Panasonic Lumix S5II Review
Type Mirrorless
Sensor ?MP Full Frame
IBIS No
Weather Sealed No
Weight 1406 g
40.9 Overall Score
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (92th percentile) 94th
- Strong af (89th percentile) 86th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | Full Frame |
Autofocus
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Video
| Log Profile | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs |
Value & Pricing
Feb 23, 2026 $1,415
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S5II | Nikon Z Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera with 28-400mm f/4-8 | Canon EOS R Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera with | Fujifilm X-H FUJIFILM X-H2 Mirrorless Camera | Sony Alpha Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera with 28-70mm | OM System OM OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP Full Frame | 24.5MP Full Frame | 32.5MP Full Frame | 40.2MP APS-C | 33MP Full Frame | 22.9MP Micro Four Thirds |
| AF Points | - | 299 | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1406 | 669 | 590 | 590 | 635 | 62 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S5II | 85.5 | 42.8 | 69 | 36.4 | 57.8 | 93.7 | 48.2 | 35.4 | 33.4 | 39.3 | 40.8 |
| Nikon Z 6 III Compare | 95 | 99 | 98.4 | 87.2 | 99.3 | 96 | 96.7 | 95.7 | 96.1 | 98 | 90 |
| Canon EOS R 6 Mark III Compare | 99.1 | 89.5 | 78.5 | 96 | 99.6 | 97.1 | 99 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98 | 99.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H 2 Compare | 95.9 | 99 | 87.1 | 92.2 | 100 | 92.2 | 99.1 | 95.7 | 96.1 | 95.1 | 98.9 |
| Sony Alpha a7 IV Compare | 98.2 | 96.5 | 97.7 | 76.9 | 89.9 | 97.5 | 98.1 | 95.7 | 96.1 | 98 | 90 |
| OM System OM 1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 98.4 | 75.8 | 99 | 86.2 | 72.4 | 98.1 | 95.7 | 96.1 | 98 | 99.8 |