# Panasonic Lumix S5 II

Mirrorless camera · 24MP full-frame CMOS · profile confidence: **verified** · source: panasonic — LUMIX S5II specifications

## Video modes

| Resolution | Frame rates | Aspect | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6K | 24, 25, 30 | 3:2 | Open gate — full sensor |
| 4K | 24, 25, 30 | 16:9 | Full width, oversampled |
| 4K | 50, 60 | 16:9 | APS-C (crop) mode |
| 1080p | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120 | 16:9 |  |

## Stabilization

- **IS Off** (strength 0/3)
- **In-body IS (Dual IS 2)** (strength 2/3)
- **IBIS + E-Stabilization Boost** (strength 3/3) — crops the image

## Color profiles

- **Standard** — 10-bit
- **V-Log / V-Gamut** — 10-bit, log (for grading)
- **HLG** — 10-bit

## Field of view

Lens-dependent (interchangeable-lens body).

## Exposure

- ISO range: 100–51200 (recommended ceilings — bright: 400, normal: 3200, low light: 12800)
- Manual shutter: yes
- Aperture: variable (lens-dependent)
- Built-in ND: no

## Notable

- **Active cooling** — Records as long as the card lasts — no overheat warnings mid-interview.
- **6K open gate** — Full-sensor capture so one take yields both wide and vertical cuts.
- **Dual card slots** — Backup recording for work you cannot reshoot.

Strengths: Full-frame V-Log; Open gate; Active cooling; Dual slots; Excellent value.
Weaknesses: 4K/60 is cropped; Autofocus trails Sony/Canon slightly; Heavier than APS-C.

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