US Electronics V205070BU000
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
What Buyers Say
US Electronics V205070BU000
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is highly praised for its compact size, excellent image quality, and compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses. Users appreciate its effective image stabilization, touch screen, and ease of use for both casual and advanced photography. Some note the autofocus struggles with moving subjects and the battery door feels flimsy, but overall it is seen as a versatile and reliable camera.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Touch screen for precise control
- Compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses
Cons
- Autofocus struggles with moving subjects
- Flimsy battery compartment door
- No built-in viewfinder
- Limited programmable buttons
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
Scores
Specifications
| US Electronics V205070BU000 | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII | L2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | 81 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | — | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
US Electronics V205070BU000
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong af (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.