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The S5 II's images exhibit very similar levels of noise to those from the EOS R6 II, though images from the Z6 II are marginally cleaner across the tested sensitivity range. Perhaps inevitably, the extra megapixels crammed onto the Sony's sensor means it's images contain a little more noise than those from the arguably more light-sensitive 24MP cameras on test. Panasonic Lumix S5 II Verdict The Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II is a full-frame mirrorless camera with 24 Megapixels, 6k video, built-in stabilisation, 30fps bursts, and unlimited recording. It also handles noise brilliantly, delivering usable images comfortably up to 6,400 and perhaps a little beyond in certain circumstances. This is extremely good in situations where light is limited and you want to keep your shutter speed high, such as wildlife at dusk and dawn, as well as live performances.

Panasonic Lumix S5 review | Digital Camera World Panasonic Lumix S5 review | Digital Camera World

Above: For comparison here’s the same scene recorded using the standard profile and notice how the higher contrast has irretrievably crushed most of the shadow detail under the pier. The new processor and sensor combo are also designed to deliver greater color depth and detail, as well as a maximum of 14 stops of dynamic range. It also has Dual Native ISO of ISO 640 and 4000, which helped the original S5 deliver clean footage and stills at higher sensitivities. It appears to be the same 1,840k LCD display as the GH6, just without the brilliant mechanism. Being able to tilt the screen up and then flip it out is vital for keeping the screen clear of cables, especially large full-sized HDMI inputs. I can only imagine this was due to cost, as the S5 II undoubtedly uses the same frame and rear molds as the original S5. But it’s genuinely frustrating to have cables prevent you from easily flipping or seeing the screen. Particularly while self-shooting. Good for Amateur videographers" it says. When you look on YouTube, you find a lot of professionals using it as their main video-camera or for their b-camera. While Sigma also makes e-mount versions for Sony bodies, Canon owners currently miss out on third party mirrorless lenses with autofocus, giving its rivals a key advantage.Capturing fast subjects can be done with either 7fps mechanical shutter for about 30 frames (RAW+JPEG) or using 6K-photo mode, which can record 30fps for up to 15 minutes and allows you to grab 18MP stills from the resulting footage. Don't get me wrong: Sony or Nikon do that, too, and they do it extremely well (if I am not mistaken the Z6 II is the first cam ever that has received 5* in all categories 'Chasseur d'images' evaluates - a French magazine that publishes very comprehensive test results in conjunction with tests performed by DXOMark). Those are two features that would have been amazing to have in the S5 II, but I wouldn’t trade its full-frame sensor to gain them. The LUMIX S5 II camera can be used to produce cinematic quality footage that doesn’t need any correction work in post if you’ve exposed it to your tastes and perhaps taken advantage of its Real-Time LUT feature.

Panasonic DMW-BLK22E Battery for S5 - CVP Panasonic DMW-BLK22E Battery for S5 - CVP

Standard / Vivid / Natural / L. Classic Neo**** / Flat / Landscape / Portrait / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / L. Monochrome D / L. Monochrome S**** / Cinelike D2 / Cinelike V2 / Like709 / V-Log / Standard (HLG) / Monochrome (HLG) / Like2100 (HLG) / My Photo Style 1-10 Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) *Human/Animal Detection AF can be set ON or OFF.**** Eagle-eyed viewers may notice some vents on either side of the viewfinder head, positioned towards the bottom and hidden a little by the dials on either side. These work alongside an internal fan to provide active cooling that allows the camera to shoot video for longer under hotter conditions, and is another unique capability in this category. Panasonic assures me they don’t compromise the weatherproofing, but time will of course tell. Oh and in day to day use, the fan is effectively inaudible and I never experienced overheating.

To show it in action, I recorded the view when composing with the Lumix S 85mm, an unstabilised lens, here without IBIS enabled where the view is wobbly. After enabling it in the menus and returning to the live image though, the view becomes much steadier, allowing you to compose more precisely. When a mode other than [C4K/60p]****/[C4K/50p]****/[4K/60p]/[4K/50p] is selected for [Picture Quality]: Full frame 4K 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording at 30p and 4:2:0 at 60p to give you all the flexibility you need with your video shooting projects. English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Hindi, Japanese,

LUMIX S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera - Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera - Panasonic

bit, C4K/4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10-bit, 4K 8-bit with no limitation of video recording time and 14+ stops of V-Log/V-Gamut. Borrowing many of the features and functionality from the Lumix S1H, the S5 is a tough camera to beat in terms of video at this price point. It simply can’t be matched in terms of dynamic range, and only the Sony A7S III beats it in this camera class. Shooting in V-Log, the S5 is rated to deliver in excess of 14-stops, but in use I found it came in closer to 12.5-stops of usable dynamic range. This is still much better than the Canon EOS R5. Sadly until sensors with faster readouts become more affordable, skewing will remain the penalty of using an electronic shutter. If your subject or composition is mostly still, it will be less of an issue, but when shooting fast motion be warned. R6 can only do 14 bit in single shots with mechanical shutter and EFCS. Otherwise you're always limited to 12bit or 13bit in e-shutter and burst shooting. (deal breaker, I'm selling my R6 for this very reason)The standout features of the S5 are related to the fact that it’s super compact and comes in at a highly competitive price. It offers Lumix colours and full-frame quality in a much smaller body. It also adds JPEG + RAW capture to its sensor shift-based 96MP high resolution mode, which is a fantastic upgrade. Interchangeable-lens Panasonic cameras are designed with two sensor sizes, providing options for every level of creator. Full-frame S Series cameras are compatible with all L Mount lenses, while the original G Series Panasonic digital camera employs a Micro Four Thirds sensor that fits all MFT lenses. Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Netherlandic, Turkish, Portuguese, Finnish, Danish, Swedish, Greek, Russian.

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