Panasonic renews the hybrid which marked a turning point for the brand with its arrival on the 24×36 market. The Lumix S5 II is a more advanced device, equipped with an upgraded autofocus compared to the competition and which obviously does not forget videographers.
With the Lumix S5 II, Panasonic offers a well-finished body, very versatile and finally equipped with very efficient autofocus. A device that is comfortable in photos and formidable in video, which will satisfy the greatest number of people. We can always highlight AF tracking a slight step below the competition, or even lighter autonomy, but it is clear that Panasonic’s presence on the 24×36 market is greatly improved with this S5 II.
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Strong points
- Construction and ergonomics.
- Resistance to humidity and dust.
- Good sensitivity management.
- Sensor stabilization.
- Active ventilation for unlimited video recording.
- Effective subject detection and AF tracking in stills and video.
- Video pane pushed.
- USB charging and shooting while powered.
Weak points
- Unloading from the SD card quite slowly in bursts.
- Startup time.
- Slowdown at the start of the burst.
- AF tracking still a notch behind.
- Paid update coming soon.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude the prices of stores whose the VAT policy is not clear (so-called “gray” stores, typically in the case of imports from China).
Alternatively
Panasonic is entering the microcosm of 24×36 sensors with the Lumix S1. Behind the marketing promises, a supercharged technical sheet for photo and video performances that are there. The whole thing is very convincing thanks to excellent ergonomics and significant customization. Panasonic achieves almost flawless performance, at the cost of a size and weight which distance the brand from the original philosophy of compactness in the hybrid camera segment.
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