Panasonic S5 II with 20-60mm 3.5-5.6. Lens (SKU DC-S5M2KE)

The Panasonic Lumix S5 II mirrorless camera is built for creators who need strong, reliable performance in both still photos and video. It uses a newly designed 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor and an updated L2 image processor, making it the first Lumix model to feature Phase Hybrid AF for fast, accurate autofocus. Taking full advantage of this sensor and processor, the camera can record 6K video for up to 30 minutes and offers unlimited 4K recording. It is also tuned for video work with a new Active I.S. system that stabilizes handheld and walking shots for smoother footage.

New sensor and processing engine

The 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor is paired with the L2 processor and includes a Phase Hybrid AF system with 779 phase-detection points, providing much better tracking and focus performance. The sensor offers a wide dynamic range and supports a standard ISO range of 100–51,200 (expandable to 50–204,800), allowing you to work in anything from bright daylight to low light.

For action, the S5 II can shoot at up to 9 frames per second with the mechanical shutter and up to 30 fps with the electronic shutter at full resolution. In-body 5-axis sensor-shift stabilization keeps handheld shots sharp and also enables a High Resolution mode that combines eight exposures into a single 96MP RAW or JPEG file (12000 × 8000 pixels). This mode works best with static subjects on a tripod and produces images with more detail and better color accuracy than a standard single shot.

6K and 4K video recording

Beyond stills, the S5 II is a capable video camera. It records full-frame 6K 30p video 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 modes. For high-quality slow motion, it can record at up to 120p. RAW output over HDMI is available with an optional license upgrade.

V-Log comes pre-installed, giving a flat, neutral gamma curve and around 14+ stops of dynamic range. This allows for precise color grading in post and smooth integration with Panasonic VariCam footage.

To handle different lighting conditions with minimal noise, the S5 II uses Dual Native ISO. Each pixel has two separate gain 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)

Phase Hybrid AF system

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

The AF system is designed to remain dependable in six challenging situations, including low light, backlighting, and scenes with several moving people. It tracks the intended subject continuously, even when other moving objects enter the frame or when light levels are difficult.

Dual I.S. 2 and Active I.S.

For still photography, Dual I.S. 2 combines 5-axis in-body stabilization with compatible lens stabilization to provide up to approximately 6.5 stops of shake compensation, helping keep handheld photos sharp. For video, the newly developed Active I.S. mode further improves stabilization when shooting on the move, particularly while walking, making handheld footage smoother and more stable.

Body design and controls

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

• 3.68M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder with approx. 0.78x magnification and 60 or 120 fps refresh rate options.

• 3.0" 1.84M-dot free-angle touchscreen LCD that can tilt and swivel for high, low, and front-facing shooting.

• 8-direction joystick and straightforward menu interface for quick and efficient operation.

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

• Full-size HDMI-A port for robust external video output.

• 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 UHS-II SD card slots allowing backup recording, relay recording, or separate RAW/JPEG storage.

• Built-in cooling fan to manage internal heat and support extended or unlimited recording sessions.

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

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity

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

• Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz with 802.11b/g and 802.11a/n/ac) for fast wireless transfer and responsive remote control.

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

Additional camera functions

• Real-time LUT for applying color grading LUTs directly in-camera.

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

• Still images can be recorded in 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9, and panoramic 65:24 and 2:1 formats.

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

• Lumix Tether compatibility for USB-based remote photo and video shooting.

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

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

Panasonic Lumix S 20–60mm f/3.5–5.6 lens

The Lumix S 20–60mm f/3.5–5.6 is a compact, versatile zoom lens for full-frame L-Mount cameras. It covers a wide-to-standard zoom range, from ultra-wide 20 mm to 60 mm, making it suitable for landscapes, interiors, street photography, and everyday use. On APS-C models, it offers a 30–90 mm equivalent focal range.

The lens can focus as close as 5.91" (15 cm) and provides a maximum magnification of 0.43x, allowing for detailed near-macro work. Its optical design includes:

• 11 elements in 9 groups

• Two aspherical elements and one ultra high refractive index (UHR) element to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations across the zoom range

• Three extra-low dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing, delivering high clarity and accurate color

A stepping AF motor provides quick, quiet autofocus for both stills and video. Additional features include:

• AF/MF switch for easy change between autofocus and manual focus

• Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for pleasing, smooth bokeh

• Splash-, dust-, and freeze-resistant construction for use in adverse weather, down to 14°F

• Fluorine coating on the front element to help prevent dirt and oils from adhering

• 67 mm front filter thread

Package includes

• Panasonic Lumix S5 II Mirrorless Camera

• Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2 V, 2200 mAh)

• Shoulder Strap

• Body Cap

• Hot Shoe Cover

• Battery Grip Connector Cover

• Panasonic Lumix S 20–60mm f/3.5–5.6 Lens

• Front and Rear Lens Caps

• Lens Hood

Key specifications – Panasonic Lumix S5 II camera

• 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 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 seconds

• Bulb/Time Modes: Bulb mode and Time mode supported

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

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

• 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 with presets (AWB, Cloudy, Daylight, 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:

• 3:2
  96 MP (12000 × 8000, via in-camera 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 Formats: JPEG, RAW

• Bit Depth: 14-bit

Video capture

• 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 signal at 5888 × 3312 and 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 fps

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

• Fast-/Slow-Motion: Yes

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

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

• Broadcast Output: NTSC / PAL

• IP Streaming: Not supported

• Built-In Microphone: Stereo

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

Connections and wireless

• Memory: Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

• Video Output: 1 × HDMI

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

Monitor and viewfinder

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

• Viewfinder: Built-in OLED EVF, 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 AF, Continuous 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

• Max Sync Speed: 1/250 s

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

• Flash System: TTL via hot shoe

Environmental and physical

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

• Operating Humidity: 10–80%

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

• Tripod Mount: 1 × 1/4"-20 female thread (bottom)

• Accessory Mount: Hot shoe on 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 20–60mm f/3.5–5.6 lens

• Focal Length: 20–60 mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5–5.6

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Lens Mount: Leica L

• Format Coverage: Full-frame

• Angle of View: 94° to 40°

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.15 m / 5.91"

• Maximum Magnification: 0.43×

• Optical Design: 11 elements in 9 groups

• Diaphragm: 9 rounded blades

• Focus Type: Autofocus

• Image Stabilization: None

• Filter Size: 67 mm (front)

• Dimensions (diameter × length): 3.05 × 3.43" / 77.4 × 87.2 mm

• Length at Maximum Extension: 4.71" / 119.7 mm

• Weight: 12.35 oz / 350 g