Panasonic S5 II with 18-40mm + S 85mm f1.8 (SKU BUN1-DC-S5M2NE-S85ME)

The Panasonic Lumix S5 II mirrorless camera is built for creators who need strong performance in both stills and video. It features a newly designed 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor and an updated L2 image processing engine. Together, these make the S5 II the first Lumix camera to use Phase Hybrid AF, delivering fast, accurate autofocus. The camera records 6K video for up to 30 minutes and offers unlimited 4K recording. Designed with video in mind, it also includes an Active I.S. system that stabilizes handheld and walking shots for smoother footage.

New Sensor and Processing Engine

The upgraded 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor works alongside the L2 processor and incorporates a new Phase Hybrid AF system with 779 phase-detection points, greatly improving subject tracking and focus reliability. The sensor delivers a wide dynamic range and supports an ISO range of 100–51,200, expandable to 50–204,800, so it can be used confidently in many lighting conditions.

For action and fast-moving subjects, the S5 II offers continuous shooting up to 9 fps with the mechanical shutter and up to 30 fps with the electronic shutter at full resolution. The in-body 5-axis sensor-shift stabilization not only supports standard stills and video, but also powers a High Resolution mode that combines eight frames into one 96MP RAW or JPEG image at 12000 × 8000 pixels. This mode is ideal for static scenes and tripod work, providing more detail and better color accuracy than a single exposure.

6K and 4K Video Recording

In addition to stills, the S5 II is a highly capable video camera. It records full-frame 6K 30p video in 4:2:0 10-bit color for up to 30 minutes, and it supports unlimited recording in DCI and UHD 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit modes. For slow-motion work, the camera offers frame rates up to 120p, enabling smooth high-resolution slow-motion footage. RAW output over HDMI is available with an optional license upgrade.

V-Log comes pre-installed and provides a flat, neutral gamma curve with approximately 14+ stops of dynamic range. This gives precise control in color grading and allows footage to be matched seamlessly with Panasonic VariCam cameras.

Borrowed from Panasonic’s broadcast line, Dual Native ISO technology helps balance low noise with high sensitivity. Each pixel has two separate circuits:

• Low ISO circuit base values:
  ISO 100 (standard)
  ISO 640 (V-Log)
  ISO 400 (HLG)
  ISO 200 (Cinelike D2/V2)

• Low Noise circuit base values:
  ISO 640 (standard)
  ISO 4000 (V-Log)
  ISO 2500 (HLG)
  ISO 1250 (Cinelike D2/V2)

This approach helps maintain clean images across a wide range of ISOs.

Phase Hybrid AF System

The S5 II is the first Lumix mirrorless camera to adopt Phase Hybrid AF, combining phase-detection and contrast-detection for fast, reliable focusing. With 779 phase-detection points, it offers highly accurate autofocus in both stills and video.

This system is designed to perform in six key challenging situations, including low light, strong backlight, and scenes with multiple moving subjects. The camera can reliably maintain focus on the intended subject even when others move across the frame or when lighting is difficult.

Dual I.S. 2 with Active I.S.

For handheld stills, Dual I.S. 2 combines in-body 5-axis stabilization with compatible lens stabilization to provide approximately 6.5 stops of shake compensation. For video, the newly developed Active I.S. system further improves stabilization while the camera is moving, especially during walking shots, resulting in smoother, more stable footage.

Body Design and Handling

• L-Mount interface allows use of a wide range of lenses from the L-Mount Alliance, including many classic and modern anamorphic lenses.

• 3.68M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder with approximately 0.78x magnification and switchable 60 fps or 120 fps refresh rates for smooth, detailed viewing.

• 3.0" 1.84M-dot free-angle touchscreen LCD for live view, playback, and menu navigation. The fully articulating design supports high, low, and front-facing shooting.

• 8-direction joystick and a straightforward menu system for fast, efficient operation.

• USB-C port for high-speed data transfer and in-camera battery charging.

• Full-size HDMI-A port for robust video output to external monitors or recorders.

• 2.5 mm port for the optional DMW-RS2 remote shutter, and 3.5 mm microphone and headphone jacks for advanced audio setups.

• Dual UHS-II SD card slots for flexible storage, including separate RAW/JPEG recording, mirrored backup, or relay recording.

• Built-in cooling fan for effective heat management, enabling extended or unlimited recording in supported modes.

• Magnesium alloy construction with dust- and splash-resistant sealing for use in harsh environments.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity

• Bluetooth Low Energy (5.0) provides a constant, low-power link to a smartphone or tablet.

• Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with 802.11b/g and 802.11a/n/ac support) allows fast file transfer and smooth remote control.

• The Lumix Sync app (Android and iOS) enables remote shooting, wireless image transfer, and simple firmware updates.

Additional Camera Features

• Real-time LUT support allows custom LUTs to be applied directly in-camera for instant color looks.

• Live cropping lets you perform in-frame panning and zooming while recording video using the full sensor, then output cropped 4K or FHD footage.

• Still images can be recorded not only in 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, and 16:9, but also in 65:24 and 2:1 panoramic formats.

• Color Shading Compensation corrects peripheral color shifts that may occur when older or adapted lenses are used.

• Compatible with Lumix Tether software for USB-based remote still and video shooting.

• Supports 4-channel 48 kHz or 96 kHz 24-bit audio recording when used with the optional DMW-XLR1 XLR adapter.

• In-camera USB PD battery charging is possible with the optional DMW-BTC15 charger.

Panasonic Lumix S 18–40mm f/4.5–6.3 Lens

The Lumix S 18–40mm f/4.5–6.3 is an extremely compact, lightweight zoom lens designed for full-frame L-Mount cameras. Weighing around 155 g (0.34 lb), it is one of the smallest and lightest zoom lenses in its class, making it a great everyday or travel companion.

Covering focal lengths from an ultra-wide 18 mm to a standard 40 mm, it is ideal for:

• Wide landscapes and cityscapes

• Architecture and interiors

• Natural-perspective snapshots

With a minimum focusing distance of 0.15 m (5.91") and a maximum magnification of 0.28x, it can also capture close-up details with ease. Focus breathing suppression and smooth autofocus make it suitable for video as well as stills.

The lens uses an optical design of 8 elements in 7 groups, including aspherical (ASPH), extra-low dispersion (ED), and ultra high refractive (UHR) elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharpness and contrast across the frame. Despite its small size, it is built to a high standard with reliable optical performance across the zoom range.

Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens

The Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 is a compact short-telephoto prime lens for full-frame L-Mount mirrorless cameras. The 85 mm focal length is ideal for portraits and selective compositions, and the bright f/1.8 maximum aperture provides good low-light performance and smooth background separation while keeping the lens small and well-balanced.

Key characteristics:

• Designed for full-frame L-Mount cameras, and suitable for APS-C models where it offers a 127.5 mm equivalent focal length.

• f/1.8 maximum aperture for depth-of-field control and low-light shooting.

• Two extra-low dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for high clarity and accurate color.

• Linear autofocus motor delivers fast, smooth, and nearly silent AF performance for both stills and video.

• Rounded 9-blade diaphragm helps create pleasing, creamy bokeh when using selective focus.

• Dust-, moisture-, and freeze-resistant construction for dependable use outdoors and in tougher conditions.

Package Includes

• Panasonic Lumix S5 II Mirrorless Camera Body

• Panasonic Lumix S 18–40mm f/4.5–6.3 Lens

• Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens

• Front Lens Caps

• Rear Lens Caps

• Lens Hood

Key Specifications – Panasonic Lumix S5 II Camera

• Lens Mount: Leica L

• Sensor: 35.6 × 23.8 mm full-frame CMOS

• Sensor Resolution: 25.28 MP (actual), 24.2 MP (effective, 6000 × 4000)

• Image Stabilization: 5-axis sensor-shift in-body stabilization

• Built-in ND Filter: None

• Capture Type: Stills and video

Exposure and Shutter

• Shutter Types: Mechanical focal plane, electronic shutter, electronic front curtain

• Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 to 60 s, Bulb up to 30 minutes

• Electronic Front Curtain: 1/2000 to 60 s, Bulb up to 30 minutes

• Electronic Shutter: 1/8000 to 60 s, Bulb up to 60 s

• ISO (Photo/Video): 100–51,200 (extended 50–204,800)

• Metering: Multi, center-weighted, spot, highlight-weighted

• Exposure Modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Auto

• Exposure Compensation: –5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV steps)

• Metering Range: 0 to 18 EV

• White Balance: 2500–10,000K plus presets (AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, Color Temperature, White Set 1–4)

Continuous Shooting and Timers

• Mechanical Shutter:
  Up to 9 fps for approx. 200 RAW / 300 JPEG
  Up to 5 fps for approx. 200 RAW / 300 JPEG
  Up to 2 fps for approx. 200 RAW / 300 JPEG

• Electronic Shutter:
  Up to 30 fps for approx. 200 RAW / 200 JPEG
  Up to 9, 5, or 2 fps for approx. 200 RAW / 300 JPEG

• Interval Recording: Yes

• Self-Timer: 2 or 10 seconds

Still Image Sizes and Aspect Ratios

• Aspect Ratios: 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1, 65:24, 2:1

Examples of resolutions:

• 3:2
  96 MP (12000 × 8000, via pixel-shift)
  96 MP (8496 × 5664, via pixel-shift)
  24.2 MP (6000 × 4000, 4272 × 2848, 3024 × 2016)

• 4:3
  96 MP (10656 × 8000, via pixel-shift)
  96 MP (7552 × 5664, via pixel-shift)
  24.2 MP (5328 × 4000, 3792 × 2848, 2688 × 2016)

• 16:9
  96 MP (12000 × 6736, via pixel-shift)
  96 MP (8496 × 4784, via pixel-shift)
  24.2 MP (6000 × 3368, 4272 × 2400, 3024 × 1704)

• 1:1
  96 MP (8000 × 8000, via pixel-shift)
  96 MP (5664 × 5664, via pixel-shift)
  24.2 MP (4000 × 4000, 2848 × 2848, 2016 × 2016)

• 65:24
  24.2 MP (6000 × 2208)

• 2:1
  24.2 MP (6000 × 3000)

• Image File Formats: JPEG, RAW

• Bit Depth (stills): 14-bit

Video Recording

• Internal: H.264 / H.265 / MOV / MPEG-4 AVC in 4:2:2 or 4:2:0, 8- or 10-bit

  • 5952 × 3968 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps (200 Mb/s)

  • 5952 × 3136 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps (200 Mb/s)

  • 5888 × 3312 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps (200 Mb/s)

  • 4096 × 2160 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps (up to 150 Mb/s)

  • 3840 × 2160 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps (72–150 Mb/s)

  • 1920 × 1080 at 23.98–119.88 fps (20–150 Mb/s)

• External: 12-bit via HDMI at 5888 × 3312 and 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 fps

• Sensor Crop Modes (Super35 / APS-C):
  4096 × 2160
  3840 × 2160
  3328 × 2496
  1920 × 1080

• Fast/Slow Motion: Supported

• Gamma Curves: Panasonic V-Log, V-Gamut

• Recording Limit: None (practically limited by media and temperature)

• Broadcast Output: NTSC / PAL

• IP Streaming: Not supported

• Built-in Microphone: Stereo

• Audio Recording:
  MOV – 2-channel 24-bit 48 kHz LPCM
  MP4 – 2-channel 16-bit 48 kHz AAC

Connections and Wireless

• Memory Cards: Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

• HDMI Output: 1 × full-size HDMI

• Audio I/O:
  3.5 mm TRRS headphone/mic headphone output
  3.5 mm TRRS mic input

• USB-C: Power and data (shared port)

• Wireless: 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0

• App Compatibility: Lumix Sync (Android & iOS) for remote control, file access, and firmware updates

Monitor and Viewfinder

• Rear Monitor: 3" free-angle tilting touchscreen LCD, 1,840,000 dots

• Viewfinder: Built-in OLED EVF

• EVF Resolution: 3,680,000 dots

• Eye Point: 21 mm

• Coverage: 100%

• Magnification: approx. 0.78×

• Diopter Adjustment: –4 to +2

Focus System

• Focus Types: Autofocus and manual focus

• Focus Modes: Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus

• AF Points: 779 (phase + contrast detection, for photo and video)

• AF Sensitivity: –6 to +18 EV

Flash and Power

• Built-in Flash: None

• Flash Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction

• Max Sync Speed: 1/250 s

• Flash Compensation: –3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV steps)

• Dedicated Flash System: TTL via hot shoe

Environmental and Physical

• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

• Operating Humidity: 10–80%

• Battery Type: 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion (approx. 370 shots)

• Tripod Mount: 1 × 1/4"-20 (bottom)

• Accessory Mount: Hot shoe on top of the body

• Material: Magnesium alloy

• Dimensions: 5.29 × 4.03 × 3.55" (13.44 × 10.24 × 9.02 cm, without protrusions)

• Weight: 1.45 lb / 658 g (body only), 1.64 lb / 744 g (with recording media)

Specifications – Panasonic Lumix S 18–40mm f/4.5–6.3 Lens

• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5–6.3

• Minimum Aperture: f/22–32

• Lens Mount: L-Mount

• Format Coverage: Full-frame

• Angle of View: 100° to 57°

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.15 m / 5.91"

• Maximum Magnification: 0.28×

• Optical Design: 8 elements in 7 groups

• Focus Type: Autofocus

• Image Stabilization: None

• Filter Size: 62 mm (front)

• Dimensions (diameter × length): 2.7 × 1.6" (67.9 × 40.9 mm)

• Weight: 5.5 oz / 155 g

Specifications – Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens

• Focal Length: 85 mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Lens Mount: Leica L

• Format Compatibility: Full-frame

• Angle of View: 29°

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.8 m / 2.6 ft

• Maximum Magnification: 0.13×

• Optical Design: 9 elements in 8 groups

• Diaphragm: 9 rounded blades

• Focus Type: Autofocus

• Image Stabilization: None

• Filter Size: 67 mm (front)

• Dimensions (diameter × length): 2.9 × 3.2" (73.6 × 82 mm)

• Weight: 12.5 oz / 355 g