Panasonic Lumix DC-S5II + S 35mm f/1.8

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II with phase autofocus and internal LUT processing takes your workflow to a new level! The S5 II is the perfect entry into full-frame for photographers & videographers.

The sensor of the Panasonic S5 II

The 24.2 MP CMOS sensor of the Lumix S5 II is equipped with a powerful processor and was developed as part of the L² technology partnership between LEICA and LUMIX. This processor not only does a strong job with autofocus, but also with image quality. Thus, the Panasonic S5 II offers a finer resolution than its predecessor. Last but not least, the processor also contributes to capturing the natural colors. The S5 II allows access to Dual Native ISO technology, which reduces ISO noise and expands sensor dynamics.

The IBIS built into the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II is a 5-axis image stabilizer, which when used with a Lens provides this stabilization up to 6.5 stops. The IBIS itself achieves a stabilization performance of up to 5 f-stops. So, if a Lens without image stabilization is used, these 5 stops are still available.

All doors are open here in the low-light range as well: With an ISO of 100-51,200 and in the extended range up to 204,800 ISO.
The Panasonic S5 Mark II can work with both mechanical and electronic shutter, allowing it to shoot up to 30 frames a second in continuous mode. With a mechanical shutter, the Panasonic manages 9 frames per second.

96-megapixel resolution for Stillife shots

With this feature, the camera creates an entire 96-megapixel shot from 8 images. The camera does not rely on external software for this.

High-performance phase-autofocus in any situation

Whether moderate motion or dark situations. This Lumix gives you consistently good and precise autofocus performance. This reliably detects your subject and keeps it in focus, so you can concentrate on what's important: The image composition and the appropriate settings. The autofocus of the Lumix S5 II offers a whopping 779 autofocus points - and thus the best conditions for phase detection. Particularly in backlit or low-light situations, the autofocus comes into its own.

Editing without editing

Taking photos is often followed by image editing. But even without any knowledge at all, the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II can be used to create images & videos that will amaze the viewer. By using LUTs (Look up Tables) in the camera, colors, exposure, etc. can be influenced like with a preset. A special feature here is that the camera can not only display them, but also save them in parallel.

Videography with many advantages

The Panasonic S5 II sets new standards in many aspects. For demanding videographers, this camera is a dream, because it supports the Opengate format (at 6K) and offers many options for adapting the camera to the needs on set.

For example, the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II is also equipped with a full-size HDMI port (type A) and supports some aspect ratios of anamorphic optics. Thus, the S5 II can already internally overlay a LUT over the video footage even in video mode.
Another highlight is the video resolution of the Lumix. Here, the camera manages up to 6K and H.265. At 4K, this system camera manages 60fps cropped. Another technical refinement of the Panasonic S5 II is the waveform display, thanks to which the colors + exposure can be displayed three-dimensionally. Another feature is the programmed focus pull, which allows the focus point to be pulled at up to three predetermined points.

The robust and innovative body of the S5 II

For those who don't always work in the brightest sunshine, this is a robust camera housing where all buttons, knobs and joints are protected from dust and splash water. The placement of the built-in fan sets new standards in terms of heat management. It sits in front of the electronic viewfinder, drawing air in from the front of the camera body, effectively cooling all critical components and ensuring unlimited video recording.

The Lumix S5 II's new viewfinder has once again become significantly higher resolution, with pixel density now at approximately 3.68 million pixels. Optionally, the display speed can also be switched from 120fps to 60fps.

Memory card slots + connectivity of the Lumix S5 II

The Panasonic S5 II comes with two SD card slots, both of which represent the UHS-II standard and thus offer enough space for photos & videos. For wireless control, the Lumix S5 II offers a Bluetooth and Wifi interface. These can be used to connect the S5 II with the Lumix Sync app. Among other things, the app enables wireless transfer of images to the smartphone and remote control of the camera without additional accessories.

Large Lens Assortment

Panasonic and the other members of the L-Alliance offer a wide range of high-quality Lenses for the L-Mount. Thus, the mount benefits from the developments of the relevant names and also offers the lenses at affordable prices.

LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 - Fixed focal length with moderate wide angle for L-mount

One Lens, Many Shooting Possibilities
The LUMIX S 35mm f/1.8's slightly wide-angle character makes it suitable for a variety of subjects - making it the ideal lens for street photography, reportage or portraits with surroundings. With its compact size and light weight of approximately 295g, the LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 offers stunning portability for the LUMIX S5, LUMIX's smallest full-frame mirrorless model. Thanks to its robust, dust- and splash-proof¹ design, the Lens can be used in temperatures as low as 10 degrees below zero, while offering great flexibility.

Identical Dimensions for Easy and Consistent Handling
The total of four f/1.8 fixed focal length lenses in the LUMIX S series, including 85mm, 50mm, 24mm, and the new 35mm Lens, all share a common size and position of controls to enable the same intuitive operation or easy adjustments for use of follow focus. Identical dimensions also allow the use of the same 67mm filters, matte boxes or underwater dome port with different focal lengths. Comparable weight distribution also eliminates lengthy adjustments when the camera is on a gimbal.

Sophisticated Lens Design for Best Image Quality
The LUMIX S 35mm f/1.8 Lens consists of eleven lens elements in nine groups, including three aspherical lenses and three ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses. The use of three aspherical lenses and nine circular aperture blades enables both high imaging performance and an attractive bokeh effect with smooth sharpness-blur transitions. The ED lenses effectively suppress chromatic aberration. The Lens also ensures high-quality video recording by minimizing focus breathing as best as possible. The aperture can be adjusted in extremely small increments, making exposure changes nearly stepless - another feature for professional video recording. Finally, in the joint development of the F1.8 Lenses, emphasis was placed on a uniform image appearance as a further quality feature.

Particularly fine eye when focusing
The LUMIX S 35mm f/1.8 works quickly and silently with the camera's high-precision contrast AF system at a maximum of 240 fps. When using manual focus, a non-linear or linear setting can be selected for the focus ring. In the non-linear setting, the focus is shifted by a variable amount according to the rotation speed of the focus ring, e.g. to switch more quickly between focus areas. In the linear setting, on the other hand, the focus is always shifted linearly according to the angle of rotation of the focus ring. In the linear setting, the entire focus range can be traversed in 90 to 360 degrees (adjustable in 30 degree increments). Thanks to the minimum focus distance of 0.24 m, it can also be used for close-ups.