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Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II / DC-S5 IIX initial review

Sony will not release A7IV successor this year, the R5 is in a different league, the R6II is already out, which is considerable as a direct competitor. Tracking and Automatic Detection are not available when using HDMI cable or USB connection cable for High Frame Rate video shooting (100p or 120p) above 60p. Image stabilization has been a staple strength of Lumix cameras since the release of the GH5 and the S5II X raises the bar further still with the inclusion of Active I.The LUMIX S5IIx will be available from June 2023 as a body only, as well as S 20-60mm lens kits and S 20-60mm with S 50mm F1. Photo AF by Panasonic has always been pleasing, video AF is not of interest to me in 99% of all situations (e. The S5II X also has a 3-inch articulated screen, which makes shooting at creative angles and self-recording easier.

S5IIX vs S5II: Which camera is right for you? Panasonic Lumix S5IIX vs S5II: Which camera is right for you?

For shooting in any environment and condition, the S5 IIX sports magnesium alloy die-cast front and rear frames, and a splash- and dust-resistant construction. The S5 II can record uncropped video from the full 3:2 aspect ratio sensor, meaning no unnecessary loss of detail when shooting in narrower aspect ratios than the industry standard 16:9. High-speed burst shooting at up to 9fps with the mechanical shutter and 30fps with the electronic shutter will let you capture fast-moving objects in crystal-clear clarity.

What Leica has to offer is excellent (manual focus lens) design, whereas Panasonic masters the electronics part. Contrast-detection AF continues to be extremely quick for photos, with a huge array of choices to suit your shooting scenario, but its speed and any jitteriness is less desirable for video. Well, in this review, I’ll be aiming to answer your questions thoroughly, having tested both cameras for the past few months now. If the resolution is higher than C4K, the frame rate is higher than 60p or set to ProRes, the camera may stop the recording to protect itself. Its highly unlikely that any of those upcoming cameras will be having less features than their current models.