Panasonic S5

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The S5 is Panasonic's new entry full-frame mirrorless camera using the L mount, in a dust/splash resistant body. 

  • Sensor
    • 24.2mp CMOS sensor
    • 35.6x23.8mm (full frame)
    • Bayer color filtration with no AA filter
    • sensor-based stabilization (5 Axis, 5 stops, up to 6.5 stops with lens IS, CIPA).
  • ISP: Venus Engine
  • Mount: L mount
  • Images:
    • Size/Type: 6000x4000 pixel JPEG, HLG, 14-bit RAW
    • 96mp high resolution mode (12,000 x 8000 pixel)
    • Live View composite
    • Aspect ratio support: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 65:24, 2:1
  • Video:
    • Anamorphic 4K (4:3) 30/25/24P, max 100 Mbps, 10-bit long GOP H.264
    • Anamorphic 1080 (4:3 60/50/30/25/24, max 100 Mbps, 10-bit long GOP H.264
    • 2160P/30/25/24, full frame, max 150 Mbps, 8-bit 4:2:0 long GOP H.264
    • 2160P/60, APS-C crop, max 200 Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:0 long GOP H.265
    • 2160P/60/50/30/24, APS-C crop, max 150 Mbps 8-bit 4:2:0 long GOP
    • 1080P60/50/30/25/24, full frame, max 100Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:2 long GOP H.264 
    • V-Log and V-Gamut included
    • AAC or PCM stereo sound
    • Waveform monitor
    • LUT display
    • mic and headphone jacks
    • optional DMW-XLR1 for XLR mics
  • External Video:
    • 10-bit 4:2:0 or 8-bit 4:2:2
    • 5.9K/4K/3.5K anamorphic support with Ninja V, Blackmagic Video Assist recorders
  • Shutter: 
    • mechanical 30 sec to 1/8,000 sec
    • electronic shutter 60 sec to 1/8,000, bulb (EFCS tops at 1/2000)
    • 1/250 flash sync speed (with GN reduction at 1/250)
    • 7 fps max w/o tracking, 5 fps in AF-C, 4K photo at 60 fps, 6K photo at 30 fps
    • 24 frame max buffer
  • Exposure: 
    • matrix, center-weighted, spot metering, highlight-weighted
    • -5 to +5EV exposure compensation
    • 5 white balance settings (plus Auto, Custom)
    • ISO 50-51200 (+204800, AutoISO)
    • Live View composite mode
  • Focus: 
    • 225 point DFD detect
    • single area, zones, eye tracking (human/animal), manual focus override, 
    • -6 to 18 EV focusing (at f/1.4 ISO 100)
    • Focus bracketing
  • Rear Display: 
    • 3.2” 1.84m dot 
    • fixed position
    • touch-screen LCD
  • Viewfinder
    • OLED EVF
    • 2.36m dot
    • 0.74x magnification
    • 20mm eye point,
    • -4 to +4 diopter
    • 60/120 fps refresh
  • Flash:  
    • no internal flash
    • hot shoe
    • red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync
  • Remote: DMW-RS2, operation via smartphone
  • Connectivity: 
    • Bluetooth 4.2 BLE 
    • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/c 
    • USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C
    • HDMI (Type D micro connector)
  • Cards: 
    • Two SD cards slots
    • one UHS-II compatible, one UHS-I compatible
  • Battery: 
    • DMW-BLJ31
    • 440-470 shots CIPA
    • USB charging
    • Will run off USB (Power Delivery)
  • Size and Weight:
    • 5.2” (132.6mm) wide
    • 3.8” (97.1mm) tall
    • 3.2” (81.9mm) deep
    • 25.2 ounces (714g, including battery and card)
  • Other: 
    • Live View Composite mode
    • dust and splash resistant construction
  • Price: 
    • US$1998 body only
    • US$2298 body plus 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
  • Announced: September 2, 2020
  • Current Firmware: version 2.5 (August 2022)

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