Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 2024
Olympus OM-D E-M10 black
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 2024
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
Olympus OM-D E-M10 black
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 is praised for its compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for hiking and travel. Users appreciate the tilting LCD, intuitive controls, and effective image stabilization. However, some find the menu system confusing and the battery life poor, and the lack of an electronic shutter is noted. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality
- Tilting LCD screen
- Intuitive controls and dials
- Effective image stabilization
Cons
- Confusing menu system
- Poor battery life
- No electronic shutter
- So-so EVF quality
- Small body can be too small
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 16.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | L2 technology | TruePic VII |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | Contrast Detection: 81 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes | MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.50 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
Olympus OM-D E-M10 black
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong evf (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong af (77th percentile)
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
