Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
51,200
Burst
30 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
5-stop
Weight
740 g
Battery
370 shots
Sensor size
Panasonic Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Body size
Panasonic Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
134 × 102 × 90 mm · 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 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
Good7.5/ 10
- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · 779 AF points — good coverage
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
Good6.5/ 10
- · 740g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Good6.5/ 10
- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Excellent8.0/ 10
- · Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
Pros
- ✓ Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓ 6K open gate
- ✓ IBIS
- ✓ Great value
Cons
- – 24MP resolution
- – L-mount size
- – AF still behind Canon/Sony
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix S5 II
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 systemPhase Hybrid AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones779
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-6 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal, Car, Motorcycle
Burst
Burst (mechanical)9 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth200 frames
Video
Max resolution6K Open Gate
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
Weight740 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm
Weather sealingYes
Battery
BatteryDMW-BLK22
Battery life (CIPA)370 shots
Storage
Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution3,680,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz
LCD
LCD size3 in
LCD typeFully articulating
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
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