Lumix S5II

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Lumix S5II

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Is it unreasonable to keep Lumix (S5ii and S9) for video and buy a Canon R5 just for photography?

Even my Lumix S1 with DFD is fast and accurate enough for any kind of photography, with only exception being tracking birds mid flight (it can do that too, but PDAF makes it easier). Believe it or not, but they actually did paid photography before the mirrorless era and those DSLR's had so much slow

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ekortelainen in r/Lumix

April 4, 2026 10:41 AM

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Considering moving back to Canon from Lumix

Wouldn’t you know it, I shoot Lumix at my day job and own the Canon R6 Mkiii and C70 at home (the r6 and c50 share most of their internals and features, I believe the auto focus is exactly the same). So I’m pretty well read on this subject from both camps. So, for one: Are you just using the origina

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SleepingPodOne in r/videography

July 29, 2026 11:16 PM

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Should I buy the Panasonic Lumix S5 for jewellery photography and slow-motion videos? ₹2L budget

If your only use case is jewellery macro, I would steer you towards lumix 100mm 2.8 macro. And also if autofocus is important, consider s5ii. Also, in India you would get far better deals when shopping at your local camera store compared to something like amazon.

After_Support_4912 in r/Lumix

March 8, 2026 8:43 AM

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S5ii first lens recommendations?

S5iiX and S1ii longtime user here! Been in this situation hunting lenses, many times, for10 yrs. Short answer if one-and-done: Sigma 20-200 Tried almost all Sigmas and Lumixes, bought every FF L mount focal length from primes to zooms, 14-200mm. M4/3 too. Can't go wrong with any starting out really.

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markimusprime77 in r/Lumix

April 26, 2026 4:40 AM

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So, does this mean an MFT lens lineup revival?

Idk what camera you are using but my om-3 autofocus is a lot better than my Lumix s5ii and about 80% as good as my canon r8

spartan55503 in r/M43

April 14, 2026 6:04 PM

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S1R II / S1 II or Sony A7V?

S1II and GH4 autofocus is night and day difference. For me, until the release of the S5II, autofocus in Lumix basically didn’t exist. I never had any issues with S1II like pulsing when using the default AF settings.

NoNegotiation2167 in r/Lumix

February 23, 2026 8:23 PM

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Is Lumix better for video than photography?

It's very good for photography with a few caveats. This is based on my experience with the S5ii, latest firmware. AFC + TTL flash performance is still not on par with major brands, Sony, Nikon and Canon. There is a delay. It's good enough that many users don't care or don't notice but if you are com

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SpookyRockjaw in r/Lumix

March 25, 2026 1:25 PM

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Which Lumix full-frame camera do you recommend for wedding photography?

Upgrade G9 to G9ii (much better in every way from sensor to AF) and keep PL 12-60 f/2.8-4 (add PL 50-200 f/2.8-4 and if need further reach 100-400ii f/4-6.3, both work well with 1.4x teleconverters) and get an S5ii with 24-60 f/2.8 and 35-150 f/2-2.8 and be done. Use each system to their strengths,

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YourselfInOthrsShoes in r/Lumix

April 15, 2026 9:45 PM

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S1R owners in 2026, how’s it holding up?

Having owned the S1R and now the S1Rii, the original was a much nicer built camera, with great design touches, I much prefer it from a handling perspective. (I miss the top screen!!) But the S1R’s autofocus is pretty crap, if you’re doing static portraits and landscape work it’s fine but good luck d

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rudermanphoto in r/Lumix

February 26, 2026 9:07 AM

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Considering moving back to Canon from Lumix

The AF on Lumix Cameras (s5ii onwards) is great. Not as sticky as Sony (for objects) but I shoot weddings and find I have little to complain about. The IBIS is something I'm no longer willing to compromise on though. I haven't shot Canon for a long time. I'm sure it's great. But you might want to tr

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Odd-Object9304 in r/videography

July 30, 2026 1:46 AM

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