Panasonic has just announced the new LUMIX S5 and I had a chance to play with it a bit before their official announcement. How does it perform in the field? Read on to find out more in this Panasonic S5 review. The Panasonic LUMIX S5 is the latest in the nicely growing family of LUMIX cameras and let me tell you, so far, it is my favorite! If you are in the market for a compact full frame L-Mount camera, one that can deliver very nicely looking images, then the LUMIX S5 could be a prime candidate. Panasonic LUMIX S5 – It’s show time. Image credit: CineD Overview of the current Range of LUMIX Cameras The current Panasonic LUMIX range of cameras consists of the S1H, S1R, S1 and now the S5. Each has its own strengths and some weaknesses, but overall, it is safe to say that the differentiation from one another is rather clear (at least up to the point of introducing the S5): The LUMIX S1H is targeted purely at filmmakers (Panasonic’s high-end L-Mount full frame camera) The S1R for photographersThe S1 for hybrid users and content creators So what about the S5, you may ask. Well, at a first glance, it seems as if the camera might overlap with the LUMIX S1, simply because both are targeted at capturing the attention of hybrid users – but a closer look will reveal that, when it comes to taking photos, the S1 is indeed superior. But regarding video?...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 2 September, 2020