Cameras
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II with 20-60mm Lens Bundle
$2,719.95
Price captured 2026-09-21 · check Amazon for the current price.
Panasonic's first full-frame body with real phase-detection autofocus.
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Editor scores (0–10) — not a manufacturer spec.
| Sensor size | Full-frame |
|---|---|
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| Max ISO | 51200 |
| AF points | 779 |
| Continuous shooting | 30 fps |
| Video resolution | 6K30 |
| In-body stabilization | ✓ Yes |
| Lens mount | L-mount |
| Battery life | — |
| Weight | — |
| Weather sealing | — |
| Screen | Tilt/free-angle touchscreen |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 0.78x |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB |
Editor's take
Panasonic's second-gen full-frame hybrid adds Phase Hybrid autofocus to a 24.2MP sensor, recording 6K30 and unlimited 4K60 video, bundled here with the 20-60mm kit lens and a full accessory set.
The S5 II's biggest jump over its predecessor is autofocus: phase-detection replaces Panasonic's old contrast-only system, closing a gap that used to send video shooters to Sony or Canon instead. 5-axis in-body stabilization plus the new Active I.S. mode makes handheld walking shots genuinely usable.
779-point phase detection, dual UHS-II card slots, and unlimited 4K recording put this squarely in prosumer hybrid territory, at a price that reflects it.
Pros
- First Lumix with on-sensor phase-detection autofocus
- Unlimited 4K60 and 6K30 video recording
- 5-axis in-body stabilization plus Active I.S. for handheld video
Cons
- Premium price point for a 24MP body
- Kit lens has a modest f/3.5-5.6 aperture
- Still building out its native L-mount lens ecosystem
Ideal for: Hybrid shooters who prioritize video autofocus and stabilization as much as stills.
Reviews
Very early reviews are glowing, though the sample size on this listing is still tiny.
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