Im a Photographer/Videographer with 10 years of experience and i have use multiple cameras and the Lumix S5ii is one of the most versatile cameras on the market with a really competitive price

The focus is pretty good. Image performance in low light and higher shutter speeds is decent too! Basically just go for it and you would not be disappointed!

For beginners it is definitely one of the best choices. Lumix USA youtube channel has a lot of videos/live streams covering all the details about the camera, really helpful to get you started. 3rd Party lens support is getting bigger, although buying used lens for L mount currently not that big of an option. For Holiday season'23 Lumix is offering $400 when you buy Lumix S series lens with camera. I got Lumix S-50 mm for free.

It takes amazing pictures and video!! Can’ complain at all!!! Was going to buy the S5 but I really wanted PDAF as it helps in low light and high contrasty situations (which I shoot a lot in). This camera is amazing. I mostly use it for photography and some video and I love the L Mount lenses! Overall, super happy with this camera! It makes all the difference in my pictures compared to my G9.

What else is there to say? This camera Comes second to none.