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Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Key Features:

  • Mirrorless Camera Type
  • 2020-09-02 Release Date
  • Gallery 24.2MP
  • Grid Full Frame Sensor
  • Interchangeable Lens
  • Weight (incl. card & battery): 714 grams
  • Ideal for Hybrid Photography & Videography, Intermediate Level, Everyday
  • $1999 MSRP
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Description

The Panasonic S5 has the same sensor as the S1 but comes in a smaller and cheaper body.

Pros:

  • Weather sealed
  • In body image stabilization: 5-axis Image sensor shift type

Cons:

  • 29 minute max continuous video shooting imposed on some video modes like 4K shooting
  • Dual memory card slots but only 1 slot supports UHS-II
  • Easy to accidentally press the AF-ON button due to its placement
  • Autofocus can be a hit or miss

Lens Specifications

Interchangeable Lens
Mount Type: Leica L

Screen and Viewfinder

LCD: Fully articulating LCD (selfie)
Touch Screen
Electronic Viewfinder

Photo

RAW Type: HLG, RW2
Max Continuous Shooting Speed: 7 fps
Min Shutter Speed: 1/8000
Max Shutter Speed: 60
Bulb
Bulb Time:

Bulb up to 30 minutes

Video

Max Video Resolution:
3840x2160 (UHD 4K)
Max Movie Frame Rate: 180 fps
Movie Recording Limit: mins.
File Format: MP4, MOV
Video Compression: H.264, H.265, Long GOP
Audio Format: Linear PCM, AAC

Exposure

Min ISO: 50
Max ISO: 204800
Highlight Alert Display (images)
Zebra Display (movies)
Exposure Modes:

Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual Exposure

Focus

Focus Modes AF-S (Single-Shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), Manual Focus
Human Eye/Face Detection
Animal Eye Detection
Focus Peaking: Yes
# of Focus Points: 225

Physical Features

Recording Media: SDXC/SDHC/SD, UHS-1, UHS-II
Width: 132.6 mm
Height: 97.1 mm
Depth: 81.9 mm
Weight (incl. battery): 714 grams
Battery Life (# of shots): 470
Dust and moisture resistant
3.5mm External Microphone Jack
Bluetooth
Dedicated Movie Button
Dual Memory Card Slots
HDMI Micro Connector Type D
Headphone Jack
Hot Shoe
2.5mm Remote Release Connector
USB Charging
USB Type -C
Wi-Fi

Special Features

4K and/or 6K PHOTO
 Aperture Bracket
 Auto Exposure Bracket
 Bracketing
 Bulb
 Face Detection
 Focus Bracket
 Focus Peaking
 Focus Stacking
 Highlight Alert
 HLG Video
 Image Stabilization
 In-Camera RAW Conversion
 Interval Shooting
 Live Cropping
 Log Recording
 Movie Editing
 Multiple Exposures
 Post Foucs
 Quick Motion
 Slow Motion
 Tethering with Software
 USB Streaming with Manufacturer Software
 Waveform Monitor
 White Balance Bracket
 Wind Noise Reduction
 Zebra Display
Digital Zoom: 2
Image Stabilization: Electronic, In Body, Optical (with compatible lens)
Sensor Cleaning
Filters:

Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome / Silky Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Fantasy / Star Filter / One Point Color / Sunshine