Panasonic S5 II with Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens (SKU DC-S5M2CE)

The Panasonic Lumix S5 II mirrorless camera is built for creators who demand strong performance in both photography and video. It features a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor and an updated L2 image processing engine, making it the first Lumix camera to use Phase Hybrid AF for fast, precise autofocus. Using the full power 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 handheld video with a new Active I.S. system that stabilizes walking and moving shots for smoother footage.

New sensor and processing engine

The full-frame 24.2MP CMOS sensor works together with the L2 processor and a new Phase Hybrid AF system featuring 779 phase-detection points. This combination significantly improves subject tracking and focusing accuracy. The sensor delivers a wide dynamic range and supports an ISO range of 100–51,200, expandable to 50–204,800, so it can handle a variety of lighting conditions.

The S5 II is well suited to action and fast-moving subjects, with continuous shooting 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 also enables a High Resolution mode that captures eight separate exposures and merges them into a single 96MP RAW or JPEG image (12000 × 8000 pixels). This mode is ideal for static subjects on a tripod and gives higher detail and more accurate color than a single frame.

6K and 4K video recording

In addition to stills, the S5 II offers powerful video capabilities. It records full-frame 6K 30p footage in 4:2:0 10-bit color for up to 30 minutes. Unlimited recording is available when shooting in DCI and UHD 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit modes. For slow-motion work, it supports recording at 120p, allowing detailed, smooth slow-motion video. RAW output over HDMI is available with an optional license.

V-Log is pre-installed and provides a flat, neutral gamma profile with approximately 14+ stops of dynamic range. This gives extensive flexibility for color grading and allows footage to be matched easily with Panasonic VariCam cameras.

To balance low noise and high sensitivity, the S5 II uses Dual Native ISO technology. Each pixel has two separate base 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 adopt a Phase Hybrid AF system, combining phase-detection and contrast-detection autofocus. With 779 phase-detection points, it provides fast, accurate focusing for both stills and video.

This AF system is designed for reliability in six challenging scenarios, including low light, backlighting, and scenes with multiple moving subjects. It continuously tracks the chosen subject even when other objects enter the frame or lighting conditions change, helping ensure consistent focus in difficult environments.

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

For handheld still photography, the Dual I.S. 2 system combines 5-axis in-body stabilization with compatible optical stabilization in lenses to offer up to approximately 6.5 stops of shake compensation. For video, the newly developed Active I.S. mode further improves stability while the camera is moving, particularly during walking shots, producing smoother handheld footage.

Body design and handling

• The L-Mount lens interface supports a wide range of lenses from the L-Mount Alliance and is suitable for both classic and modern anamorphic lenses.

• A 3.68M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder provides approx. 0.78x magnification and selectable 60 fps or 120 fps refresh rates for a clear, smooth viewing experience.

• A 3.0" 1.84M-dot free-angle tilting touchscreen LCD offers a bright, flexible display for live view, playback, and menu control, and can be positioned for high, low, and front-facing shooting.

• An 8-direction joystick and straightforward menu design allow quick, efficient operation.

• A USB-C port supports high-speed file transfer and in-camera battery charging.

• A full-size HDMI-A port is ideal for external monitors and recorders.

• A 2.5 mm port can be used with the optional DMW-RS2 remote shutter, and 3.5 mm microphone and headphone jacks support advanced audio setups.

• Dual UHS-II SD card slots add flexibility for storage, allowing RAW and JPEG to be split, mirrored backup recording, or overflow recording for extended shoots.

• A built-in cooling fan helps regulate internal temperature, enabling extended or unlimited video recording.

• A magnesium alloy body with dust- and splash-resistant sealing is designed to withstand demanding environments.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth Low Energy (5.0) keeps a constant, low-power connection with smartphones or tablets.

• Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz with Wi-Fi 5/802.11ac) provides fast wireless transfer and responsive remote control.

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

Additional camera features

• Real-time LUT support for applying custom color LUTs in-camera.

• Live cropping for in-frame digital pan and zoom moves while recording video.

• Support for still-image aspect ratios including 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9, and panoramic 65:24 and 2:1.

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

• Compatibility with Lumix Tether software for remote still and video shooting via USB.

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

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

Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 lens

The Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 is a compact standard prime lens designed for full-frame L-Mount mirrorless cameras. Its 50 mm focal length is ideal for portraits, landscapes, and everyday shooting, providing a natural perspective. The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture allows strong depth-of-field control and solid low-light performance while keeping the lens lightweight and portable.

The lens optical design includes 9 elements in 8 groups, featuring three aspherical elements, one extra-low dispersion element, and one ultra high refractive index element. This configuration helps reduce chromatic aberration and color fringing and maintains high sharpness and clarity across the frame.

A linear autofocus motor suppresses focus breathing and delivers smooth, precise, and nearly silent focusing, making it well suited for both still photography and video. For video professionals, linear focus ring control supports follow focus use, moving focus at a constant speed according to the rotation angle of the focus ring. The lens also supports smooth exposure changes via micro-step aperture control, which is useful when filming.

A rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes to soft, pleasing bokeh. The lens is built for tough environments with a dust-, moisture-, and freeze-resistant design for shooting in more extreme conditions.

When used on APS-C models, the lens provides a 75 mm equivalent focal length, making it particularly useful for portrait work on both full-frame and crop-sensor bodies.

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 50mm f/1.8 Lens

• Front Lens Cap

• Rear Lens Cap

• 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 s

• Bulb/Time Modes: Bulb and Time 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, 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 (150 Mb/s)
  3840 × 2160 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps (72–150 Mb/s)
  1920 × 1080 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 / 47.95 / 48.00 / 50 / 59.94 / 100 / 119.88 fps (20–150 Mb/s)

• External Recording (via HDMI):
  12-bit 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 Support: Yes

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

• Recording Limit: None, practically limited by card capacity 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 Card Slots: Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

• Video I/O: 1 × HDMI output

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

• Power I/O: 1 × USB-C input/output

• Other I/O: 1 × USB-C data input/output (shared with power)

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

• Mobile 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-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, in 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

• 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 50mm f/1.8 lens

• Focal Length: 50 mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Lens Mount: Leica L

• Format Coverage: Full-frame

• Angle of View: 47°

• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.48' / 45.11 cm

• Maximum Magnification: 0.14×

• 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: 10.6 oz / 300 g