Panasonic
Lumix S5
Compact affordable L-mount full-frame for hybrid shooters.
$1,799
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
51,200
Burst
7 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
5-stop
Weight
714 g
Battery
470 shots
Sensor size
Panasonic Lumix S5
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Body size
Panasonic Lumix S5
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
133 × 97 × 82 mm · 714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Excellent8.5/ 10
- · 24.2MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Limited3.5/ 10
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
- · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Video & Hybrid
Excellent8.5/ 10
- · 6K video for oversampled 4K
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Good7.0/ 10
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good7.0/ 10
- · 714g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair4.0/ 10
- · Animal subject recognition
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Excellent8.0/ 10
- · Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
Pros
- ✓ Compact FF
- ✓ Dual slots
- ✓ Good video
Cons
- – DFD AF only
- – Older now
- – 24MP
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix S5
Sensor
Resolution24.2 MP
Sensor type35mm Full-Frame CMOS
Sensor size35.6 x 23.8 mm
AA filterNo
Processor
ProcessorVenus Engine
ISO
ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)204,800
Shutter
Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/8000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones225
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-6 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal
Burst
Burst (mechanical)7 fps
Burst (electronic)7 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth24 frames
Video
Max resolution6K
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileV-Log / HLG
CodecsH.265, H.264, MOV, MP4
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness5 stops
Body
Weight714 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9 mm
Weather sealingYes
Battery
BatteryDMW-BLK22
Battery life (CIPA)470 shots
Storage
Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.74 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz
LCD
LCD size3 in
LCD typeFully articulating
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Lens Mount
Lens mountL-Mount