Panasonic
Lumix S5
Compact affordable L-mount full-frame for hybrid shooters.
$1,799
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
51,200
Burst
7 fps
4K
59.94 fps
IBIS
5-stop
Weight
714 g
Battery
440 shots
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Sensor size
Panasonic Lumix S5
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
133 × 97 × 82 mm · 714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · 24.2MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Fair- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
- · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · Internal RAW video for color grading
- · Log profile (Panasonic V-Log) for grading latitude
Landscape
Good- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 714g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair- · Animal subject recognition
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Fair- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ Compact FF
- ✓ Dual slots
- ✓ Good video
Cons
- – DFD AF only
- – Older now
- – 24MP
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