Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

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Specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Brand	Panasonic	Panasonic
Model	Lumix DC-S5 II X	Lumix DC-S5
Predecessor Model	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Successor Model		Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
MSRP	$2199.99	$1999 (body only), $2299 (w/20-60mm lens)
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	Full Frame	Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions	35.6 x 23.8 mm	35.6 x 23.8 mm
Total Pixels	25.28 Megapixel	25.28 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	24.2 Megapixel	24.2 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 51,200	100 - 51,200
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 204,800	50 - 204,800

Photo	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Processor	Venus Engine	Venus Engine
Max Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24	1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW	JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels		Fine, standard
Bit Depth	14-Bit	14-Bit
Color Space	sRGB, Adobe RGB	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	2500 to 10,000K Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
WB Bracketing	3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting	3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting

Focus	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Autofocus Modes	Phase Detect	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-6 to +18 EV	-6 to +20 EV
Number of Focus Points	779	225
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Lens Mount	Leica L	Leica L
Crop Factor	1x	1x
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation	5.5 stops	6.5 stops
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Screen Technology	TFT LCD with static touch control	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,840k dot	1,840k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED)	Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78x	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.78x	0.74x
Viewfinder Resolution	3,680k dot	2,360k dot
Viewfinder Eyepoint	21 mm	20 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +2	-4 to +4
Display speed	120fps / 60fps	120fps / 60fps

Shutter	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	60 sec	60 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	9.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)	30.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting	30.0 fps	7.0 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Mechanical Shutter Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG) Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)	Mechanical Shutter Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 18 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP Up to 30 fps at 8 MP

Flash	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto* Auto/Red-eye Reduction* Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off *For iA only.	Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync Slow Syn./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec	1/250 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe

Exposure	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	0 to +18 EV	0 to +18 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)	±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
Exposure Lock	Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock	Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock

DXO	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
DxO Low Light ISO		2697
DxO Color Depth		25.1
DxO Dynamic Range		14.5
DxO Overall Score		94

Video	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Internal Recording Modes	H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit 5952 x 3968 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 5952 x 3136 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 454 Mbps]	H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [150 Mbps] H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps] H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [72 to 100 Mbps] H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Max Video Resolution	5952 x 3968	3840 x 2160
10-bit 4:2:2 Color
External Recording Modes	12-Bit via HDMI 5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps 10-Bit via USB 5776 x 3056 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 24.00/25/50 fps	4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 50/59.94 fps Raw 12-Bit via HDMI 5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps 4128 x 2176 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3536 x 2656 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Webcam Functionality
Gamma Curve	Panasonic V-Gamut, V-Log
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	unlimited	unlimited except 30 min for 4K@50/60fps
IP Streaming	RTP, RTSP 3840 x 2160 to 1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (4.0 to 25.00 Mb/s)

Terminals	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input/Output	1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O	1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Full Size	Micro
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Mobile App Compatible	: Android & iOS App Name: Lumix Sync Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility	*As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control	2.5mm	wired or via smartphone

Environmental	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10 to 80%	10 to 80%

Physical	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Dimensions	134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55")	133 x 97 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.82 x 3.23")
Weight (inc. batteries)	740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)	714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	7.8 x 6.3 x 6.1"	9.2 x 6.1 x 5.6"
Package Weight	2.68 lb	2.935 lb

Power and Storage	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Battery Pack	DMW-BLJ31	DMW-BLJ31
Battery Life	370 shots	440 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)	Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

Other	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Self Timer
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body	1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy	Magnesium Alloy
Electronic Level Gauge
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image sensor shift type	Image sensor shift type

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