Lumix

Lumix S5 II

Panasonic's breakthrough full-frame hybrid. The S5 II adds phase-detect AF to the Lumix S lineup for the first time, pairing it with 6K video, 5-axis IBIS, and a weather-sealed body — transforming Lumix's full-frame offer.

Typical Price
£1999–£2199
Average price across retailers: ~£2099
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Core
Sensor
24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Leica L-mount
Dimensions
134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weight
740g body only
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation
5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate
30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical
Battery Life
740 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Viewfinder
0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity
USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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Suitability Score by Genre
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Travel
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Great For
🎬
Vlogging & Video 6K, 4K/60p, V-Log, and IBIS — one of the best value full-frame video cameras.
💍
Wedding & Events Weather sealing, V-Log, and excellent dynamic range for demanding event work.
👤
Portrait Full-frame background separation and phase-detect AF produce excellent portraits.
🏔️
Landscape Weather sealing, IBIS, and excellent dynamic range suit landscape photography.
✈️
Travel Good all-rounder for travel — capable but heavier than Sony/Fujifilm alternatives.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
Sports & Action Phase-detect AF improved but slower than Sony/Canon for tracking fast subjects.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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