Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX DC-S5M2XBODY
The 24.2MP full-frame sensor pairs with phase hybrid autofocus and internal 5.8K ProRes recording, delivering confident subject tracking and ready-to-edit video without external recorders. Active I.S. stabilization and a 3.7M-dot EVF on a 658g body keep handheld footage steady and composition clear, even with non-stabilized lenses. This camera suits YouTube creators and live streamers who need dependable autofocus and broadcast-ready codecs in a portable setup.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
Burst 30 fps
Video 8K @60fps
IBIS Yes
50 Overall Score
Price $1,880
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong display (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong connectivity (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes, RAW |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX DC-S5M2XBODY | 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 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @60fps | 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) | - | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX DC-S5M2XBODY | 66.7 | 34.2 | 36.6 | 84 | 62.6 | 46.7 | 44.7 | 81.5 | 81.4 | 69.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 88.9 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 93 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.1 | 98.8 | 66.6 | 91.5 | 99.4 | 93 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.5 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 84 | 95.2 | 97.9 | 96.6 | 81.5 | 93 | 93.3 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.1 | 87.8 | 99.5 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 63 | 97.1 | 81.5 | 93 | 83.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.6 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 83.8 | 38.8 | 93.9 | 81.5 | 93 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $1,880
Newegg 1 offers From $1,880
May 28, 2026 $1,880
Usage Scores
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