“The result is a camera that should appeal to a wide variety of creators – with a good range of video specs, it’s a fantastic hybrid that comes highly recommended.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Compact lightweight design
- Extensive control layout
- Outstanding video capabilities
- Improved face eye autofocus
- High resolution mode
- Unlimited 4K 30 recording
Points of Contention
- No full-size HDMI port
- Large lenses can negate compactness
- Slow continuous shooting
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics“The Panasonic LUMIX S5 is a full-frame mirrorless camera. One of Panasonic's first consumer full-frame cameras, it has a lot to offer for hybrid shooters, with some excellent video features for its generation.”
“Imperfect but capable, the Lumix S5 is the miniature S1 we always wanted.”
