Panasonic DCS5M2XW/W
A 24.2MP sensor with Phase Hybrid AF and L2 processing captures 6K/30p video, unlimited 4K, and internal ProRes plus HDMI RAW output. Active I.S. stabilization supports walking shots, while USB-SSD recording and the bundled 20-60mm and 50mm lenses deliver a ready-to-shoot kit. This is best for professional videographers and livestreamers who need robust codecs and an all-in-one package without relying on a flip screen for vlogging.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
AF Points 779 pts
Burst 30 fps
Video 4K @60fps
IBIS Yes
58 Overall Score
Price $2,760
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong evf (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong burst (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | ALL-Intra, ProRes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic DCS5M2XW/W | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 | 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 | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 425 | 693 | 1053 | 493 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 120 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 723 | 511 | 907 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic DCS5M2XW/W | 92.5 | 91.6 | 35.2 | 85.8 | 84.4 | 54.6 | 46 | 85.4 | 63.5 | 4 | 86.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $2,760
Best Buy 1 offer From $2,760
Amazon 1 offer From $2,960
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