Panasonic Lumix S5

26 reviews

Apr, 2024

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portability (5)
durability (4)
image quality (3)
price (3)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of Panasonic Lumix S5. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the price and image quality are on the whole positive. The storage and durability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed comments about the size. Some have doubts about the lens and contrast.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix S5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (t3.com)

Panasonic Lumix S5 review

Blending together the best of both worlds, this full-framer is what we've been waiting for from Panasonic

Great handling ; Fantastic video specs ; Fully articulating touch-sensitive screen

Advanced video users will miss the full-sized HDMI port ; Compatible lenses are large compared to the body

Panasonic has faced a lot of criticism with its S series of full-frame cameras - they haven’t been as warmly received as its smaller-format G series. By listening to that feedback and essentially melding together the two lines, the S5 very much feels...

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic Lumix S5 review: The full-frame 4K master

If you're looking for a small-scale full-frame camera that's also a video capture ace then there's nothing to outclass the S5 at this price point.

Compact for a full-frame camera ; Great design and build ; Relatively affordable for its spec and performance ; Reliable autofocus/people tracking ; Charges via USB-C ; Two SD card slots

4K60p crops down to APS-C ; Focus selector button could be easier to adjust ; Only one of the SD card slots is UHS-II

This well-made and compact full-frame camera doesn't cost a whole lot more than the Micro Four Thirds video champ: the GH5. And it's cheaper than its larger-scale full-frame sibling: the Lumix S1. So, whichever way you look at it, the Lumix S5 is...

Oct, 2020

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Panasonic Lumix S5 Review

Panasonic's new full-frame 24mp L-Mount camera, the Panasonic Lumix S5, reviewed - a more compact L-Mount camera, it offers a wide range of features and abilities to would suit both the stills photographer, and the videographer.

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Panasonic Lumix S5 review: Incredible video power in a smaller package

The Lumix S5 is Panasonic's answer to Canon's EOS R6 and is the best video-centric camera in its price range. It's smaller and costs less than the Lumix S1, but it actually delivers better video features. That includes a flip-out display, five-axis...

4K 10-bit video ; 5-axis stabilization ; Flip-out display ; Compact size ; Faster autofocus

Poor contrast-detect autofocus ; Poor electronic viewfinder ; Slow photo burst speeds

Canon’s $2,500 EOS R6 has higher internal data rates and superior Dual Pixel phase-detect autofocus, plus it’s better for still photography. However, the S5 is $500 cheaper and should suffer less from overheating issues that can cripple video recording...

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Daven Mathies (digitaltrends.com)

Panasonic Lumix S5 review: A true enthusiast’s camera

The Lumix S5 is Panasonic's true answer to the Sony A7 III and Nikon Z 6. There's still room for improvement, but it scores big wins in design and video.

Excellent design, build quality ; Improved face/eye autofocus ; 96MP high-resolution mode ; Unlimited 4K/30 recording ; 30-minute 4K/60

Low-resolution EVF ; Autofocus lags behind competition ; Slow continuous shooting

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Dale Baskin , Carey Rose , Jeff Keller (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 review

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is the company's most portable full-frame stills/video hybrid camera. Read our in-depth review to see how it stacks up against the competition.

Mar, 2021

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Review

Excellent 24MP full-frame sensor ; 5-axis IBIS ; Improved DFD focus system ; 10-bit 4K60 video ; 5.9K ProRes Raw with Ninja V ; Dust and splash protection ; Superb ergonomics ; Dual SDXC card slots

L-mount lens library still growing ; Tracking focus limited to 6fps

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is a slimmer, more affordable full-frame camera, with loads of appeal for photographers shopping for an entry-level or midrange model.

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic S5 Review

The Panasonic S5 is a brand new hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera that's equally as capable at shooting both stills and video. In an ever more crowded market, does the Lumix S5 offer enough to stand out against the likes of the Sony A7 III, Canon EOS...

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Panasonic S5 Review

For those interested in a Panasonic mirrorless camera, the company now offers two different model lines to choose from, Micro Four Thirds or Full-frame. As one of the Micro Four Thirds platform co-creators, their offerings here are wide-ranging, while...

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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (tomsguide.com)

Panasonic Lumix S5 review

The Panasonic Lumix S5 is an excellent full-frame mirrorless camera for both stills and video. Find out what we like about it in our Panasonic Lumix S5 review.

If you look at the big picture (no pun intended), we think you’ll find that the Panasonic Lumix S5 offers a lot of value for the price. This highly versatile camera will meet the needs of both still and video shooters, without breaking the bank.

Jun, 2022