Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX DC-S5M2X Black 2023

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

Featuring a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 779-point phase-detection AF, it records 6K30p 4:2:0 10-bit video internally and supports ProRes RAW output to an external recorder. Its 5-axis IBIS provides 6.5 stops of stabilization, and the weather-sealed body enables unlimited C4K/4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit capture without overheating. This camera is ideal for hybrid shooters and YouTubers needing dependable subject-tracking autofocus and high-resolution video in a portable full-frame system.

Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
AF Points 779 pts
Burst 9 fps
Video 6K @60fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX DC-S5M2X Black 2023 camera
68 Overall Score

Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile) 93rd
  • Strong build (93rd percentile) 93rd

Cons

  • Below average social proof (20th percentile)

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 97.7
EVF 91.6
Build 92.6
Burst 81.8
Video 66.7
Sensor 54.6
Battery 46
Display 85.4
Connectivity 94.3
Social Proof 20
Stabilization 93.2

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type CMOS
Size full-frame
Megapixels 24.2 MP
ISO Range 100
Processor L2

Autofocus

AF Points 779
Eye AF Yes
Animal AF Yes
Subject Detection Yes

Shooting

Burst (Mechanical) 9
Burst (Electronic) 30
Electronic Shutter Yes

Video

Max Resolution 6K
4K FPS 60
1080p FPS 120
10-bit Yes
Log Profile Yes
RAW Video Yes
Codec ALL-Intra, ProRes

Display & EVF

Screen Size 3"
Touchscreen Yes
Articulating Yes
EVF Resolution 3.68 M dots

Build

Weather Sealed Yes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
USB USB-C
HDMI HDMI Type A
Hot Shoe Yes

vs Competition

Spec Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX DC-S5M2X Fujifilm X-H2S Sony a7R V OM System OM-1 Nikon Z Z8 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Type mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame 26.2MP aps-c 61MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds 45.7MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 779 425 693 1053 493 121
Burst FPS 9 40 10 10 120 15
Video 6K @60fps 6K @120fps 8K @60fps 4K @60fps 8K @120fps 4K @30fps
IBIS true true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) - 579 723 511 907 580
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFEVFBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX DC-S5M2X 97.791.692.681.866.754.64685.494.32093.2
Fujifilm X-H2S Compare 89.496.193.692.697.496.998.398.894.393.294.7
Sony a7R V Compare 94.899.196.476.49577.693.385.494.397.398.4
OM System OM-1 Compare 95.397.583.793.984.446.89585.486.482.586.8
Nikon Z Z8 Compare 91.393.686.899.898.669.990.185.494.360.892.6
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare 81.384.793.690.468.746.892.885.494.399.996.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From $1,940 2 offers across 1 retailer
Newegg 2 offers From $1,940

We started tracking prices for this product on May 27, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.

Usage Scores

Overall (68.3)Video (64)Travel (61.7)Youtube (68.3)Beginner (67.1)Vlogging (60.2)Streaming (58.9)Photography (73)Wedding Events (72.5)Sports Wildlife (79.1)Product Photography (68.4)

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