Panasonic LUMIX S5II
The 24.2MP full-frame sensor and new Phase Hybrid Autofocus deliver reliable subject tracking even in low light, fixing the previous generation's key weakness. Its bundled 28-200mm retractable zoom lens keeps the total package impressively light at just 413g, making it a uniquely portable full-frame travel solution. This kit is best for hybrid shooters who need a lightweight, all-in-one setup for everything from landscapes to casual portraits without frequent lens changes.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong af (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong burst (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average build (16th percentile)
- Below average display (30th 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) | 9 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, BRAW |
Display & EVF
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S5II | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Nikon Z5 II | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 425 | 693 | 273 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 40 | 10 | 30 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 6K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 413 | 579 | 723 | 620 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S5II | 92.8 | 92.9 | 16 | 83.1 | 52.6 | 54.8 | 46.6 | 29.9 | 57.2 | 37.5 | 88.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.8 | 96.7 | 94.6 | 93.4 | 97.8 | 96.7 | 98.5 | 98.9 | 95.1 | 93.8 | 95.5 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 78.2 | 95.8 | 77.9 | 94.2 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 98.6 |
| Nikon Z5 II Compare | 87.2 | 91.5 | 95.6 | 88.8 | 87.6 | 59.1 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 99.5 | 88.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.2 | 94.7 | 86.4 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.3 | 84.5 | 88.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84 | 86.9 | 94.6 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 47.2 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 99.9 | 97.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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