Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
Sigma BF BF Black
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic hybrid camera that finally brings phase-detect autofocus to the L-mount lineup. Users highlight its excellent video features, including a fan for unlimited recording, great stabilization, and beautiful color science, all at a very competitive price. A few long-term users report a shutter button issue, and some note the limited lens selection compared to Sony, but the vast majority consider it the best value full-frame camera under $2,000.
Pros
- Excellent phase-detect autofocus
- Great video quality and codecs
- Internal fan prevents overheating
- Outstanding image stabilization
- Beautiful color science
Cons
- Shutter button issue after extended use
- Limited lens selection compared to Sony
- APS-C crop in 4K 60p
- Rolling shutter at fast pans
- External monitor disables internal display info
Sigma BF BF Black
The Sigma BF is a beautifully designed camera that delivers excellent image quality and a highly intuitive menu system. However, the lack of a viewfinder makes it difficult to use in bright sunlight, and the interface lacks quick-access controls and manual modes. Battery life is also a common concern, though not a deal-breaker for most.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Intuitive menu system
- Beautiful design
- Great autofocus
- Natural film-like colors
Cons
- No viewfinder
- Difficult to use in bright sunlight
- No quick-access controls
- No manual modes
- Short battery life
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | Sigma BF BF | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.600000381469727 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | L2 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | -5 to +18 EV |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/25600 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | 260 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sigma BF BF Black
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (78th percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
No current pricing available
Sigma BF BF Black
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
