Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX 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.
About This Camera
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
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong video (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong connectivity (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average social proof (22th percentile) 22th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average af (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Apple ProRes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a1 a1 II | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 6K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 579 | 658 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX | 33.4 | 36.2 | 35.9 | 29 | 81.8 | 49 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 73.1 | 22.4 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.2 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 84.8 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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