Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX DC-S5M2XWK9
The 24.2MP full-frame sensor with Phase Hybrid AF and an active cooling fan enables unlimited internal 5.8K Pro-Res and RAW over HDMI recording without overheating. Its 14+ stop V-Log/V-Gamut capture and wireless IP streaming make it a compact, all-in-one production tool at a competitive price. This camera is best for hybrid shooters and live event streamers who need reliable, long-form 4K/6K video in a weather-sealed body.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
AF Points 779 pts
Burst 9 fps
Video 8K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 740 g
71 Overall Score
Price CA$8,075
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes RAW, BRAW |
Display & EVF
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX DC-S5M2XWK9 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 10 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 |
| Video | 8K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 740 | 723 | 579 | 1160 | 609 | 370 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX DC-S5M2XWK9 | 90 | 93 | 87.4 | 83.6 | 91.4 | 55.5 | 46.7 | 30.1 | 62.3 | 74.7 | 69.9 | 88.9 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.4 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.9 | 96 | 77.5 | 94.5 | 87.2 | 98.8 | 95.4 | 97.8 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.8 | 96.9 | 94.6 | 93.5 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 62.3 | 95.4 | 90.2 | 95.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.5 | 91.7 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 94.2 | 88.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 99 | 90.8 | 95.1 | 93.5 | 98.5 | 65.1 | 97.6 | 99 | 62.3 | 95.4 | 94.2 | 99.7 |
| OM System OM-5 Mark II Compare | 83.6 | 97.1 | 92.1 | 91.6 | 80.7 | 48.5 | 91.1 | 87.2 | 62.3 | 95.4 | 76.5 | 97.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$8,075
