Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II

Uncropped video is versatile for social ; Super-effective image stabilization for handheld work ; Phase detection AF completes the video package

Slow-motion, wide-angle 4K video hampered by 1.5x crop ; No tally light ; AF subject detection simpler than rivals

It’s hard to pick a fault with the Panasonic Lumix S5 II. It feels solid in the hand, and is a reliable workhorse in use, with intuitive controls and offering plenty of oomph. There’s sharp 6K video, 24MP full-frame stills, incredible image...

Best-in-class stabilisation ; Unlimited video recording up to 6K/30p ; Consistently quick and accurate AF

Flip out screen blocked by cables ; Sony competition is strong ; No Tally Lights

Panasonic has consistently delivered great cameras that produce beautifully natural tones, top-tier dynamic range, and class-leading image stabilisation. But despite the quality of its full-frame S-series bodies and L-Mount optics, the lack of...

Excellent 24MP photos ; Records up to 6K30 video with 10-bit color ; 5-axis sensor stabilization ; Magnesium chassis with dust and splash protection ; Robust, customizable controls ; Active cooling for long-form recording

Struggles with continuous autofocus ; Underwhelming battery life

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II is one of the most feature-rich full-frame video cameras you can buy, but its unreliable continuous autofocus system limits its appeal for stills.

Impressive phase hybrid autofocus system ; Excellent image stabilisation ; Improved EVF ; 6K video capture ; 30 fps bursts with 200 frame buffer

No high frame-rate video in 4K ; A bit pricier than its predecessor

We haven't spent long enough with the S5II to deliver a full verdict, but first impressions are very positive. If the camera holds up to more rigorous testing, it might just be Panasonic's best camera so far.

Stellar in-body stabilisation ; Excellent all-round image quality ; Big AF improvements ; Good value

No tally lamps ; Cables block view of screen

A superb all-rounder available at an excellent price

Stellar in-body stabilisation ; Excellent all-round image quality ; Big AF improvements ; Good value

No tally lamps ; Cables block view of screen

A superb all-rounder available at an excellent price

Nu får den tilltänkta gruppen "kreatörer" ta del av Panasonics uppdaterade version av fullformatskameran Lumix S5, nämligen de förbättringar som nu tilldelats efterträdaren Lumix S5 II. Panasonic S5 hade några fördelar mot storebror Lumix S1, där...

Beim Rolling Shutter gibt es leider auch kaum Veränderungen. Im vollen Sensorreadout (6K->4K, 24-30fps) haben wir wieder ca.