Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
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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
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The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is widely praised as an exceptional value for filmmakers, offering professional-grade 6K footage and robust build quality at a fraction of the cost of competitors like the Red Komodo or Sony FX6. Users highlight its compatibility with Canon EF lenses, excellent low-light performance, and the included DaVinci Resolve Studio license as major advantages. However, concerns include a fragile screen that may fail, lack of autofocus improvements, no image stabilization, and no global shutter, which can be limiting for some workflows.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Professional 6K image quality
- Robust build quality
- Canon EF lens compatibility
- Excellent low-light performance
Cons
- Fragile screen prone to failure
- No autofocus improvements
- No image stabilization
- No global shutter
- Expensive repair costs
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | Blackmagic Design CINECAMPOCHDEF06P | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 21.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | L2 | Gen 5 Color Science |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 50 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 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 | Blackmagic RAW, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 Proxy/ProRes 422LT |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 5"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 2.00 kg |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| 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
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- Strong video (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong burst (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
