Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless
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Product Overview
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is an entry-level hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera. With a dual-gain sensor that has base ISOs at 100 and 640, the Lumix S5 is an excellent budget choice to enter full-frame stills and videos shooting.
The Lumix S5 offers 14+ stops of dynamic range as well as V-Log / V-Gamut compatibility. Like other Panasonic mirrorless cameras, the S5 is optimized for video work, supporting 4:3 Anamorphic mode, 4K 60p interval shooting, and 4K HDR.
It also offers lots of flexibility in usage, with two SD card slots (including one UHS-II) as well as WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. The flip-out display makes it easy for content creators in vlog applications and for consumers with selfie works or group photos.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 65%
Pros
- Fully articulated LCD
- 6.5 stops of IBIS
- Weather-sealed
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- Low 7.0 fps burst rate
- Viewfinder with low 0.74x magnification
- Low resolution EVF
What external reviewers found
External score 78%
Pros
- Great overall video performance
- Superb battery life
- Excellent image quality
Cons
- No built-in zoom
- Bulky and bulky for a mirrorless camera
- No Micro HDMI port
- No RAW video
- No full-frame mirrorless
- No video assist tools
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 89% (normalized by Neofiliac)’re shooting 10 bit 4k internal, clips are limited to half an hour each, but I managed four consecutive ones on a single charge without overheating. The S5 also becomes the first full-framer at its price point to offer 4k at 50 or 60p, albeit with an APSC crop. There’s also support for anamorphic modes which use special lenses to squeeze a wide aspect ratio into a 4:3 shape for recording.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No RAW video
- No built-in zoom
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Panasonic Lumix S5 is shaping up to be a very impressive, high-end video camera. It's a miniature workhorse that can keep rank with its larger, more expensive siblings. You can get S1H quality from a camera that's half the price. The camera has grown on me a little more every day that I've had it.
Pros
- S1H video quality
- 5.9K RAW video
- Firmware update is coming soon
Cons
- No continuous autofocus or 6K internal recording
- No video assist tools
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 90% (normalized by Neofiliac) Panasonic is sticking with its contrast-detection autofocus system with the S5. Subject tracking is effective, but is limited to working at 6fps. The S5 is the best full-frame camera for the money for videographers. It records internally at 10-bit quality, and can push 60fps at 4K.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- 10-bit video recording
- In-body stabilization
- 5-axis stabilizer
Cons
- No manual focus
rtings[4]
Reviewer score 68% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Panasonic S5 is great for travel photography. Images are low in noise and graininess, even at high ISO levels. It also features a wide shutter speed range, allowing for intricate long-exposure photography. Its autofocus system is also quick and reliable, and the camera's body feels exceptionally well-built.
Pros
- Excellent overall video quality
- Excellent autofocus system
- Superb battery life
- Incredibly well-built and comfortable to hold
- Great overall video performance
- Impressive autofocusing system.
- Incredible battery l
Cons
- Bulky and bulky for a mirrorless camera
- High maximum shooting speed isn't particularly high
t3[5]
Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)Panasonic S5 is a good little hybrid camera available at an affordable price. Image and video quality is very good - which is arguably the most important thing. The body of the camera is also well-designed, with an ergonomic and sensible layout. There are still some problems with Panasonic S5 that could put you off, largely due to the type of photographer you are.
Pros
- Very good image and video quality
- Fully articulating screen
- Good battery life
Cons
- No full-frame mirrorless
- Micro HDMI port
techradar[6]
Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)Panasonic Lumix S5 is a full-frame Micro Four Thirds camera with a 20-60mm kit lens. It offers V-Log recording with 14 stops of dynamic range, time-lapse recording, dual native ISO and anamorphic 4K. Micro HDMI cables tend to be more prone to breaking than their full-size equivalents, but it's not a deal-breaker.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Decent battery life
Cons
- No Micro HDMI port
- Can struggle with high-contrast situations
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