Panasonic S5 II with 20-60mm 3.5-5.6. Lens + 50mm f/1.8 Lens (SKU DC-S5M2WE)

The Panasonic Lumix S5 II mirrorless camera is built for creators who rely on strong performance in both photography and video. It uses a newly developed 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor and an updated L2 image processor, making it the first Lumix camera to feature Phase Hybrid AF for fast, accurate autofocus. Taking full advantage of this sensor and processor, the S5 II records 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 enhanced 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor, combined with the L2 engine, introduces a Phase Hybrid AF system with 779 phase-detection points for much improved subject tracking. The camera delivers a wide dynamic range and a standard ISO range of 100–51,200, expandable to 50–204,800, so it can be used reliably in many different lighting conditions.

For fast action, the S5 II can shoot at up to 9 fps using 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 everyday shooting but also enables a High Resolution mode. In this mode, eight exposures are captured and merged into a single 96MP RAW or JPEG file (12000 × 8000 pixels), ideal for tripod-based work with static subjects when maximum detail and color accuracy are required.

6K and 4K video recording

Alongside its stills performance, the S5 II offers advanced video capabilities. It records full-frame 6K 30p video in 4:2:0 10-bit color for up to 30 minutes. It also supports unlimited recording in DCI and UHD 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit modes. For slow motion, the camera can capture video at up to 120p, making it easy to create smooth, high-resolution slow-motion sequences. RAW output through HDMI is available via an optional license.

V-Log is pre-installed, delivering a flat, neutral gamma profile with approximately 14+ stops of dynamic range. This offers significant flexibility for color grading and allows footage to be matched seamlessly with Panasonic VariCam cinema cameras.

To handle a wide range of lighting while maintaining low noise, the S5 II uses Dual Native ISO, 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 adopt a Phase Hybrid AF system, combining phase-detection and contrast-detection autofocus. With 779 phase-detection points, it delivers fast, reliable AF performance for both stills and video.

This system is designed to remain dependable in situations that traditionally challenge autofocus, including low light, strong backlighting, and scenes with multiple moving subjects. It continuously tracks the subject you choose, helping ensure sharp focus even in complex environments with overlapping people or changing lighting.

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

For handheld photography, Dual I.S. 2 combines in-body 5-axis stabilization with compatible lens-based stabilization to offer up to approximately 6.5 stops of shake compensation. For video, the newly developed Active I.S. mode improves stabilization while the camera is moving, especially during walking shots, resulting in smoother handheld footage.

Body design and operation

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

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

• 3.0" 1.84M-dot free-angle touchscreen LCD, ideal for high, low, and front-facing shooting as well as menu navigation and playback.

• 8-direction joystick and intuitive menu layout for quick, efficient control.

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

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

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

• Dual UHS-II SD card slots for flexible storage strategies (backup, relay, or RAW/JPEG separation).

• Integrated cooling fan to manage internal heat, allowing long or unlimited video recording in supported modes.

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

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity

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

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

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

Other camera functions

• Real-time LUT for applying custom color looks directly in-camera.

• Live cropping for digital pan and zoom within the frame while recording.

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

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

• Support for Lumix Tether software for USB-based remote control of photo and video.

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

• In-camera USB PD charging when used 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 designed for full-frame L-Mount cameras. Covering ultra-wide to short telephoto focal lengths, it is well suited for landscapes, interiors, environmental portraits, and everyday shooting. On APS-C cameras, it provides an equivalent range of about 30–90 mm.

The lens can focus as close as 5.91" (15 cm) and offers up to 0.43x maximum magnification, making it useful for near-macro work and detailed close-ups. 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 and maintain sharpness across the frame.

• Three extra-low dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing, improving clarity and color fidelity.

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

• AF/MF switch for quick toggling between autofocus and manual focus.

• Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for smooth, attractive bokeh.

• Splash-, dust-, and freeze-resistant design for use in challenging weather down to 14°F (–10°C).

• Fluorine coating on the front element to repel oil and dirt, making cleaning easier.

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, 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

• Bulb/Time Modes: Bulb and Time supported

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

• Metering: Multi, 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 with 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

Examples of resolutions:

• 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 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 by media and heat)

• 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: Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

• Video I/O: 1 × HDMI output

• Audio I/O: 3.5 mm TRRS headphone/mic 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 Support: 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-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: 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: 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