LUMIX S5II Mirrorless Camera
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Web ID: 18078402Ratings & Reviews
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Best Camera for Video and Great Photos too!!
I love this camera. I sat on the fence for awhile because it felt like a big purchase for my first camera. I really love it and when I see my photos I am validated in my purchase.
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Customer review from Panasonic
Response from Panasonic
Hello there! Thank you for sharing your experience, we know that first big camera purchase is a meaningful one, and we're so glad you took the leap with us! It’s wonderful to hear that your photos are bringing you that sense of validation and joy. Here's to capturing moments with confidence and creativity, happy shooting!
Reliable workhorse with exceptional image quality
This camera is my choice in2025. After the huge disappointment of the S1R II with it's battery drain and overheating issues I finally I have a camera that would not shut down on me and has a good battery life performance.
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Customer review from Panasonic
Response from Panasonic
Hi there! Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review and for choosing our camera as your top pick for 2025! We're honored to hear it's been a reliable workhorse with the image quality you expect, and that it’s delivering the battery life and stability you need. Your feedback means a lot, and we’re glad this model has earned your confidence where it counts most: in the field.
The Perfect Camera for Photography Enthusiasts
This is a full frame masterpiece for enthusiasts. A rich set of features including my favorite, LUTS, assignable to button on the camera body. The S5II's image output is of very high quality, performing excellent in low light.
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Customer review from Panasonic
Response from Panasonic
Hi there! Thank you for your detailed and enthusiastic feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that the S5II is meeting your expectations as a full-frame masterpiece and that the LUT functionality, along with its excellent low-light performance, has become a favorite feature. Our goal is to provide tools that inspire creativity and deliver outstanding image quality, so your kind words truly motivate us.
Great camera but needs improvement
Great camera, clear menus, great rendering straight out the camera and fantastic LUTs. Full frame at the cost of many APS-C cameras. On the other side, it’s a heavy camera. Panasonic should address the following areas in next iteration. They should bring down the size and weight. Startup time is longer than expected. Biggest negative for me is the slooooow playback. Even after using v90 SD cards it’s painfully slow.
Customer review from Panasonic
Response from Panasonic
Thank you for your feedback, we will consider it for future improvements. We deeply appreciate you took the time to provide us with your thoughts regarding the product.
Took a while to fall in love
Over the past few years I've worked my way through every major camera manufacture, selling one and buying another while looking for system that fit my style. Lumix wasn't on my radar until the S5II came out. I've owned the S5II for six months and initially I wasn't sure if I would keep it. I mostly do still photography and dabble in video here and there, and the S5II just felt a bit off compared to what I was used to. I kept putting it in the rotation with my other cameras and I became accustomed to the controls, settings, etc., started to realize how awesome it is. Little things like the drive mode dial vs. digging into menus is absolutely brilliant, and I love how customizable the camera is overall. The S5II also took me from dabbling in video to taking it more seriously. Watching a bunch of YouTube videos on how to configure the S5II for videos definitely helped. Video stabilization is insanely good compared to other cameras I've owned. The S5II is now my only full frame camera. I do hope that Panasonic comes out with a S1H II or something with a higher resolution sensor, but I would still keep the S5II for low light. I liked the S5II so much that I also bought a GH7 (already invested in M43) and will be purchasing an S9 with the 18-40mm for a more compact full frame option. Anyway, the S5II is awesome, especially considering the price. The latest firmware update has made things even better, the Lumix Lab app is great.
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Customer review from Panasonic
Response from Panasonic
This is such a nice feedback and we are always trying our best to make the experience of our customers memorable. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying our camera and you are considering getting more Lumix cameras as well. Your positive feedback and 5-star rating made our day! We look forward to hearing from you again soon!
Best all-around camera for the money
Needed a full frame camera for school, studying production and S5II checks every box for both photo and video. 1st LUMIX camera and really loving it.
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Customer review from Panasonic
Response from Panasonic
We appreciate your 5-star rating! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.