Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX

Capturing 6K Apple ProRes internally with a 24.2MP full-frame sensor, phase-detection autofocus, and 5-stop IBIS, this body excels in high-bitrate video with sustained unlimited recording thanks to its advanced heat management. The included 20-60mm and 85mm f/1.8 lenses, plus wired LAN and Wi-Fi streaming support for RTMP/RTMPS protocols, make it a versatile out-of-the-box production tool. It's best for video creators and live streamers who need reliable autofocus and ProRes workflow, not those prioritizing travel portability.

Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
Video 6K
IBIS Yes
Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX camera
35 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
  • Strong video (83rd percentile) 83rd
  • Strong connectivity (80th percentile) 80th

Cons

  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
  • Below average display (30th percentile)
  • Below average burst (34th percentile)

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 38.3
EVF 39.9
Build 35.2
Burst 33.9
Video 83.4
Sensor 58
Battery 47
Display 29.5
Connectivity 79.6
Social Proof 21.6
Affordability 0
Stabilization 89.2

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type CMOS
Size full-frame
Megapixels 24.2 MP

Video

Max Resolution 6K
Log Profile Yes
RAW Video Yes
Codec Apple ProRes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes
USB USB-C
HDMI ✓
Hot Shoe Yes

vs Competition

Spec Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Fujifilm X-H2 Nikon Z Z9 Sony Cinema Line FX30 Canon EOS R6 Mark III OM System OM-1 Mark II
Type mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless cinema mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 45.7MP full-frame 26MP aps-c 32.5MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points - 425 493 759 1053 1053
Burst FPS - 15 30 120 40 120
Video 6K 8K @60fps 8K @120fps 4K @120fps 8K @120fps 4K @60fps
IBIS true true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) - 579 1160 646 608 511
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFEVFBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofAffordabilityStabilization
Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX 38.339.935.233.983.4584729.579.621.6089.2
Fujifilm X-H2 Compare 92.396.994.582.295.498.997.887.696.194.32496
Nikon Z Z9 Compare 93.59299.495.498.770.99887.696.194.38.789.2
Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare 9787.895.699.692.295.596.787.696.179.31789.2
Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare 98.891.39592.690.566.297.498.896.194.314.699.6
OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.899.891.499.685.151.69687.696.189.617.699.6

Usage Scores

Overall (35.4)Video (47.5)Travel (23.6)Youtube (36.1)Beginner (24.8)Vlogging (23.6)Streaming (37.6)Photography (35.3)Wedding Events (35.2)Sports Wildlife (26.9)Product Photography (40)
  • Overall35.4
  • Video47.5
  • Travel23.6
  • Youtube36.1
  • Beginner24.8
  • Vlogging23.6
  • Streaming37.6
  • Photography35.3
  • Wedding Events35.2
  • Sports Wildlife26.9
  • Product Photography40

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