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Lumix S5

The Panasonic Lumix S5 brought professional video specs — 4K/60p 10-bit, V-Log, dual native ISO — to an accessible full-frame body. With 6.5-stop IBIS, weather sealing and L-mount compatibility, it's a formidable hybrid camera for videographers and photographers alike.

GearFrame's Take

The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.

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Value & Depreciation
£1999
Launch price
£1699
Today
=
15%
Value drop
Over ~6 years, this camera has cost roughly £50/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2020
Sensor
24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Leica L-mount
Dimensions
132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm
Weight
714g (body, battery, card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection
Stabilisation
6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
Burst Rate
7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
Battery Life
~470 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion
Viewfinder
EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen
3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Memory Cards
Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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8 lenses compatible with the Leica L-mount mount.

Who should buy this
  • Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
  • Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
  • Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
  • L-mount system users building a versatile kit
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Video
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Travel
7.0
Street
7.0
Wildlife
4.0
Great For
🎬
Video 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log with dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS — built for serious video work.
👤
Portrait Dual IBIS and beautiful rendering from the 24.2MP sensor. Works best in controlled shooting where AF limitations are minimised.
✈️
Travel Weather sealed and versatile. Heavier than ideal for ultralight travel but handles all conditions.
🏔️
Landscape IPX5 weather sealing handles outdoor conditions. 24.2MP delivers solid landscape resolution.
🌆
Street Excellent high-ISO performance and IBIS for handheld low-light street photography.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🦅
Wildlife Contrast-detect AF can struggle to track fast-moving unpredictable subjects. Better suited to static wildlife.
📝 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. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Lumix S5 Series
Panasonic's full-frame hybrid camera — two generations.