Panasonic S5 II X with 20-60mm and 50mm + DMW-XLR1 (SKU BUN1-DC-S5M2XWE-XLR1)

The Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX is a second-generation full-frame mirrorless camera created for professional content creators who need powerful still-image performance, advanced video capabilities, and dependable livestreaming tools. It features a newly designed sensor paired with an updated L2 image processing engine and is the first Lumix camera to include Phase Hybrid AF, providing very fast and precise autofocus. With its 24.2MP sensor and enhanced processor, the S5 IIX can record 6K video for up to 30 minutes and offers unlimited 4K video recording. Designed with video in mind, it also incorporates a new Active I.S. system that stabilizes walking and handheld shots to deliver smoother footage.

This advanced model comes pre-loaded with high-end video tools tailored to professional users, including HDMI RAW video data output, USB-SSD recording, ALL-Intra recording, and ProRes recording. Livestreaming features are standard, with options for Wireless IP streaming, USB tethering to smartphones, and wired IP streaming. It is also the first Lumix camera to feature a refined, stealthy all-black design.

New Sensor and Processing Engine
The S5 IIX uses an upgraded full-frame 24.2MP CMOS sensor and an L2-powered image processing engine. The sensor incorporates a newly developed Phase Hybrid AF system—used for the first time in a Lumix-series camera—providing 779 phase-detection points for significantly improved subject tracking. It offers a wide dynamic range and high sensitivity, with a standard ISO range of 100–51,200, expandable to 50–204,800, making it suitable for many different lighting conditions.

For action and fast-moving subjects, the camera supports full-resolution continuous shooting at up to 9 fps with the mechanical shutter and up to 30 fps with the electronic shutter. Sensor-shift image stabilization is built in, and a High Resolution mode captures and combines eight separate exposures into a single 96MP raw or JPEG file. This mode is intended for tripod use and static subjects and produces highly detailed, color-accurate images at 12,000 x 8,000 pixels.

6K and 4K Video Recording
The S5 IIX delivers strong video performance in addition to stills. It records full-frame 6K 30p video with 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 smooth high-resolution slow motion, it also supports 120p video capture. RAW HDMI output is available with an optional license upgrade.

V-Log is pre-installed to capture a flat, neutral gamma curve with more than 14 stops of dynamic range. This offers precise control over color and exposure in post-production and allows effortless matching with Panasonic VariCam footage. Dual Native ISO technology, derived from Panasonic’s broadcast cameras, balances low noise and high sensitivity. Each pixel has two separate circuits:

• Low ISO circuit: ISO 100 for regular use, ISO 640 with V-Log, ISO 400 with HLG, ISO 200 with Cinelike D2/V2.

• Low Noise circuit: ISO 640 for regular use, ISO 4000 with V-Log, ISO 2500 with HLG, ISO 1250 with Cinelike D2/V2.

Professional Video Features

• HDMI RAW video data output for advanced external recording.

• Recording and playback support using an external SSD via USB for quicker backup and post-processing.

• ALL-Intra and ProRes recording for demanding professional workflows.

• Wireless IP streaming, USB tethering to smartphones, and wired IP streaming for modern livestreaming setups.

Phase Hybrid Autofocus System
The S5 IIX is the first Lumix mirrorless camera to adopt a Phase Hybrid AF system with 779 phase-detection points. This system provides fast, precise focusing and excellent AF reliability. It is designed to accurately track subjects across six challenging types of scenes that have traditionally been difficult for conventional autofocus systems—such as low-light situations, backlit scenes, and frames with multiple people. Whether shooting stills or video, the camera works to keep the intended subject in sharp focus.

Dual I.S. 2 with Active I.S.
The Dual I.S. 2 stabilization system provides approximately 6.5 stops of shake compensation, supporting sharp handheld photography. For video work, the newly developed Active I.S. system enhances stabilization during walking or movement, improving the steadiness of handheld footage.

Body Design and Handling
The S5 IIX uses the L-Mount, shared with other members of the L-Mount Alliance. With a 51.6 mm mount diameter and 20 mm flange distance, it supports a wide range of lenses, including classic and modern anamorphic designs that have been in use for decades.

Key physical and control features include:

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

• Large 3.0" 1.84M-dot LCD for live view, playback, and menu navigation; free-angle design supports high, low, and front-facing shooting angles, and the touchscreen allows intuitive control.

• 8-direction joystick and user-friendly menu layout for efficient operation.

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

• Full-size HDMI-A port for robust video output, 2.5 mm port for the optional DMW-RS2 remote shutter, and 3.5 mm microphone and headphone jacks for advanced audio recording.

• Dual UHS-II SD memory card slots for flexible storage options, including separating raw and JPEG files, backing up to both cards, or using overflow recording.

• Built-in cooling fan (as in the S5 II series) to control internal temperature and enable extended or unlimited recording.

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

• First Lumix camera with a refined, stealthy all-black finish.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity
Bluetooth Low Energy (5.0) offers a constant connection between the camera and a smartphone or tablet with minimal power use. For more demanding wireless tasks, the camera supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n/ac Wi-Fi standards, enabling faster data transfer and smoother remote control. The Lumix Sync app for iOS and Android allows remote shooting, wireless image transfer, and firmware updates.

Additional Camera Features

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

• Live cropping to enable in-frame panning and zooming during video recording.

• Support for more aspect ratios beyond 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, and 16:9, including 65:24 and 2:1 panoramic formats.

• Color Shading Compensation to correct bluish or reddish color shifts at the frame edges when using certain older lenses.

• Compatibility with Lumix Tether software for remote photo and video shooting over USB.

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

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

Panasonic Lumix S 20–60mm f/3.5–5.6 Lens
The Panasonic Lumix S 20–60mm f/3.5–5.6 is a compact and versatile zoom lens for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. Its unique focal range covers ultra-wide 20mm to short portrait-length 60mm, making it ideal for landscapes, interiors, everyday shooting, and short telephoto work. The lens also offers flexible close-up performance, with a minimum focusing distance of 5.9" and a maximum magnification of 0.43x for near-macro results.

Optically, the lens uses a combination of aspherical elements, high refractive index (UHR) elements, and extra-low dispersion elements to reduce distortions, spherical aberrations, and chromatic aberrations. This design helps maintain high clarity, sharpness, and accurate color across the zoom range. A fluorine coating on the front element repels dirt and oils and makes cleaning easier. The lens is weather-sealed for reliable performance in harsh conditions.

A stepping AF motor delivers fast, precise, and near-silent autofocus, making the lens suitable for both photo and video work. Additional convenience features include an AF/MF switch for quick focus mode changes, a rounded nine-blade diaphragm for pleasing bokeh, and a splash-, dust-, and freeze-proof construction rated for use down to 14°F.

Summary of key lens characteristics:

• Wide-to-short telephoto zoom for full-frame L-mount cameras; on APS-C models it provides a 30–90mm equivalent range.

• Two aspherical elements and one UHR element to minimize distortion and maintain edge-to-edge sharpness and brightness.

• Three extra-low dispersion elements to significantly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing.

• Stepping AF motor for quick, quiet autofocus performance.

• 0.43x maximum magnification and 5.9" minimum focus distance for close-up work.

• AF/MF switch for easy focus mode changes.

• Weather-sealed, splash-, dust-, and freeze-proof design.

• Fluorine-coated front element to prevent dirt and oils from sticking.

• Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smooth, attractive background blur.

Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens
The Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 is a compact standard prime lens designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. Its 50mm focal length is well suited to portraits, landscapes, and general-purpose shooting. The f/1.8 maximum aperture allows control over depth of field and helps in low-light conditions. The optical design includes an extra-low dispersion element and an ultra-high refractive index element to reduce chromatic aberration and color fringing, resulting in improved clarity and accurate color rendering, along with high overall sharpness.

A linear autofocus motor provides smooth, precise, and near-silent focusing and effectively suppresses focus breathing, which is important for video recording. The lens also includes linear focus ring control, which allows the focus to move at a constant speed based on the rotation angle of the focus ring, making it suitable for mechanical follow-focus systems. It supports high-resolution imaging and is capable of meeting 4K video demands. Micro-step aperture control enables smooth exposure transitions during video work. The dust-, moisture-, and freeze-resistant construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.

Key features include:

• Standard prime lens for full-frame L-mount cameras; provides a 75mm equivalent focal length on APS-C models.

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

• Three aspherical lenses, including extra-low dispersion and ultra-high refractive index elements, to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing.

• Linear autofocus motor for smooth, quiet, and precise focusing.

• Linear focus ring control suitable for professional video focus systems.

• High-resolution optics capable of supporting 4K video.

• Micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure changes.

• Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for attractive bokeh.

• Dust-, moisture-, and freeze-resistant build for added durability.

Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Adapter
The Panasonic DMW-XLR1 is a hot shoe–mounted XLR microphone adapter designed to expand the audio capabilities of compatible Lumix cameras. It connects directly to the camera’s hot shoe and provides two XLR input connections for professional microphones. The unit includes a control panel covered by a clear protective door, with physical dials and switches for setting levels, gain, and low-cut filters for each input individually.

The adapter supports high-resolution audio recording at up to 96 kHz and 24-bit. It also includes a cable clamp to secure connected cables and a shoe mount on top for attaching additional accessories. Power is supplied directly from the camera, so no separate batteries are required.

Key audio specifications:

• Two XLR input connections

• Hot shoe output connection to the camera

• Recording bit depth: 16-bit or 24-bit

• Sampling frequencies: 48 kHz or 96 kHz

• Two audio channels

• Gain range: ±20 dB

• Selectable low-cut filters: 16 Hz and 160 Hz

Package Includes

• Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera

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

• 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

• Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens

• Front lens cap

• Rear lens cap

• Lens hood

• Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Adapter

Key Specifications – Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Camera

• Lens mount: Leica L

• Sensor resolution: 25.28 MP actual, 24.2 MP effective (6000 x 4000)

• Sensor type: 35.6 x 23.8 mm full-frame CMOS

• Image stabilization: 5-axis sensor-shift

• Capture type: stills and video

Shutter and Exposure

• Shutter types: electronic shutter and mechanical focal plane shutter

• Mechanical shutter: 1/8000 to 60 s; up to 30 minutes in Bulb mode

• Electronic front curtain shutter: 1/2000 to 60 s; up to 30 minutes in Bulb mode

• Electronic shutter: 1/8000 to 60 s; up to 60 s in Bulb mode

• Bulb/Time modes: Bulb mode, Time mode

• ISO (photo/video): 100 to 51,200 (extended: 50 to 204,800)

• Metering methods: center-weighted average, highlight weighted, multiple, spot

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

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

• Metering range: 0 to 18 EV

White Balance

• Range: 2500 K to 10,000 K

• Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1–4

Continuous Shooting

• Mechanical shutter: up to 9 fps, 5 fps, or 2 fps (up to 200 raw / 300 JPEG frames)

• Electronic shutter: up to 30 fps (up to 200 raw / 200 JPEG frames), plus 9 fps, 5 fps, or 2 fps (up to 200 raw / 300 JPEG frames)

Still Image Capture – Sizes and Ratios
Aspect ratios: 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1, 65:24, 2:1

3:2:

• 96 MP (12,000 x 8000) via in-camera pixel-shift

• 96 MP (8496 x 5664) via in-camera pixel-shift

• 24.2 MP (6000 x 4000)

• 24.2 MP (4272 x 2848)

• 24.2 MP (3024 x 2016)

4:3:

• 96 MP (10,656 x 8000) via in-camera pixel-shift

• 96 MP (7552 x 5664) via in-camera pixel-shift

• 24.2 MP (5328 x 4000)

• 24.2 MP (3792 x 2848)

• 24.2 MP (2688 x 2016)

16:9:

• 96 MP (12,000 x 6736) via in-camera pixel-shift

• 96 MP (8496 x 4784) via in-camera pixel-shift

• 24.2 MP (6000 x 3368)

• 24.2 MP (4272 x 2400)

• 24.2 MP (3024 x 1704)

1:1:

• 96 MP (8000 x 8000) via in-camera pixel-shift

• 96 MP (5664 x 5664) via in-camera pixel-shift

• 24.2 MP (4000 x 4000)

• 24.2 MP (2848 x 2848)

• 24.2 MP (2016 x 2016)

65:24:

• 24.2 MP (6000 x 2208)

2:1:

• 24.2 MP (6000 x 3000)

File and Video Formats

• Image file formats: JPEG, raw

• Bit depth: 14-bit

Internal video recording modes (H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes, 4:2:2 / 4:2:0, 8/10-bit), including:

• 5952 x 3968 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]

• 5952 x 3136 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]

• 5888 x 3312 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]

• 4096 x 2160 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps [150–400 Mb/s]

• 3840 x 2160 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps [72–400 Mb/s]

• 1920 x 1080 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 / 47.95 / 48.00 / 50 / 59.94 / 100 / 119.88 fps [20–454 Mb/s]

External recording modes:

• 12-bit via HDMI: 5888 x 3312 at 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 fps

• 10-bit via USB: 5776 x 3056 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps; 4096 x 2160 at 23.98 / 24.00 / 25 / 29.97 fps; 1920 x 1080 at 24.00 / 25 / 50 fps

Additional Video Features

• Sensor crop modes: Super35 / APS-C (4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 3328 x 2496, 1920 x 1080)

• Fast/slow motion: supported

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

• Recording limit: none

• Broadcast output: NTSC / PAL

• IP streaming: RTP, RTSP; 3840 x 2160 to 1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (4.0 to 25.00 Mb/s)

Audio and Interface

• Built-in microphone type: stereo

• Audio recording:

  • MOV: 2-channel 24-bit 48 kHz LPCM

  • MP4: 2-channel 16-bit 48 kHz AAC

• Media/memory: dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) slots

• Video I/O: 1 x HDMI output

• Audio I/O: 1 x 3.5 mm TRRS headphone/mic output, 1 x 3.5 mm TRRS mic input

• Power I/O: 1 x USB-C input/output

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

Wireless and App Support

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

• App compatibility: Android and iOS (Lumix Sync) for file access, firmware updates, and remote control (compatibility as of January 2023)

Monitor and Viewfinder

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

• Viewfinder: built-in electronic OLED, 3,680,000 dots, 21 mm eye point, 100% coverage, approx. 0.78x magnification, –4 to +2 diopter adjustment

Focus System

• Focus types: auto and manual focus

• Focus modes: continuous-servo AF, single-servo AF, manual focus

• Autofocus points (photo and video): 779 (contrast detection and phase detection)

• Autofocus sensitivity: –6 to +18 EV

Flash and Environmental Specs

• 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

• Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

• Operating humidity: 10 to 80%

Body and Power

• Battery type: 1 x rechargeable lithium-ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (approx. 370 shots)

• Tripod mounting thread: 1 x 1/4"-20 female (bottom)

• Accessory mount: 1 x hot shoe

• Material: magnesium alloy

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55" / 13.44 x 10.24 x 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 to 60 mm

• Maximum aperture: f/3.5 to 5.6

• Minimum aperture: f/22

• Lens mount: Leica L

• Format compatibility: full-frame

• Angle of view: 94° to 40°

• Minimum focus distance: 5.91" / 15 cm

• Maximum magnification: 0.43x

• Optical design: 11 elements in 9 groups

• Diaphragm blades: 9, rounded

• Focus type: autofocus

• Image stabilization: none

• Filter size: 67 mm (front)

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

• Weight: 12.35 oz / 350 g

• Packaging weight: 1.455 lb

• Box dimensions (L x W x H): 9.8 x 4.5 x 4.5"

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: 0.14x

• Optical design: 9 elements in 8 groups

• Diaphragm blades: 9, rounded

• Focus type: autofocus

• Image stabilization: none

• Filter size: 67 mm (front)

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

• Weight: 10.6 oz / 300 g

• Packaging weight: 1.39 lb

• Box dimensions (L x W x H): 10.4 x 4.5 x 4.5"

Key Audio Specifications – Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Adapter

• Input connections: 2 x XLR

• Output connection: hot shoe (to camera)

• Recording bit depth: 16-bit or 24-bit

• Sampling frequencies: 48 kHz, 96 kHz

• Number of channels: 2

• Gain range: ±20 dB

• Low-cut filter options: 16 Hz, 160 Hz