Panasonic
Lumix S5II
$1797.99
Panasonic
Based on 146 Reddit mentions
$1987.99
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I ran some test shoots with my X100V and the S5IIX and have to say that, even with F-Log, the footage already looks remarkably similar. I then converted the X100V F-Log material to F-Log2 using a Color Space Transform (CST) (which likely introduced some color shifts, as the X100V doesn't natively su
...Money-Cover5122 in r/Lumix
November 20, 2025 8:19 AM
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I’m amazed You went through all that yet somehow didn’t consider panasonic which is undoubtably the best platform for video. Sony lacks open gate, has poor ibis and af is less important for pros. S5iix is what you need. XH2S is also one of the most capable hybrid cameras on the market in the right h
...AccomplishedBag1038 in r/fujifilm
November 10, 2025 6:20 AM
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You'll be paying Sony tax for everything tho, I say go the Leica with Panasonic S5IIX
GraysonG263 in r/videography
June 26, 2025 3:46 PM
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I wouldn't say it's video first. It's just that Lumix actually gave you the video features required to fully utilize the capabilities of the camera. The competition often kneecapped their cameras by treating video as a gimmick. Even on Sony cameras, which were popular for video and had capable hardw
...No-Salt7142 in r/Lumix
March 25, 2026 12:36 PM
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I just switched to the canon r6 mkiii but I use Panasonic s5iix’s at my job. I guess I’m an idiot because I assumed all camera manufacturers have good ibis now but the Canon ibis is fucking dog shit. Almost unusable for video. I really was spoiled by Panasonic.
SleepingPodOne in r/videography
February 27, 2026 5:11 PM
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Unless you are married to the idea of going Sony, consider the Lumix S5iix. Outstanding hybrid for same price as the slightly outdated a7iii. Your estimates for batteries and charges will transfer to Panasonic nicely
bad_voltage in r/videography
August 11, 2025 11:16 PM
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I switched from Sony (a7r5, a1) to Panasonic last year. Picked up the s5iix and a few lenses. I fell in love with video on that camera, and for photos is was pretty good, but nothing I would write home about coming from those two Sony bodies. I’ve since purchased the s9 (which I love for a small wal
...AggressiveNeck1095 in r/Lumix
July 22, 2025 1:17 AM
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I think Panasonic has the video game on lock. Also , if you’re looking for a camera there are 2 or 3 S5IIx listed in r/photomarket
sheldoneousk in r/Lumix
August 22, 2025 1:50 AM
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Regarding IBIS - Panasonic is on a completely different level. Nikon’s stabilization is nowhere near as good as Panasonic’s, not even close. There’s a simple physical reason: Panasonic bodies have a much larger IBIS chamber, which gives the sensor more space to move and correct motion. It’s not just
...Boring_Chance4178 in r/Lumix
November 5, 2025 6:11 PM
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I can only speak to full frame. If you don't need the ABSOLUTE best in autofocus, and want to avoid breaking the bank, the Panasonic S5IIX does absolutely everything well. One step up in price will give you a big step up in performance to the Panasonic S1II. Another step up in price will give you an
...yeahbutstill in r/cinematography
January 18, 2026 11:42 PM
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