Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX
A 24.2MP full-frame sensor records 6K ProRes video internally to USB-SSD, backed by 5-axis IBIS for stabilized handheld work. The included spare battery and charger add on-set practicality, while expandable ISO up to 204800 handles low-light scenes with clarity. Best for cinematographers and video podcasters who need robust codecs and stabilization, but not for vloggers given its 1656g body and fixed screen.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
Video 6K
IBIS Yes
Weight 1656 g
33 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes |
Build
| Weight | 1.7 kg / 3.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 6K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1656 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | 31.1 | 34 | 59.5 | 26.9 | 79.6 | 46.1 | 44.7 | 23.5 | 50.4 | 43.6 | 69.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.1 | 85.9 | 94.4 | 92.6 | 88.8 | 56.6 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.9 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 90.1 | 98.7 | 66.3 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.9 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.3 | 95 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 95 | 98.1 | 96.6 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 92 | 93 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89 | 87.6 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.7 | 62.7 | 97.1 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 92 | 82.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 38.2 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 76 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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