PanasonicLUMIX DC-S5E-K S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera with 50mm F1.8 lens, 4K 60P Video Recording with Flip Screen and Wi-Fi, L-Mount, 5-Axis Dual I.S, (Black)

I won't go into too much depth on this camera but as my second one (and a third S5) I love the Lumix infrastructure. Great build quality, weight, functionality, auto focus is next level and the fans keep it from over heating at the most demanding of outdoor weddings.

For a long time I dreamt about and had my eye on the Sony A7iii. When I eventually saved up enough money to afford one, I was back on YouTube researching my perspective new camera. Then I saw a video comparing the Lumix S5 with the Sony a7iii camera. Many many hours later, I decided to ditch the Sony purchase in favour of the Panasonic. I cannot make a comparative assessment between the two cameras as I never experienced the Sony. Until now, my main camera was a Canon D200. I was very happy with; It’s still a good camera, but the Lumix S5 is a completely different beast and therefore cannot really be compared alongside the Canon. I’m not a stills photographer. I purchased this camera to make content videos and short films. The fact I can do all this in 4k is fantastic. Apparently, with a certain monitor attached, it is capable of recording in 6K. Compared to my Canon APS-C mirrored camera, the Lumix full-frame mirrorless camera is worlds apart. The D200 only offered 1080p. I was happy with the footage, but the Lumix S5 camera blows it out of the water. There is a bit of a learning curve to get used to all the different permutations in the menu, but the results so far are phenomenal. The fact I can shoot slow motion in 1080p at 120 frames per minute is fantastic! I haven’t done much slow motion, but I’m sure I can make use of 4k at 60 frames per minute in some of my shots.I’m not one for relying on auto focus, so all the gripes over the auto focus issues with the Lumix camera aren’t my concern. That said, I haven't noticed any issues. Almost all of what I do is shot in manual focus. One of the biggest game changers for me (apart from the full-frame sensor), compared against my Canon, is the in-body stabilisation. The D200 did not have it unless I paid a few hundred quid more for a lens that had stabilisation. it’s not even chalk and cheese. Without a gimbal or tripod, I was never able to get satisfactory stable shots with the D200. With some practice, I can get some very steady tripod free shots. I wouldn’t bother wasting several hundred quid on a gimbal. From what I’ve seen on YouTube, the Lumix in-body stabilisation surpasses the Sony.Physically, the Lumix is bigger and heftier than the D200. It feels solid in the hand and the build quality is great. The Lumix S5 cost me around £1,800. The Canon D200 was around £500. The difference in quality and feel was immediately obvious. The kit lens looks and feels much more like a professional lens with a 20 to 70 mm focal length. It’s probably not fair to compare the two cameras, but that’s all I had. The learning curve between these cameras is like comparing a GCSE to a university degree. I know i have much to study and will have this camera a long time before I reach it’s limitations.Obviously, reviews on any product are subjective. If you are looking at this camera and still remain undecided take my word for it, I was in exactly the same position in June 2021. I eventually decided to take the plunge after many hours of research. Besides, in this country, I always had the option to send it back within 30 days for a full refund as long as it was in the same condition that it arrived. However, I didn't send it back because I believe I made the right choice. I have been delighted with the footage captured so far.

I had intended to buy a Lumix G9II but the S5II was on offer so I bought that instead with the kit 20-60mm lens and an extra battery. Coming from a G9 the standout improvements are: full-frame, better viewfinder, better LCD, 'cleaner' layout, V-Log and of course the phase-detect autofocus. I've not found anything I don't like yet. I added the 50mm f1.8 and am happy with both 'low-end' lenses, despite having better M43 glass – the main reason I was looking to buy the G9II. Great quality video from both dual-ISO settings. When it came out the S5IIx was just a couple of hundred pounds dearer, hence a 'no-brainer' but the discounted standard S5II undercut that model significantly.

I was pleasantly surprised by this camera. The S5ii is a phenomenal improvement from its predecessor in terms of performance, especially when it comes to auto focus and colour science. While I have yet to use it for video more often, it has exceeded my expectations on the photography front.Although a lack of AA filter is a slight mistep, it still produces great quality images.

From first time I turned it on it just helps me to capture the most magical moments for myself and my clients. It’s without shadow of a doubt an amazing piece of work that makes me feel like it works for me not with me.

The media could not be loaded.  I will not bore you with the deatails , theres a million reviews and samples.Good:IBIS - the best nothing can beat it at the moment - my sample above was shot handheld.Image quality - cinema like ( netflix will be aproving it soon if the rumours are right )PRICE !!!!!Auto focus ! works perfectly for photography, nailed every shot instantly with the native 50mm lens.Bad:Video focus is where this camera will frustrate you.-1080p 422 10 bit - focus is excellent my toddler running around in my room , so light was not the best.Worked perfectly.- 4K 422 10bit (and anything in 4K really) focus struggles keeps breathing and hunting for no reason. this would have been the perfect camera if it wasnt for this.

Had the camera a couple of days now and its so bad its going back. To be clear, its not faulty, its just terrible.The picture quality is substantially below that of iPhone 12 Pro Max. Add to that that RAW support for the crap the camera spits out is a complete headache.Just avoid it.

I hav the GH% & S1H and this camera is head & shoulders above both of them. Incredible autofocus, stunning image quality. Will be buying another soon.

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Very happy with new camera. New firmware update 2.0 Auto focus work perfect.

Die Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5 II überzeugt als vielseitige spiegellose Vollformatkamera. Das 20–60 mm F3,5–5,6 Objektiv liefert scharfe und detailreiche Bilder. Besonders beeindruckend sind die 4K 60p und 6K 30p Videoaufnahmen, die hochwertige und flüssige Videos ermöglichen.Der Hybrid-Phasen-Autofokus und die Active IS Bildstabilisierung sorgen für präzise und verwacklungsfreie Aufnahmen. Der Flip-Screen erleichtert die Handhabung, insbesondere für Vlogger und Selfie-Aufnahmen. Mit WLAN ist eine schnelle Übertragung der Aufnahmen möglich. Der Ersatzakku DMW-BLK22 verlängert die Betriebszeit und erhöht die Flexibilität.Fazit: Die Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5 II bietet eine ausgezeichnete Bild- und Videoqualität, gepaart mit praktischen Funktionen und Zubehör, und ist eine klare Empfehlung für anspruchsvolle Fotografen und Videografen.Gesamtbewertung: 4.5 von 5 Sternen

Concernant l'apparail photo Lumix S5II 📷La qualité du boitier est au rendez-vous. La prise en main est bonne, les matériaux sont agréables au toucher, les boutons sont accessibles facilement, l'ergonomie est globalement très bonne.Pour le menu, ça se complique un peu pour un débutant, mais ça reste plutôt évident, même si les termes "photo" le sont moins.Les photos sont d'une qualité exceptionnelle et il faudra un logiciel spécifique pour ouvrir un fichier RAW de grosse qualité, ainsi qu'un bon PC.Idem avec la vidéo, la qualité est bluffante.Les options sont nombreuses et on se perd assez vite dans les réglages. Ne convient pas spécialement pour un débutant car il y a trop de paramètres. Il faut étudier un peu la théorie pour comprendre LA photo et être aguerri dans la retouche photo ou du montage vidéo à l'aide d'un logiciel. Sans ça, aucun intérêt d'acheter un appareil aussi sophistiqué.Globalement je suis satisfait mais il faut vraiment prendre le temps de comprendre le fonctionnement.

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