Panasonic S5 II and S5 IIX

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The S5 II is a refresh of Panasonic's 24mp full-frame mirrorless camera using the L mount, in a dust/splash resistant body. The IIX version adds raw video output, video recording to SSD, All-I compression, internal ProRes capture, and wired/wireless IP streaming.

  • Sensor
    • 24.2mp CMOS sensor
    • 35.6x23.8mm (full frame)
    • Bayer color filtration with no AA filter
    • sensor-based stabilization (5 Axis, 5 stops, up to 6.5 stops with lens IS, CIPA).
  • ISP: Unspecified new image processor
  • Mount: L mount
  • Images:
    • Size/Type: 6000x4000 pixel JPEG, HLG, 14-bit RAW
    • Aspect ratio support: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 65:24, 2:1
    • Frame rate: up to 7 fps mechanical/electronic with focus (9 fps mechanical with focus lock), plus 30 fps electronic (no live view viewfinder)
    • Buffer: JPEG 300+, raw 200+
    • Pixel shift: 96mp multi-image mode, plus handheld mode
  • Video:
    • 6K/30/24 (3:2 open gate, max 200Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:0 Long GOP H.264 or H.265 (HEVC)
    • 6K/30/24 (17:9, max 200Mbps, 10-bit LongGOP H.264 or H.265 (HEVC)
    • 5.9K/30/24 (16:9, 10-bit 4:2:0 Long GOP H.264 or H.265 (HEVC)
    • 2160P/30/25/24 (full frame, max 150 Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:0 long GOP H.264 or H.265 (HEVC)
    • 2160P/60/50/30/24 (APS-C crop, max 200 Mbps 10-bit 4:2:2 H.264 or H.265 (HEVC)
    • 1080P60/50/30/25/24 (APS-C crop, max 150Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:0 long GOP H.264)
    • Many more video formats supported, including anamorphic
    • V-Log, V-Gamut, HLG included
    • AAC or PCM stereo sound
    • Waveform, vectorscope monitors
    • LUT display (storage of up to 10 LUTs in camera)
    • mic and headphone jacks
    • Built-in fan system (vents under front of prism)
    • optional DMW-XLR1 for XLR mics
    • IIX model adds:
      • Raw video output
      • Video recording to an SSD drive using a USB-C cable
      • All-I compression modes
      • Internal ProRes recording
      • Wired/wireless IP streaming capability
  • External Video:
    • 10-bit 4:2:0 or 8-bit 4:2:2
    • 5.9K/4K/3.5K anamorphic support with Ninja V, Blackmagic Video Assist recorders
  • Shutter: 
    • mechanical 30 sec to 1/8,000 sec
    • electronic shutter 60 sec to 1/8,000, bulb (EFCS tops at 1/2000)
    • 1/250 flash sync speed (with GN reduction at 1/250)
    • 9 fps mechanical, 30 fps electronic maximum frame rate
  • Exposure: 
    • matrix, center-weighted, spot metering, highlight-weighted
    • -5 to +5EV exposure compensation
    • 5 white balance settings (plus Auto, Custom)
    • ISO 
      • Dual native
      • Stills: base 100, 640; 50-204800, AutoISO
      • V-Log: base 640, 4000; 320-51200, AutoISO
      • HLG: base 400, 2500; 400-204800, AutoISO
    • Live View composite mode
  • Focus: 
    • 779 point phase detect and DFD detect system
    • single area, pinpoint, zones, tracking, manual focus override
    • Human, animal subject detection
    • -6 to 18 EV focusing (at f/1.4 ISO 100)
    • Focus bracketing
  • Rear Display: 
    • 3.2” 1.84m dot 
    • articulating
    • touch-screen LCD
  • Viewfinder
    • OLED EVF
    • 3.68m dot
    • 0.78x magnification
    • 21mm eye point
    • -4 to +2 diopter
    • 60/120 fps refresh
  • Flash:  
    • no internal flash
    • hot shoe
    • red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync
    • Supports wireless flash with appropriate model
  • Remote: optional DMW-RS2, operation via smartphone
  • Connectivity: 
    • Bluetooth 5 BLE 
    • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/c 
    • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
    • HDMI (Type A connector)
  • Cards: 
    • Two SD cards slots
    • Both UHS-II compatible
  • Battery: 
    • DMW-BLJ31
    • 370-1250 shots CIPA
    • USB charging (no charger supplied)
    • Will run off USB (Power Delivery)
  • Size and Weight:
    • 5.3” (134mm) wide
    • 4” (102mm) tall
    • 3.5” (90mm) deep
    • 26.1 ounces (740g, including battery and card)
  • Other: 
    • Live View Composite mode
    • dust and splash resistant construction
  • Price: 
    • US$1999 S5 II body only
    • US$2199 S5 IIX body only
    • US$2298 body plus 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
  • Announced: January 4, 2023
  • Current Firmware: version 2.2 (October 2023)

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