Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 2024
Panasonic
94 Overall Score
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myGEKOgear Orbit Orbit 951 Black
myGEKOgear
21 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
myGEKOgear Orbit Orbit 951 Black
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Scores
Youtube
Beginner
Streaming
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX | myGEKOgear Orbit Orbit 951 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | — |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | L2 technology | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | 2.4" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| 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
myGEKOgear Orbit Orbit 951 Black
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 20240.002score per dollar
vs
myGEKOgear Orbit Orbit 951 Black0.004score per dollar
myGEKOgear Orbit Orbit 951 Black offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX
Scores 94 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 25 of 33 specs.
