Panasonic Lumix S5D + 18-40mm kit

Panasonic Lumix S5D + S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 system camera kit

A full-frame camera with great image quality and decent video capabilities!

The camera has a new name, but the Panasonic S5D is exactly the same model as the first Panasonic S5. It doesn't have the phase-detection autofocus found on the S5 II, but otherwise it has the mechanical quality of the Panasonic S series, meaning the camera is weather-sealed, the buttons and dials exude quality, and the camera has a very effective internal image stabilizer. Naturally, the lens mount is also the same L-mount, meaning lenses are available from several manufacturers.

This kit includes the Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm lens. The lens is very wide but compact in size. The very wide 18mm focal length is a rare treat in kit lenses!

• Full-frame 24MP BSI CMOS sensor, ISO 100-51200
• Powerful 6.5-stop internal image stabilization
• 4K 10bit video internally without cropping, 4K 60P with crop
• Good thermal management in the video, meaning it doesn't overheat, 8bit recording without time limit
• 96MP super resolution by moving the sensor
• Lumix Lab compatible
• Weather-protected frame

Panasonic has loaded this camera with a huge number of video recording features, and the camera is at its best when you need top-notch photos and professional-level video equipment.

The autofocus technology is based on contrast detection, but like competing brands, it also includes figure, face, and eye detection to assist with focusing.

The camera's internal stabilizer is the same as in Panasonic's top models. The sensor moves on 5 axes and the power is 5 f-stops and combined with the lens stabilizer up to 6.5 f-stops.

Video recording features

4K 30P video is recorded without time limits! The higher color depth 10bit and 40K 60P video are recorded for 30 minutes at a time, but the camera has effective thermal management and the camera is ready for a new task after a break!

The magic words of videography:

• 10bit 4:2:0 4K 60P video with 1.5X crop or 10bit 4:2:2 4K 30, 25 and 24P from the entire sensor area
• V-Log and V-Gamut, as well as HLG wide gamut recording formats
• Dynamic range over 14 aperture values
• FullHD 120P or 180 with cropping
• Dual Native ISO technology
  

• waveform and vectorscope data capture

Anamorphic lenses can be used with preview in the correct format. There is a headphone jack for audio monitoring. In addition, the camera can be equipped with an additional XLR connector for professional-grade audio recording.

Panasonic has not limited the features and is directing buyers to use camcorders or the S1H, for example. Now, a device weighing a couple of tons has been packed with tools that are quite sufficient for video production!

The Panasonic S5 has two SD card slots, one of which supports UHS-II speed. The battery type is the new DMW-BLK22 and can take about 470 photos on a single charge when shooting through the viewfinder, meaning the battery life is also on par with the larger S-series cameras.

According to Panasonic, the camera's weather protection is at the same level as the GH5 model. This is a great thing for those familiar with that previous model, which has almost become a classic. The camera should therefore withstand quite heavy use in various conditions. Panasonic S-series cameras are great for taking on a trip when reliability and durability are important.

Specifications:

• Compatibility: L-mount
• Sensor: 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
• Built-in image stabilization
• Burst shooting: 7fps RAW and JPG
• Video: Max. H.265 4:2:2 10bit UHD 4K resolution, bitrate 200Mb/s
• DFD contrast-detect autofocus, 225 focus points
• Viewfinder: OLED, resolution 2.36 million dots, magnification 0.74x
• 3' touchscreen, resolution 1.84 million dots
• 2x SD memory card slots (1 UHS-I and 1 UHS-II)
• Battery type: Panasonic DMW-BLK22
• Size: 132.6 x 97.1 x 81.9mm
• Weight 714g (with battery and memory card)

Sales package includes: Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 body, Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F/4.5-6.3 lens, Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Lithium-Ion battery, shoulder strap