Panasonic LUMIX S Panasonic LUMIX S5II Mirrorless Camera Review
Sensor 24.2MP Full Frame
IBIS No
Weather Sealed No
29.7 Overall Score
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (93th percentile) 96th
- Strong af (90th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average video (32th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
Autofocus
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Feb 23, 2026 $3,296
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S Panasonic LUMIX S5II Mirrorless Camera | Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 9 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body | Sony Alpha 7 Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera with 28-70mm | Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body | OM System OM-1 OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera | Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 Mirrorless Camera, Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full Frame | 45.7MP Full Frame | 33MP Full Frame | 24.2MP Full Frame | 22.9MP Micro Four Thirds | 40.2MP APS-C |
| AF Points | - | - | 759 | 1000 | 1053 | - |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 10 | 40 | 120 | 20 |
| Video | - | 8K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 8K |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 1338 | 658 | 590 | 62 | 590 |