Panasonic's game-changing L-Mount body — 24.2MP with phase-detect hybrid AF, IBIS, and unlimited 4K recording.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 II launched in 2023 as the most significant Panasonic camera in years — the first to feature phase-detect hybrid AF, finally addressing the most common criticism of Panasonic's previous DFD contrast-detect system.
The 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor delivers excellent image quality. 779-point phase-detect hybrid AF with real-time subject detection for people, animals, and vehicles. 30fps burst. Dual native ISO. 6K 30p and 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 internal. V-Log built in. Active cooling for unlimited recording.
L-Mount with weather-sealed magnesium alloy body at 740g. Dual SD card slots. 3.68M-dot OLED EVF. 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen. 5-axis IBIS with Active I.S. mode for stabilised handheld video. USB-C PD charging. WiFi 5 and Bluetooth.
Available used at mid-range prices. The addition of phase-detect AF transforms Panasonic's competitiveness — the S5 II is a genuine rival to the Sony A7 IV. The S5 IIX variant adds RAW video output. Outstanding value for a full-frame hybrid camera.