LUMIX S5D

Released October 2024

A full-frame L-Mount camera with 24.2-megapixel stills, stabilisation, C4K video and support for an optional DJI LiDAR focusing system.

Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame
Megapixels: 24.2
Lens: L-Mount
Video: 4096 × 2160 at 59.94 fps
Body weight: 630 g

What reviewers say

Both tests praise image quality and the extensive video options at a relatively affordable kit price. COMPUTER BILD finds accurate autofocus on static subjects but unreliable tracking during bursts, and criticises the modest viewfinder resolution. Photoscala values the handling and stabilisation but sees little improvement over the original S5; the LiDAR benefit requires substantial additional equipment.

From computerbild.de and photoscala.de

Specifications

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Image and sensor

Camera type: Mirrorless
Sensor format: Full frame
Sensor type: CMOS
Sensor dimensions: 35.6 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution: 24.2 MP
Largest image: 6000 × 4000
RAW recording: Yes
Standard ISO range: 100–51200
Sensor detail: 24.20 million effective pixels and 25.28 million total; anti-reflection coating and sensor-shift dust reduction. Multi-shot high-resolution mode produces 48 or 96 MP files, separately from native single-exposure resolution
Image formats: JPEG, RAW and HLG Photo; sRGB and Adobe RGB
ISO detail: Standard ISO 100–51200; expanded ISO 50, 102400 and 204800. Dual Native ISO 100/640 in Normal, 640/4000 in V-Log, 400/2500 in HLG and 200/1250 in Cinelike D2/V2

Lens and shooting

Lens mount: L-Mount
Stabilisation: Lens and sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst: 7 fps
Lens detail: Interchangeable L-Mount body; listed kit lenses are separate optical configurations, not built-in lens specifications
Autofocus: Contrast autofocus with DFD; face, eye, body and animal recognition, tracking and 225-area selection. Maker rates detection EV −6 to 20 with F1.4, ISO 100 and AFS. Optional DJI LiDAR Range Finder and RS 3 Pro send ranging information by USB to drive lens focus without a separate focus motor; these accessories are not included
Shutter: Mechanical 1/8000–60 seconds or bulb up to 30 minutes; electronic front curtain 1/2000–60 seconds; electronic 1/8000–60 seconds, with separate bulb restrictions
Burst detail: Native 7 fps with AFS/MF or 5 fps with AFC, for mechanical, electronic front curtain and electronic shutters. Maker buffer more than 24 RAW/RAW+JPEG or more than 999 JPEG with specified UHS-II U3 card in slot 1. Reduced-resolution 6K Photo 30 fps and 4K Photo 60/30 fps are video-derived JPEG modes, not native full-resolution bursts
Stabilisation detail: Five-axis sensor-shift Body I.S., maker 5-stop CIPA yaw/pitch rating with S-R2060 at 60 mm; Dual I.S. 2 combines compatible lens O.I.S. for 6.5 stops with S-E70200 at 200 mm
Exposure controls: 1728-zone multi-pattern metering; multiple, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted modes. Still exposure compensation ±5 EV, video ±3 EV

Video

Highest video resolution: 4096 × 2160 at 59.94 fps
Video detail: Internal C4K 4096×2160 at 59.94p uses APS-C or pixel-by-pixel crop and 4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP; full-frame C4K 29.97p supports 4:2:2 10-bit. UHD 3840×2160 at 59.94p supports cropped 4:2:0 10-bit. Maker limits internal 10-bit C4K/4K recording to 30 minutes, while specified 4K 8-bit modes have no fixed time limit subject to power, storage and operating conditions. External 12-bit HDMI RAW up to 5888×3312 at 29.97p requires compatible Atomos or Blackmagic recorder; this is not internal 5.9K recording. V-Log/V-Gamut and maker 14+ stop claim
Audio: Built-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/line input and headphone output. Optional DMW-XLR1 provides XLR input; internal MOV LPCM two-channel 48 kHz/16-bit audio

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder: Electronic
Screen size: 3″
Screen dots: 1,840,000
Touchscreen: Yes
Tilting screen: Yes
Display detail: Free-angle three-inch 3:2 TFT LCD, approximately 1.84 million dots and capacitive touch controls
Viewfinder detail: OLED approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.74× magnification with 50 mm lens at infinity, −1 dioptre and 3:2 ratio; 60/120 fps display

Connections and design

Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Battery life (maker's claim): 450 photographs
Body weight: 630 g
Release detail: Maker European announcement confirms availability from the end of October 2024; month precision retained without an inferred UK retail day. S5D supplemental instructions explicitly refer to the supplied S5 operating manual for shared specifications. Exact S5D manufacturer specification sheet is available from a UK retailer; regional product tables refused scripted access. No inferred replacement link across co-sold S5 models
Recording media: Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots; slot 1 supports UHS-I/UHS-II including V90, slot 2 UHS-I
Ports: USB-C 10 Gbps, micro-HDMI Type D, 2.5 mm remote and 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets
Wireless connections: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2. The S5D supplemental manual removes Wi-Fi PC transfer and LUMIX CLUB/web-service/cloud-sync functions present in the original S5 instructions
Battery life detail: DMW-BLK22, 7.2 V 2200 mAh 16 Wh. Maker CIPA 430 LCD/450 EVF shots with S-R1840 or 410 LCD/430 EVF with S-R28200; headline uses the highest standard EVF claim, not power-save mode. Conditional one-second power-save EVF figures 1500/1450 respectively
Charging: In-camera USB charging and power supply; supplemental S5D manual identifies battery charger, AC adapter and USB cable as optional
Dimensions: Approximately 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9 mm, excluding protrusions
Weight detail: Approximately 630 g body with hot-shoe cover, excluding body cap; 714 g with battery and one SD card. Kit lens excluded
Materials: Magnesium-alloy full die-cast body; dust/splash-resistant construction, not waterproof; operating range 0–40 °C
In the box: Body cap, hot-shoe cover, battery-grip connector cover, shoulder strap and battery; kit includes its lens and lens caps, with lens hood additionally listed for DC-S5DH

Pros and cons

Pros

Sensor stabilisation with compatible-lens Dual I.S. 2
Two SD card slots
Microphone and headphone connections

Cons

Contrast autofocus rather than phase detection
C4K at 60p uses an APS-C or pixel-by-pixel crop
Only one card slot supports UHS-II

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Sensor	Megapixels	Lens	Video	Body weight	Released
CanonEOS R1	Mirrorless	Full frame	24.2	Canon RF	6000 × 3164 at 59.94 fps	920 g	Nov 2024
CanonEOS R5 Mark II	Mirrorless	Full frame	45	Canon RF	8192 × 4320 at 59.94 fps	656 g	Aug 2024
NikonZ6III	Mirrorless	Full frame	24.5	Nikon Z mount	6048 × 3402 at 59.94 fps	670 g	Jun 2024

Sources

Photo: consumer.panasonic.cn

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