Panasonic Lumix S DC-S5M2XKK9
Its 24.2MP full-frame sensor and new 779-point phase-detection AF system deliver reliable subject tracking at 30fps bursts, a major leap from contrast-detect-only predecessors. Unlimited internal 6K 10-bit recording and Apple ProRes support, combined with a weather-sealed 658g body, offer a uniquely portable cinema rig at this price point. This camera is best for hybrid sports and wedding shooters who need robust video features and dependable autofocus in a single lightweight body.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong af (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong evf (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong burst (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| AF Type | AFS (Single) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Apple ProRes, 12-bit LPCM audio |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S DC-S5M2XKK9 | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-T X-T5 | Nikon Z6 III | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 779 | 759 | 425 | 299 | 1053 | 101 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 12 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 658 | 658 | 476 | 670 | 590 | 735 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S DC-S5M2XKK9 | 91.3 | 86.3 | 83.4 | 83.8 | 83.4 | 46.3 | 44.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 70.5 | 82.9 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 67.1 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.7 | 96.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare | 86.2 | 92.3 | 91.1 | 78.6 | 86.7 | 98.6 | 95.4 | 81 | 84.1 | 96.9 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z6 III Compare | 81.7 | 95.1 | 96.8 | 95.4 | 95.8 | 51.5 | 89 | 81 | 92.7 | 96.9 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 94.1 | 93.9 | 89.9 | 99.1 | 62.1 | 44.7 | 99.7 | 92.7 | 86.8 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III Compare | 70.5 | 71.5 | 97.7 | 69.1 | 56.9 | 91.1 | 98.8 | 50.8 | 92.7 | 70.4 | 82.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.in 1 offer From ₹357,578
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Usage Scores
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