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Lumix S5 IIX

Name: Lumix S5 IIX
Brand: Lumix
Availability: InStock

The Lumix S5 IIX is the video-enhanced sibling of the S5 II — sharing the same 24.2MP full-frame sensor and phase-hybrid AF, but adding ProRes RAW output over HDMI, 6K/30p Open Gate shooting, USB power delivery for extended video sessions, and a 4K/30p internal anamorphic desqueeze mode. For video professionals already invested in the L-mount system, it represents the most capable video tool Panasonic has produced in a portable full-frame body.

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£2399 new

Average price across retailers: ~£2499

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Core

Released

2023

Sensor

24.2MP full-frame CMOS

Resolution

24.2 MP

Mount

L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)

Dimensions

134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm

Weight

740g body only

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

Autofocus

Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition

Stabilisation

5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops

Burst Rate

9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)

Battery Life

~370 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support

Viewfinder

OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×

Screen

3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots

Memory Cards

Dual SD UHS-II slots

Connectivity

USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size

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Who should buy this

Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Vlogging & Video

9.0

Portrait

9.0

Landscape

9.0

Travel

7.0

Sports

7.0

Street

4.0

✅ Great For

🎬

Vlogging & Video ProRes RAW, 6K Open Gate, USB power — the finest portable full-frame video camera on L-mount.

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Portrait 24MP with phase-hybrid AF and V-Log produces stunning portrait stills and video.

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Landscape 24MP full-frame, weather sealed, and 6.5-stop IBIS — excellent for demanding landscape conditions.

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Travel Capable but heavy at 740g. S5 II is more practical for travel if ProRes RAW is not essential.

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Sports Phase-hybrid AF and 9fps are capable for sports but not optimised for it like Sony or Canon.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Street Too large for comfortable all-day street carry. The Sigma BF or fp is more suited to L-mount street.

📝 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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