RED V-RAPTOR XE V-RAPTOR XE
RED
52 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9 Black-9 2025
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Video
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| RED V-RAPTOR XE V-RAPTOR XE | Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 35.400001525878906 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | RED IPP2 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | AFS (Single) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | REDCODE RAW, REDCODE HQ, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422LT/ProRes 4444/ProRes 4444XQ | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 2.4" | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.80 kg | 0.74 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C |
| HDMI | BNC (12G-SDI) | HDMI Type A |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
RED V-RAPTOR XE V-RAPTOR XE
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9 Black-9 2025
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
RED V-RAPTOR XE V-RAPTOR XE0.003score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9 Black-9 20250.053score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9 Black-9 2025 offers 17.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
