“If you shoot video and photo and want full‑frame, then the S5 II simply cannot be beaten at this price.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Solid handfeel and control
- Reliable workhorse in use
- Sharp 6K video
- Incredible image stabilization
- Full‑frame sensor
- Bright screen
Points of Contention
- No tally light
- Slow motion 4K crop limitation
- Bulky and heavy body
- Unreliable autofocus tracking
- Not the fastest mechanical burst rate
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics100
Timothy Coleman
TechRadar
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RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Panasonic LUMIX S5 II is great for travel photography if you don't mind a bulkier kit.”
