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As promised earlier, Panasonic has unveiled two full-frame mirrorless cameras, the LUMIX S5II and S5IIX . The new models build on the S5, offer 6K30p and C4K60p internal recording, hybrid phase detection autofocus, dual native ISO, advanced active stabilization, V-Log gamma and more. Prices start at $2000.
Housing Panasonic LUMIX S5II
The LUMIX S5II and S5IIX are based on a new 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with two native ISOs of 640 and 4000 in V-Log, 5-axis stabilization and advanced active image stabilization. Cameras are L-mount compatible, including the new LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO lens.
Panasonic LUMIX S5II with LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO lens
Taking a photo
The cameras are capable of shooting series at up to 9 fps with a mechanical shutter or 30 fps with an electronic shutter, 300 images are placed in the buffer. A high-resolution mode is offered, it allows you to create RAW or JPEG with a resolution of 96 megapixels.
Shooting video
The S5II and S5IIX can record 10-bit LongGOP 4:2:0 video in 6K (3:2) or 5.9K (16:9) at up to 30 fps to internal media. Supports 10-bit 4:2:2 4K DCI and UHD recording at up to 60 fps. There is a Slow & Quick mode, it offers 180 fps with FullHD resolution, 4K120p mode is not available. Recording without time limits, thanks to the improved heat dissipation system.
A V-log gamma curve is proposed to increase the dynamic range. Auxiliary tools such as waveform, zebra and vectorscope help to monitor the image. You can embed custom LUTs in your footage and view LUT action in real time.
Hybrid autofocus
What users have been asking for so long has been done – Panasonic has implemented a hybrid autofocus system, it combines a contrast method and a phase detection method. The system has 779 points.
The difference between the S5II model with the letter “X” is the internal ALL-Intra recording in 5.8K format and ProRes 422 HQ recording in FullHD format. In addition, the “X” camera allows you to record 5.8K ProRes video to external SSD drives via HDMI or USB-C. A firmware update is pending that will allow recording ProRes RAW video on select Atomos external recorders. The LUMIX S5IIX supports IP streaming via Wi-Fi, USB or Ethernet, and a USB tethering.
The housings of the S5II and S5IIX are made of magnesium alloy and are protected from dust and splash water. The cameras are equipped with full-size HDMI and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, which also serves for charging. The cameras support Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz and Bluetooth 5.0.
Interfaces Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX
On the left side of the case, there is a 3.5mm microphone input and a headphone output. On the right side is a dual UHS-II SD card slot. A 3-inch swivel touch screen is installed as a monitor, there is an OLED viewfinder with a resolution of 3680 thousand dots and a frequency of 120 fps.
Rotating screen Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX
What about the prices?
Panasonic LUMIX S5II is expected in the winter of 2023 for $2000, the model “X” is expected in the spring of 2023 for $2199.
