champ: the GH5. And it's cheaper than its larger-scale full-frame sibling: the Lumix S1. So, whichever way you look at it, the S5 is...
Small size and weight, Good range of controls, Excellent video specifications
No full-sized HDMI port, Large lenses affect compact size, Lacks best-in-class autofocus
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...
