Sony's compact Super 35 cinema camera — E-mount with 4K and slow-motion for documentary work.
The Sony PXW-FS5 is a compact Super 35mm cinema camcorder with Sony E-mount interchangeable lens system, released approximately 2015. Designed for documentary, news-gathering, and broadcast production requiring a lightweight, modular cinema camera. Sony E mount.
Super 35mm (approximately APS-C) Exmor CMOS sensor. 4K recording (internal S-Log or external RAW via optional XDCA-FS5 extension). Variable ND filter (built-in). Slow motion up to 240fps at 1080p. E-mount (accepts Sony E and FE-mount lenses). At approximately 800g body only. Sony E mount.
The PXW-FS5's Super 35mm E-mount positions it as a cinema/broadcast camcorder that accepts Sony's native mirrorless lens ecosystem — both E-mount APS-C and FE full-frame lenses, though the Super 35mm sensor gives full coverage with FE lenses. The built-in ND filter provides exposure control without clip-on NDs. The optional XDCA-FS5 adapter adds 4K RAW output capability.
On the used market the Sony PXW-FS5 is a compact Super 35mm cinema camcorder for E-mount lenses. Condition checks: E-mount contacts, variable ND filter operation (listen and test for step noise), 4K recording function, slow-motion modes, battery health (BP-U batteries). Optional XDCA-FS5 is a separate accessory — confirm whether included.