Panasonic LUMIX S S5II Black
Its 24.2MP full-frame sensor, 779-point phase-detection AF, and 30fps burst shooting are paired with 6K 10-bit internal video recording. The included 24-60mm f/2.8 lens and Dual Native ISO technology combine with in-body stabilization for excellent low-light and handheld shooting. Best for sports and wildlife photographers who demand rapid 30fps capture and dependable subject tracking.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong burst (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong video (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | Phase Detection Autofocus |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S5II | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 425 | 693 | 493 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 10 | 30 | 40 | 10 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 723 | 1160 | 609 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S S5II | 93.7 | 39.7 | 35.3 | 91.3 | 89.9 | 54.7 | 46.5 | 29.8 | 63.1 | 4.9 | 77.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.6 | 96.8 | 94.9 | 93.5 | 98.1 | 96.9 | 98.2 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 95.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.5 | 99 | 97.1 | 78.3 | 96.2 | 76.5 | 94 | 87 | 95.6 | 97.9 | 98.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 91.3 | 91.3 | 99.4 | 96 | 99 | 69.9 | 97.7 | 87 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 88.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 90.6 | 95.3 | 93.5 | 98.7 | 63.9 | 97.1 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 94.9 | 97.8 | 85 | 94.9 | 85.7 | 47.6 | 95.5 | 87 | 89.3 | 88.1 | 88.5 |
Usage Scores
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