Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5 | Digital Mirrorless Camera with Full Frame 24.2MP CMOS - Body Only

Perfect for Hybrid Shooting

This hybrid Full-frame mirrorless camera, provides exceptional image quality for photo and video across the sensitivity range within an ergonomic body designed for the quality conscious content creator.

Full-Frame 24.2MP CMOS Sensor with Dual Native ISO Technology

The CMOS Sensor has been optimised to deliver exceptional image quality for both stills and video, while the Dual Native ISO provides a greater level of flexibility when shooting in lower light conditions without the usual increase in visible noise when shooting video.

Beyond Photography

Whether you prefer shooting using the full touch capabilities of the 3.0inch 1.84Mio. dot Free-angle LCD in both recording and playback modes or the OLED Live Viewfinder have confidence in what you are shooting. The Timelapse and Stop-Motion features offer you that a little extra creativity while the improved High Resolution Mode photos can now be saved directly as a JPEG for extremely detailed, 96-megapixel-equivalent images for those moment when resolution is everything.

Professional Video Options

The needs of the content creator vary from job to job, the LUMIX S5 includes recording modes 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit and 4K 30p 4:2:2 10-bit — plus 4K 8-bit with no limitation of video recording time. In the 10-bit setting, 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output is supported along with simultaneous external drive / SD card recording, means flexibility and creativity are available whenever you head out on a shoot.

Dual Image Stabilisation

Image Stabilisation is a requirement for content creators on the run. The 5-axis Dual I.S. II system combines In-body and lens stabilisation giving you up to 6.5 stops of benefit on the LUMIX S5, giving you greater confidence that you will get the shot you need.

Production tool for the content creator

Creative options at your fingertips, the LUMIX S5 gives you a range of features and functions that will help your ability to tell stories in new and creative ways. V-Log and V-Gamut come preinstalled. With 14+ stops of dynamic range and a wide colour gamut, performance to rival high-end production cameras.

Advanced Focus Technology

The updated Auto-Focus system in the LUMIX S5 offers all the inherent benefits of a contrast based AF system with improved tracking performance. The updated system features high-speed, high-precision AF, and deep learning technology for recognition of human bodies, heads, faces and eyes as well as animals, for improved reliability.

Compact & tough camera body

The LUMIX S5 is 30% lighter than the S1 weighing only 714g and smaller than the GH5 without compromising on image quality for either stills or video, featuring a premium design and build quality, with a magnesium alloy frame and splash and dust resistance* construction providing you with peace of mind when shooting in a range of environments.

*Dust and splash resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

Select the right lens

The LUMIX S5 camera is using the L-Mount lens mount standard allowing to choose from a wide range of high quality lenses from Panasonic, Leica and Sigma.

DC-S5 Firmware Version 2.3

Added function

• RAW video data output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR
  [5.9K] / [4K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR, to be recorded as Blackmagic RAW.

*All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
*DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back the Blackmagic RAW data. DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to edit the Blackmagic RAW data.

Download the latest Firmware and Software

• LUMIX S5 Moving Images Forward
• Download HiRes Images