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Nov 22, 2023 4:00 AM

Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera, 4K 60P Video Recording with Flip Screen & WiFi, L-Mount, 5-Axis Dual I.S., DC-S5BODY (Black) $997.99

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Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera, 4K 60P Video Recording with Flip Screen & WiFi, L-Mount, 5-Axis Dual I.S., DC-S5BODY (Black)

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A LIGHTWEIGHT, POWERFUL HYBRID CAMERA FOR VIBRANT STILL PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATIC VIDEO: Realize your creative vision with extraordinary 4K 60p, 10-bit video, FHD 180fps Slow Motion option as well as 4:3 Anamorphic support.
DETAILED PHOTO AND VIDEO THAT WILL DELIGHT ENTHUSIASTS AND EXPERTS ALIKE: Capture content in impressive high quality with 96MP High Resolution mode, Dual Native ISO to minimize noise in high sensitivity and V-Log/V-Gamut with 14 plus stop dynamic range.
IMPROVED, HIGH-PRECISION AUTOFOCUS AND POWERFUL IMAGE STABILIZATION: Improved autofocus includes detection of the head as well as eyes, face and body, to capture subjects with ease and precision. 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 enables 6.5-stop slower shutter speed.
EXPANDED FEATURES OFFER NEW LEVELS OF CREATIVITY: Use Live View Composite mode to instantly create a stunning image out of several live shots to capture fireworks or a starry sky
96 MP High Resolution Mode with JPEG
Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera [amazon.com]
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Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera, 4K 60P Video Recording with Flip Screen & WiFi, L-Mount, 5-Axis Dual I.S., DC-S5BODY (Black)

About this item

A LIGHTWEIGHT, POWERFUL HYBRID CAMERA FOR VIBRANT STILL PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATIC VIDEO: Realize your creative vision with extraordinary 4K 60p, 10-bit video, FHD 180fps Slow Motion option as well as 4:3 Anamorphic support.
DETAILED PHOTO AND VIDEO THAT WILL DELIGHT ENTHUSIASTS AND EXPERTS ALIKE: Capture content in impressive high quality with 96MP High Resolution mode, Dual Native ISO to minimize noise in high sensitivity and V-Log/V-Gamut with 14 plus stop dynamic range.
IMPROVED, HIGH-PRECISION AUTOFOCUS AND POWERFUL IMAGE STABILIZATION: Improved autofocus includes detection of the head as well as eyes, face and body, to capture subjects with ease and precision. 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 enables 6.5-stop slower shutter speed.
EXPANDED FEATURES OFFER NEW LEVELS OF CREATIVITY: Use Live View Composite mode to instantly create a stunning image out of several live shots to capture fireworks or a starry sky
96 MP High Resolution Mode with JPEG
Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera [amazon.com]

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Nov 25, 2023 11:45 PM
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kevinhNov 25, 2023 11:45 PM
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Quote from sriram87 View quoted comment :
I would say s5 can compete sony a73, picture wise out standing! Video is great, color science is great, but it lacks in autofocus,if you handle af then its a gem of its segment.
Note : 4k video on higher framers are cropped to apsc.
Personally i prefer lumix over sony for color science.

I had this and currently own an A7 IV. You're right on all points but I'd like to add that the S5 and S5 II's have probably the best IBIS in their class. I have essential tremors in my hands and the S5 has far better stabilization. Videos I've seen of the S5 II's IBIS shows that it's even a step above.

In any event, this is a great price!
Last edited by kevinh November 25, 2023 at 03:56 PM.
Nov 26, 2023 5:52 AM
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Guizan33Nov 26, 2023 5:52 AM
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Is it worth going for the s5ii if you're going to be shooting video for the af? Even if it were just streaming? And mainly pictures otherwise.
Nov 26, 2023 7:27 AM
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Shop_shop_ShopNov 26, 2023 7:27 AM
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Quote from Guizan33 View quoted comment :
Is it worth going for the s5ii if you're going to be shooting video for the af? Even if it were just streaming? And mainly pictures otherwise.
Absolutely. Contrast detect can make any video cringe-worthy.
Nov 26, 2023 11:44 AM
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Quote from frugal23 View quoted comment :
Which of the Sonys does this compete with and which would u recommend? What is a good walk around lens from say 18-130 to pair this with. Amateur here using canon t7i with canon 70-200 2.8 for sons soccer. Would like good combo of video and photo capabilities. Tia.
I suggest you get the Canon R7 and the EF to RF adapter. This will take your soccer photography to the next level.
Nov 26, 2023 5:15 PM
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bgaccordNov 26, 2023 5:15 PM
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This or a6700?
Nov 26, 2023 6:42 PM
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MrNiceNov 26, 2023 6:42 PM
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Panasonic said a million times that PDAF will result in worse image quality. And they werent lying. Research it and you can find the S5II's image quality is worse than the S5. So I say this camera at this price is a crazy good deal.
Nov 26, 2023 7:07 PM
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caveman017Nov 26, 2023 7:07 PM
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Quote from MrNice View quoted comment :
Panasonic said a million times that PDAF will result in worse image quality. And they werent lying. Research it and you can find the S5II's image quality is worse than the S5. So I say this camera at this price is a crazy good deal.
It's negligible and only at pixel peeping levels.

Reality is that you have a better chance of missing focus than having "worse" IQ

Assuming this performs similar to their M4/3 AF, it's fine for landscapes and static stuff but good luck with anything that moves at all.

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Nov 26, 2023 9:06 PM
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Nov 26, 2023 9:06 PM
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No Phase-detect Autofocus.

OK for photography, but not good for video.

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