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Panasonic Lumix S5

Panasonic Mirrorless L-Mount

Panasonic Lumix S5

Type
Mirrorless
Mount
L-Mount
Sensor format
Full frame
Resolution
24.2 MP
Released
September 2020
Launch price
$1,999.99

Successor: Panasonic Lumix S5II

Specifications

Sensor and image

Resolution
24.2 MP
Largest image size
6,000 × 4,000 px
Sensor format
Full frame
Sensor size
35.6 × 23.8 mm
Sensor type
CMOS
ISO range
100 to 51,200
Extended ISO range
50 to 204,800
In-body stabilization
Yes, up to 6.5 stops (CIPA)

Autofocus

AF system
TTL type based on image detection (Contrast AF) with DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology
AF points
225
Subject detection
People, Animals
AF low-light limit
-6 EV

Shutter and burst

Mechanical shutter
Yes
Fastest shutter speed, mechanical
1/8000 s
Fastest shutter speed, electronic
1/16000 s
Slowest shutter speed
1 min
Flash sync speed
1/250 s
Burst rate, mechanical
7 fps
Burst rate, electronic
7 fps

Video

Video modes
ResolutionMax. frame rateCropNote
4K (3,840 × 2,160)60–4K 60p/50p 4:2:0 10-bit
Full HD (1,920 × 1,080)180–Slow & Quick, 1-180 fps
Internal bit depth
10-bit
Log profile
Yes

Viewfinder and display

Viewfinder
Electronic (EVF)
Viewfinder resolution
2.36 million dots
Viewfinder magnification
0.74x
Viewfinder coverage
100%
Screen
3 in, 1.84 million dots
Screen type
Vari-angle
Touchscreen
Yes

Body and battery

Dimensions (W × H × D)
132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9 mm
Weight with battery and card
714 g
Body-only weight
630 g
Weather sealing
Yes
Shots per charge (viewfinder)
470 shots

Storage and connections

Card slots
SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
Wi-Fi
5 GHz (IEEE802.11ac) / 2.4 GHz (IEEE802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE)
USB
USB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB3.1 GEN1
HDMI
Micro HDMI Type D
Microphone input
3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Headphone output
3.5 mm stereo mini jack

Market and price

Announced
September 2, 2020
Released
September 2020
Launch price
$1,999.99 (US)
Other names
DC-S5

Features stated by the manufacturer

  • 4:3 anamorphic mode
  • 4k photo
  • 6k photo
  • Dual native ISO
  • High resolution mode (96 mp equivalent)
  • Hlg photo
  • Live view composite
  • Slow & quick motion
  • USB charging and power
  • V-log / v-gamut

Manufacturer data: help.na.panasonic.com, panasonic.com, na.panasonic.com

Last checked: October 25, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

Size and weight

Front view of the selected lenses and bodies at the same scale1: Panasonic Lumix S5, width × height × depth 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9 mm
Width × height × depth
132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9 mm
Weight with battery and card
714 g
Weight, body only
630 g

Manufacturer data: help.na.panasonic.com, panasonic.com, na.panasonic.com

The front view is schematic, only width and height are to scale.

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