Panasonic have today announced the brand new LUMIX S5II and LUMIX S5IIx full-frame mirrorless cameras. What's the difference between the Lumix S5II and S5IIx and what do the two models have in common? Find out below!

With incredible performance in both photo and video capture, these lightweight full-frame mirrorless cameras are designed to fulfil the demands of the most ambitious creators while representing great value for money. The LUMIX S5II will be available from January 2023, starting at just £1,999 for a body only. S 20-60mm lens kits and S 20-60mm with S 50mm F1.8 Twin lens kits are also available. Pre-order before March 31st 2023 and we'll give you £300 more for your old DSLR or Mirrorless Camera when you part-exhcnage as well!

The LUMIX S5IIx will be available from June 2023 as a body only, as well as S 20-60mm lens kits and S 20-60mm with S 50mm F1.8 Twin lens kits. This won't be available until June 2023 - with only a few key feature differences between them, you can decide if you want to buy the S5II now or wait until the S5IIx.

 

 

The new S5II and S5IIx  join LUMIX's S range of full-frame mirrorless cameras and lenses, which has grown impressively since they entered the full-frame mirrorless market a few years back, competing with the likes of Sony, Canon and Nikon. Following on from the successful Lumix S5, which was aimed at content creators, the S5II promises to fix and improve upon this first model. Panasonic say that they've listened to feedback from users and addressed all of the key concerns. They certainly seem to have ticked those, previously empty, boxes.

Just some of the improvements include improved AF, thanks to a new-to-Panasonic LUMIX, Hybrid Phase Detection Auto-Focus, as well as creator favourites like Waveform and Zebras for video recording. Perhaps one of the most noticeable changes is the shape of the body, thanks to impressive, yet discreet, cooling fans in the pentaprism-styled viewfinder section. This sucks air in through the front and expels hot air through the sides - it's one of the neatest, yet functional fan systems we've seen to date. When you compare it to the fan on the Canon R5C and the additional fan option for th Fujifilm X-H2S, you can really appreciate just how subtle, yet effective this design choice is.

We're going to put a video out featuring the LUMIX S5II once we've been able to thoroughly test it, so make sure you're signed up to our YouTube channel! For now, take a look at all the key specifications for the two models and find out how the Lumix S5IIX differs frm the S5II.

 

LUMIX S5II and S5IIX shared features:

• Full-frame mirrorless camera
• 24 megapixel CMOS sensor
• Hybrid stills and video camera
• L-Mount lens mount for Panasonic S lenses, Leica L and Sigma L lenses
• Hybrid Phase Detection Auto-Focus (a first for LUMIX cameras)
• 3 Inch free-angle touch screen monitor
• Large 3,680K-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
• Full-size HDMI out
• USB 3.2 for data transfer and charging
• 5GHz / 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
• Dual card slots - SD UHS-II
• Magnesium alloy build
• Splash and dust resistance

 

Stills Features

• 9fps mechanical / 30fps electronic burst modes
• 96 megapixel High Resolution Mode
• Dual Native ISO up to 51200 (204800 extended)
• Improved Image Stabilisation

 

 

Video Features:

• Internal 4:2:0 10-bit 6K (3:2) recordingInternal 5.9K (16:9) at 30fps
• Internal 4:2:2 C4K and 4K recording at up to 60fps
• 14+ stop V-Log/V-Gamut
• New Real-Time LUT feature
• New Waveform Monitor, Vector Scope & Zebra features
• 48kHz/24-bit audio as standard
• 96kHz/24-bit audio recording with XLR adapter and XLR mics
• Active IS enhanced stabilisation for smooth video
• In-built, discreet cooling system

 

S5IIx-only features:

The LUMIX S5IIx is designed for videographers and content creators who demand the very best, including 5.8K Apple Pro Res and Pro Res RAW with Atomos devices. These features are only found on the Lumix S5IIx and not on the Lumix S5II. Costing slightly more (£200 at time of launch) than the LUMIX S5II, you'll need to ask yourself whether you will use the extra features. If the answer is yes, it's not a massive jump in price (if you can wait until June!) If the answer is no, then grab an S5II, save a bit of money and get creating much sooner!

• Capable of 5.8K Apple ProRes recording to SSD via HDMI or USB
• Supports Apple Pro Res RAW video output to supported Atomos devices
• Supports wired (with optional USB-LAN adapter) and wireless IP streaming and USB tethering
• Matte black finish and styling

Try the LUMIX S5II In-store

Panasonic LUMIX Product Specialist, Matt, will be in Wilkinson Cameras stores over the next few weeks so you can have a first-look and hands-on of the new LUMIX S5II. Come and try it out for yourself and get expert advice from Matt. Don't forget to bring your old equipment with you if you're planning to part-exchange. Our in-store teams can inspect your equipment and arrange a quote for you while you see if the LUMIX S5II is the camera for you!

LUMIX S5II in-store demo days:

• Preston: January 17th
• Chester: January 21st
• Warrington: January 24th
• Liverpool: February 4th

 

Pre-Order and Price Information:

The LUMIX S5II will be available from January 2023, starting at just £1,999 for a body only. S 20-60mm lens kits and S 20-60mm with S 50mm F1.8 Twin lens kits are also available. Pre-order before March 31st 2023 and we'll give you £300 more for your old DSLR or Mirrorless Camera.

The LUMIX S5IIx will be available from June 2023 as a body only, as well as S 20-60mm lens kits and S 20-60mm with S 50mm F1.8 Twin lens kits.

 

Pre-order in-store or online now:

Panasonic Lumix S5II Body - £1999

Panasonic Lumix S5II & LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens - £2299

Panasonic Lumix S5II & LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 & S 50mm F1.8 Lenses - £2399

 

Panasonic Lumix S5IIX Body - £2299

Panasonic Lumix S5IIX & LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens - £2499

Panasonic Lumix S5IIX & LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 & S 50mm F1.8 Lenses - £2599