Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2 Specifications, Tests and Review

Product Type
Digital camera - 6K - mirrorless system
Lens Mount
L-Mount
ISO (Max)
204800
Sensor Resolution
24.2 Megapixel
Sensor Type
CMOS
Display
3" LCD display
Touch Screen
Yes
Battery Type
Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Product Type Digital camera - 6K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only
Height 10.23 cm
Width 13.43 cm
Depth 9.01 cm
Weight 657 g
Weight Details Camera body only: 657 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 740 g
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS
Total Pixels 25,280,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Dual Native ISO technology
Image Stabiliser Optical (5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes
LENS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Lens Mounting Type L-Mount
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF
Face Detection Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour
Viewfinder Resolution 3,680,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +2
Features Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
ISO (Max) 204800
Native ISO 100-4000
Extended ISO (Max) 204800
Extended ISO (Min) 50
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 640, ISO 50, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 204800
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight weighted
Exposure Metering Zones 1728
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, custom, slow & quick
Bracketing Modes Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing
Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Dynamic Monochrome, Old Days, Silky Monochrome, Cinelike D2, Cinelike V2, Like709, V-Log, Like2100 (HLG)
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Shutter Type Mechanical, electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3, 5, 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Type 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes
Display Format 1,840,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV, HEVC, H.265
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, HLG Photo
Max Video Resolution 5952 x 3968
Audio Signal Format Linear PCM, AAC
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Memory Card Slot Dual SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
Memory Card Included No
Image Storage 6000 x 4000
4272 x 2848
3024 x 2016
12000 x 8000 - High Resolution Mode
8496 x 5664 - High Resolution Mode
5328 x 4000
3792 x 2848
2688 x 2016
10656 x 8000
4000 x 4000
2848 x 2848
2016 x 2016
8000 x 8000 - High Resolution Mode
6000 x 3000
6000 x 2208
7552 x 5664 - High Resolution Mode
Video Capture H.265 - 5952 x 3968 - 30 fps
H.265 - 5952 x 3968 - 24 fps
H.265 - 5952 x 3136 - 30 fps
H.265 - 5952 x 3136 - 24 fps
H.265 - 5888 x 3312 - 30 fps
H.265 - 5888 x 3312 - 24 fps
H.265 - 4096 x 2160 - 30 fps
H.265 - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps
H.264 - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps
H.264 - 4096 x 2160 - 30 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 - 30 fps
H.265 - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps
H.265 - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 120 fps
H.265 - 1920 x 1080 - 120 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
H.265 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
H.265 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
H.265 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 370 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 1250 shots (Power Save LVF Shooting mode)
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Interface HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Flash Terminal Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 7 frames per second
Additional Features Audio recording, built-in speaker, date/time stamp, sharpness control, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, USB powered, USB charging, Touch Shutter technology, primary colour filter, Touch AE function, Phase Hybrid AutoFocus, Active I.S. technology
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Included Accessories Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, battery grip terminal cover, hot shoe cap, USB-C to USB-A cable
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C

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