Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Black 2023
Internal 5.8K ProRes 422 HQ recording and RAW output over HDMI set this apart as a dedicated video production tool, backed by a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with phase-detection AF and unlimited recording times. Dual Native ISO delivers clean low-light footage up to ISO 204800, while IP streaming functionality adds versatility for live broadcast workflows. This camera is best for videographers and streamers who need robust internal codecs and reliable autofocus, but will likely find it too heavy for casual travel use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong evf (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong af (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong burst (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average build (4th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, BRAW |
Display & EVF
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 6K | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 142 | 609 | 610 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | 90.4 | 90.9 | 3.5 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 48.4 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 58.4 | 96.7 | 84.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.2 | 94.6 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.6 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 96.7 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 84.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.7 | 88.7 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 75.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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