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Lumix S5 II

Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.

$1,999

Launch price

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Lumix S5 II

Last updated June 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

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Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix S5 II

35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

847 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Panasonic Lumix S5 II front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Panasonic Lumix S5 II back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Panasonic Lumix S5 II top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

134 × 102 × 90 mm · 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)

Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · 24.2MP — solid resolution
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Excellent
9.5/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · 779 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · 6K video for oversampled 4K
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 740g — manageable for travel
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Excellent
8.0/ 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
1080p max frame rate180 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileV-Log / HLG
CodecsH.265, H.264, MOV, MP4

Stabilization

Stabilization type5-axis sensor-shift
In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
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