Panasonic S5 Mark II X

Panasonic S5 Mark II X

Camera summary

The Panasonic S5 Mark II X, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Jan. 4, 2023. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.7 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic S5, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic S5

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 779 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

5952 x 3968

Expect recording in 5952 x 3968 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

DMW-BLJ31

The battery of this camera can last up to 370 shots per charge with the included DMW-BLJ31 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 779

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Jan. 4, 2023
Body type SLR-style mirrorless
brand Panasonic
msrp $2,197.99
model Panasonic S5 Mark II X
predecessor model Panasonic S5

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1x
Lens mount Leica L
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 104

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 2
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 60
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 370 shots
Battery model DMW-BLJ31
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 740 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fully Articulated
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 204800
Max image resolution 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8 mm
Sensor resolution 24
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
Yes
Max video resolution 5952 x 3968
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots