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Panasonic Lumix S5
Panasonic2020
Panasonic MirrorlessMount: Leica L MountReleased 2020

Panasonic Lumix S5

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Panasonic Lumix S5, featuring a 24.2MP Full Frame Dual Native ISO CMOS sensor, 7 fps continuous burst, and 4K60 10-bit recording.

Camera Type
mirrorless
Sensor Resolution
24.2 MP
Max Continuous Burst
7 fps
IBIS Stabilization
5 Stops
Battery (CIPA)
440 Shots
Weight
714 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Panasonic Lumix S5

The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a Full Frame mirrorless camera engineered with a 24.2 MP Full Frame Dual Native ISO CMOS sensor (35.6 × 23.8 mm) and native Leica L Mount lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 7 fps burst shooting with 5 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 4K60 10-bit recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
24.2 Megapixel Full Frame Dual Native ISO CMOS (35.6 × 23.8 mm) driven by the Venus Engine image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
225-Point DFD Contrast AF with 225 phase-detect points. Captures 7 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 5 stops CIPA handshake compensation.
Video & Motion Capabilities
4K60 10-bit internal recording at 10-bit 4:2:2 V-Log. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 714g in a 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9 mm body. Features Dual SD Slots (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I), 2.36M-dot OLED EVF, and CIPA rated for 440 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
24.2 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
Full Frame Dual Native ISO CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
35.6 × 23.8 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Leica L Mount
Image Processor Engine
Venus Engine
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
225-Point DFD Contrast AF
Phase-Detect Focus Points
225 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
7 fps (Mechanical) / 7 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
7 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
5-Axis Sensor-Shift — Up to 5 Stops (CIPA)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
4K60 10-bit
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
4K60 10-bit at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
10-bit 4:2:2 V-Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
Dual SD Slots (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
440 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
714 g (1.57 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9 mm

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