Panasonic S5 II with 18-40mm Lens (SKU DC-S5M2NE)

The Panasonic Lumix S5 II mirrorless camera is designed for creators who need strong performance in both stills and video. It features a newly developed 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor and an updated L2 image processing engine. This combination makes the S5 II the first Lumix camera with Phase Hybrid AF, providing fast, accurate autofocus. The camera records 6K video for up to 30 minutes and offers unlimited 4K recording. Optimized for video use, 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 with the L2 processor and integrates a 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 ISO 100–51,200, expandable to ISO 50–204,800, making it suitable for many lighting conditions.

For 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 also powers a High Resolution mode, which takes eight exposures and combines them into a single 96MP RAW or JPEG file with 12000 × 8000 pixels. This mode is ideal for static subjects and tripod work, delivering greater detail and more accurate color than a single shot.

6K and 4K Video Recording

The S5 II is highly capable for video recording. It captures full-frame 6K 30p footage in 4:2:0 10-bit color for up to 30 minutes and supports unlimited recording in DCI and UHD 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit. For slow-motion work, it records at up to 120p, allowing smooth high-resolution slow-motion sequences. RAW output over HDMI is available with an optional license.

V-Log is pre-installed, providing a flat, neutral gamma profile with approximately 14+ stops of dynamic range. This enables precise control during color grading and seamless matching with footage from Panasonic VariCam cameras.

To balance low noise and high sensitivity, the S5 II uses Dual Native ISO technology with two separate base circuits per pixel:

• 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)

Phase Hybrid AF System

The S5 II is the first Lumix mirrorless camera to feature Phase Hybrid AF, combining phase-detection and contrast-detection autofocus. With 779 phase-detection points, it provides fast, precise focusing in both stills and video, even in challenging conditions.

This AF system is designed to be dependable in difficult situations such as backlit scenes, low-light environments, and frames containing multiple moving subjects. It continuously tracks the intended subject and helps maintain accurate focus throughout the shot.

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

For handheld photography, Dual I.S. 2 combines 5-axis in-body stabilization with compatible lens-based stabilization to offer up to approximately 6.5 stops of shake compensation. For video, the new Active I.S. system further improves stabilization when the camera is moving, particularly during walking shots, to achieve smoother, more stable footage.

Body Design and Handling

• L-Mount interface, compatible with 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 60 fps or 120 fps refresh rate options.

• 3.0" 1.84M-dot free-angle touchscreen LCD for live view, playback, and menu navigation, supporting high, low, and front-facing shooting positions.

• 8-direction joystick and a clear menu layout for quick, efficient operation.

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

• Full-size HDMI-A port for robust external monitoring and recording.

• 2.5 mm port compatible with the optional DMW-RS2 remote shutter.

• 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output for advanced audio setups.

• Dual SD card slots (both UHS-II) for flexible storage, including backup, relay, and RAW/JPEG split recording.

• Built-in cooling fan for effective heat management and extended or unlimited video recording.

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

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity

• Bluetooth Low Energy (5.0) for a constant, low-power connection to smartphones and tablets.

• Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz, including Wi-Fi 5/802.11ac) for fast file transfer and responsive remote control.

• Lumix Sync app (Android and iOS) for remote shooting, wireless image transfer, and easy firmware updates.

Additional Camera Features

• Real-time LUT support to apply custom color LUTs directly in-camera.

• Live cropping for in-frame digital panning and zooming while recording video.

• Still photo recording in 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, and 16:9, plus panoramic 65:24 and 2:1 formats.

• Color Shading Compensation to correct peripheral color shifts when using certain older or adapted lenses.

• Compatibility with Lumix Tether for USB-based remote control and monitoring of photo and video shooting.

• 4-channel 48 kHz or 96 kHz 24-bit audio with the optional DMW-XLR1 XLR microphone adapter.

• In-camera USB PD battery charging 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 ultra-compact zoom lens designed for full-frame L-Mount cameras. Weighing only about 155 g (5.5 oz), it is extremely light and easy to carry, making it an ideal everyday or travel lens.

It covers focal lengths from an ultra-wide 18 mm to a standard 40 mm, making it suitable for:

• Expansive landscapes

• 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 is also capable of capturing detailed close-up shots. Focus breathing is suppressed, making it well-suited for video recording as well as photography.

The optical design includes 8 elements in 7 groups, with aspherical (ASPH), extra-low dispersion (ED), and ultra high refractive (UHR) elements to minimize aberrations and maintain high resolution and contrast across the frame. The compact size pairs especially well with smaller bodies, delivering a balanced and portable setup.

Package Includes

• Panasonic Lumix S5 II Mirrorless Camera

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

Key Specifications – Panasonic Lumix S5 II Camera

Imaging

• Lens Mount: Leica L

• Sensor Type: 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

• 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 seconds, Bulb up to 30 minutes

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

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

• Bulb/Time Modes: Bulb mode, Time mode

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

• Metering Methods: Multiple, center-weighted, highlight-weighted, spot

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

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

• Metering Range: 0 to 18 EV

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

Continuous Shooting and Timers

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

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

Example 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: 14-bit

Video Recording

• Internal Recording (H.264 / H.265 / MOV / MPEG-4 AVC, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0, 8/10-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 Recording (via HDMI):
  12-bit output at 5888 × 3312, 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 fps

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

• Fast-/Slow-Motion Support: Yes

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

• Recording Limit: None (limited only by storage and thermal conditions)

• 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

• Media Slots: Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)

• Video Output: 1 × HDMI

• Audio I/O: 3.5 mm TRRS headphone/mic output and 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 for Android and iOS (remote control, file access, 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. 0.78x

• 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 and 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

• Maximum 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 female thread (bottom)

• Accessory Mount: Hot shoe on the camera body

• Body Material: Magnesium alloy

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 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 (relies on in-body stabilization)

• Filter Size: 62 mm (front)

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

• Weight: 5.5 oz / 155 g