LUMIX S5 First Look | Panasonic's Smallest Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera | 4K Test Footage & Overview

With the announcement of the Panasonic LUMIX S5 we finally have a full-frame camera with fantastic video features in a compact form-factor and at a budget conscious price. In this video Kriss Hampton runs you through the key features that you need to know about, shares some test footage, and of course gives his thoughts on shooting with the camera.

The LUMIX S5 is a large sensor compact camera with Panasonic's dual native ISO for superb performance in all lighting conditions. It offers native 100 - 51200 ISO (extendable to 204,800), 6.5 stops of dual stabilisation (with compatible lenses) and extended recording times (unlimited @ 4K 8-bit; 30-minutes @ 4K 10-bit).

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0:46 - The Body
2:29 - The Sensor
4:04 - Recording
6:27 - Slow Motion
7:29 - Anamorphic
8:07 - Auto Focus
9:25 - Vlogging
10:54 - Photography
11:26 - Summary

For more information on the LUMIX S5 visit the Holdan website: https://www.holdan.co.uk/Panasonic/DC-S5

Key Features of the LUMIX S5:
High resolution 5.9K HDR full-frame sensor
Full HD at up to 180 FPS
4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
14+ stops dynamic range
Anamorphic 4K mode
Enhanced auto-focus (the best AF performance of any Lumix camera to date)
V-log recording as standard
Dual native ISO
H.264 & HEVC recording options
Switchable NTSC/PAL
WiFi & Bluetooth
Video centric professional monitoring tools

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At the heart of the camera, the LUMIX S5 contains a 24.2-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor that boasts wide dynamic range and high sensitivity performance. The LUMIX S5 further realises a maximum ISO 51200 of crystal-clear high sensitivity video with the adoption of the Dual Native ISO technology.

As a pioneer of hybrid mirrorless cameras, Panasonic LUMIX has the largest line-up of cameras that record 4K 10-bit video*2. The latest member of the family, the LUMIX S5, is capable of 4K 60p/50p 4:2:0 10-bit, and 4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording. It is also capable of 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output. For 4K 30p/25p 4:2:0 8-bit internal recording, there is no time limitation as Panasonic’s exceptional heat dispersion technology enables stable and continuous video recording.
The LUMIX S5 provides 14+ stops of dynamic range, which is as wide as cinema cameras, and V-Log / V-Gamut compatibility with popular VariCam colour science. A variety of recording formats and modes including 4:3 Anamorphic mode, Slow & Quick Motion, 4K/60p interval shooting and 4K HDR are also provided.

The LUMIX S5 also possesses improved high-speed, high-precision AF in both photo shooting and video recording that has been made possible with advanced deep-learning technology featuring real-time detection of the subject such as human eye, face, head and body recognition.

Thanks to a new highly energy-efficient 2,200mAh high-capacity battery, the S5 can capture approximately 470 pictures (using the LVF) / 1,500 pictures (in Power Save LVF mode). It complies with a USB power charging and power supply. Double SD Card slot (UHS-IIx1 and UHS-I x1), 5GHz/2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity are also supported. The splash/dust-resistant rugged design provides professionals with high reliability.

The LUMIX S Series full-frame mirrorless camera system adopts the L-Mount system to provide users with a diverse and future-proof range of products from Panasonic, Leica Camera and Sigma. Panasonic now offers four innovative models in the LUMIX S Series of full-frame mirrorless cameras – the S1, the S1H, the S1R, and the new S5. The LUMIX S1 is an advanced hybrid camera for high-quality photos and videos, the LUMIX S1H is designed and developed specifically for film production, and the LUMIX S1R is ideal for taking high-resolution pictures. The LUMIX S5 packs the essence of these S Series cameras in a more compact, lightweight body. With this line-up, Panasonic is committed to meeting the demands of all creators by challenging the constant evolution of photo/video culture in today's new digital era.

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