Panasonic Lumix S5 Review
full-frame · 2020
Specdex verdict The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a competent mid-range pick when the price is right — see our cheaper-and-better alternatives below for context.
Panasonic's Panasonic Lumix S5 — 2020 full-frame camera, a heritage pick.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Panasonic Lumix S5 versus its closest rivals
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
Who's the Panasonic Lumix S5 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $1,999 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Panasonic Lumix S5.
- Camera body
- Battery + charger
- Strap
- Body cap
- USB-C cable
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | full-frame |
| Release year | 2020 |
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