Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 2024
Panasonic
93 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R R100 Black 2023
Canon
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 2024
85 out of 100 high confidence 58 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix S5IIX is widely praised as a top-tier hybrid camera, offering exceptional video quality, robust stabilization, and a significant autofocus upgrade. Users highlight its value for money, especially for filmmakers and content creators, though some note occasional freezing issues and a blacked-out design that makes buttons hard to see. Overall, it's considered a powerful and versatile tool that competes well with Sony and Canon.
Pros
- Excellent video quality and 6K recording
- Great in-body image stabilization
- Improved phase-detection autofocus
- Good value for money
- Solid build quality and ergonomics
Cons
- Occasional freezing requiring battery pull
- Black design makes buttons hard to see
- No USB streaming for Zoom
- Crop in 4K 60fps video
- Limited L-mount lens selection
Video quality 25
Image stabilization 12
Autofocus 15
Value for money 14
Build quality 10
Freezing issues 4
Canon EOS R R100 Black 2023
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Youtube
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Streaming
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX | Canon EOS R R100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 24.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | L2 technology | DIGIC 8 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | PhotoPhase Detection: 3975VideoPhase Detection: 3375 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 6.5 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 6.5 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 24 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC 8-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 400 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI Type D★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Canon EOS R R100 Black 2023
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 2024
No current pricing available
Canon EOS R R100 Black 2023
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX
Scores 93 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
