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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 8 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of my favorite cameras I've used

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s hard to think of a better value per dollar for a full frame camera that does professional-grade video and photos. To get a similar performing camera from other brands, it can cost multiple times the price. Especially compared to Canon, Panasonic cameras always felt more complete and this is no exception. It feels like a complete camera, not a compromised one. The recording formats offer so many options (like the 4K/6K photo mode I never knew I needed) it encourages you to try new styles of filming. I don't have to think about recording limits or other quirks. It just works. Image quality is stunning and it’s easier to color grade video footage. Even the basic styles (the non RAW or LOG formats) appear to have improved dynamic range from their past cameras and can be lightly graded. Based on initial tests, the color matches well with the MFT line of Panasonic cameras, particularly the newer ones released in the last 2 years. I’ve owned cinema cameras in the past that can’t even pull this level of image, so it’s a technical marvel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for your 5-star review, we deeply appreciate it! -M Panasonic

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So many Video Feature for the Price!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think Lumix is very underrated and it's an amazing system for Video. The S5 is a mini S1H and is the Size of a GH5 but is Full Frame. It holds a lot of features for the price like using a 6K Sensor but downsampling to 4K but you can attach an Atomos Ninja V to be able to shoot in 5.9K ProRes RAW. No other camera at this price point offers that. There Anamorphic Lens Support, Angle/ISO, Histogram, Vectorscope, Luminance Spot Meter, V-LOG, 1080p 180fps, and the list just goes on. This camera is really getting close to the cinema world for a fraction of the price and it offers so much more feature then a Sony and a Canon

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for your 5-star rating! We are happy to hear you are pleased with the product. Panasonic

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LUMIX S5

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is exactly what I needed for shooting video and filmmaking. Definitely great for videography.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Your feedback means a lot to us. We're glad you're pleased with our product and the 5-star rating you've given us. -M Panasonic

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    to shoot or not to shoot

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is actually a pretty neat camera competes & trades blows with some other high end cameras but for me I’m a sony & fuji user the UI i couldn’t just get with it the autofocus missed occasionally on my day of using it & focus kept switching to different modes hated it also missed focus in continuous autofocus mode & single shot af

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Panasonic s5

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the built if the camera its self this is what i was looking for something lightweight

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for your positive feedback! It's wonderful to hear you are enjoying the product! -C Panasonic

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome camera price for the bundle i got. The lens is awesome and the camera’s ease of use is so good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      We are thrilled to have you as part of the PANASONIC family! Thank you for sharing your kind words with us. We look forward to hearing from you again soon! -M Panasonic

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for video

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Slow motion feature is amazing! Been a great camera so far!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for sharing your positive experience! -M Panasonic

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    misleading website description

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera is fantastic. The only reason this doesn't rank higher for me is because I had to exchange it for the model that comes with a lens. The specifications on the website clearly said this comes with a lens and it does not.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for the feedback. Panasonic

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