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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 93 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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Customers have good things to say about the LUMIX S5's image quality, frequently praising its ability to capture excellent photos and videos, even in low-light conditions. The camera's ease of use and compact size are also frequently highlighted as positive aspects. Many appreciate the range of features offered at its price point. Overall, customer feedback points to a highly capable and user-friendly camera.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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

    I like it, I don't use it for video but it takes good pictures, doesn't disappoint. Sometime's things can be confusing but usually the problems fix themselves.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      We are so grateful for your 5-star review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. -A Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT alternative to the a7iii!!!

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

    I was debating between this and the Sony A7iii and I am so pleased I went with the Panasonic! I am not a professional, so I just need it mainly for real estate photos as well as other videos and travel. Having a 20mm options with a stock lens was why I decided to get the Lumix, and so far it has been a great decision. Excellent photos, excellent video, minor learning curve (I previously came from an entry lever DSLR so I knew my basics) but once I personalized the buttons everything went so much smooth. Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with your decision to choose our product. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you continue to enjoy capturing beautiful photos and videos with your Lumix! -M Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing value for the money

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

    Absolutely love this camera. I bought it mainly for video use, but the photo quality is outstanding as well. It took me hours of comparing cameras online, but this was the right choice for me. Very pleased with the quality and size, especially for the cost, no regrets with this purchase.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LUMIX S5 Rocks

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

    This camera is everything I wanted it to be and more. The picture is gorgeous (I’ve played around with all of the picture profiles but CinelikeD suits me perfectly) and it’s great in low light. The auto focus isn’t the best but it’s not horrible either. All in all a terrific cinema camera for a very decent price.

    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! Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Video Superstar

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

    This camera is such a gem. Amazing full frame sensor. Basically a full framer GH5. Except its lighter than a GH5 and its usually right around the same price. Kit lens is actually really good. Not as good some high end Leica glass but pretty impressive. The fact that this camera and lens regularly are on sale for around 2 grand is one of the better buys you can make in the mirrorless market. IF your willing to deal with 2 things. The auto focus system, while being totally usable, is not as good or as fast a Sony or a Canon. and the selection of lenses for the L mount system isnt nearly as vast as sony. If those 2 things arent mission critical to you then this is the best 2000 dollar camera on the whole market. 6k 10 bit 60 fps 422 video recording externally!! without overheating, looking at you sony, or time limited. Is simply unbeatable. If you watched Bo Burnhams "Inside" it was filmed on the S1H which is just this things bigger brother. Same sensor ,same video format same lenses. In short incredible for anyone looking to take incredible video or stills.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for your input! We are happy to hear you're enjoying the product! Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    S5 is a winner.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The autofocus is widely know to be inferior to that off the other camera titans but for stills however, its very good. I wanted to learn and master the art of manual focusing, and the Panasonic S5 will forced me to take my shots with more thought. I have only owned Sony cameras and relied heavily on their god tiered autofocus, dooming myself in the process by stopping my growth as a photographer. I wanted more control of my pictures. The L-mount ecosystem is starting to grow and the 20-60 kit lens is fantastic. I can't really speak for the video features on it, even though that's where most of its strengths lie within, but it's nice knowing it's capable of being a lite cinema camera. All for $2000 is quite the steal! I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for the feedback. We are happy that the S5 camera meets your expectation. Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is a great new camera

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

    This is an investment that I have made and right now I am excited too get this camera and enjoy my new journey. Video looks amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for the glowing review! We're so happy to see our product meets your expectations. -C Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very good camera

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using this camera for almost a year, it's my first Panasonic, and I'm impressed with the quality of the videos and photos, now I got my Atoms Ninja 5 and I can shoot at up to 6k, that's crazy, for a camera of this price. there are many positive points .. including the stabilization that is better than the new Sony a7iv , I think the quality of the videos is also better .. it would need better auto focus but you can use it with peace of mind . it could be even better if it had the big HDMI but not everything is perfect, in short this camera is really good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and the community! We are grateful for the 5 stars and glad to know you are enjoying the product. -A Panasonic

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    Absolutely amazed by what this camera can do. Seriously capable of filmmaking and high quality photography.

    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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best video/photo hybrid camera today!

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

    Best bang for the buck if you are looking for the best video/photo hybrid camera today! The customization on this camera makes it almost the same level as dedicated cinema camera. On top of that, you get a fantastic photo camera as well. I admit that L mount lenses are less in selection and high on the price. I'm happy with the kit lens as it's one of a kind for a kit lens with a great zoom range and decent auto focus capability. I have Sigma MC-21 that I can use my Canon lenses and it's working nicely.

    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! -M Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Excellent on capturing videos, photos. Amazing video quality ..

    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 glad to hear you are happy with the product. - S Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best camera for the money

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

    Best camera I’ve owned so far. It takes great pictures and easy to use. The LCD is beautiful

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      We deeply appreciate you took the time to provide us with your feedback! We are happy to hear the product meets your expectations. -M Panasonic

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Was hype about all around photography/videographer

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

    I see this camera as a starter/novice use for someone like me. But is it worth buying almost 2-3K cost? No. I should have gotten relatively cheaper for the same basic function I tend to use as a beginner like me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for taking the time to give us your valuable feedback! -C Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera

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

    Great product, would highly recommend. Great quality easy to use

    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! -M Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great full-frame camera!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Panasonic Lumix S5 is a great full-frame mirrorless camera for enthusiasts and some professional photographers have switched over to it too! The colors are great right out of the camera as .jpg and the RAW and HLG file formats have great dynamic range for color grading! The kit lens is good for close-in shots and some landscape photography. The high dynamic range for video looks really good in 4k HLG format on HDR tv's and monitors.

    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! Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lumix S5 is one of the best

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

    Excellent digital camera, Lumix overall quality is the best, easy compact camera to grip, fine imaging processor, great build quality, fantastic LCD and EVF screens, great menu options, great 20-60mm lens kit, easily one of the best Mirrorless cameras out there

    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. -M Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Budget Full Frame Came

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

    Best Camera for the budget. I dont see a full frame camera that offers this quality.

    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 glad to hear you are happy with the product. -C Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent camara

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

    Very good camara, very easy to use, excellent pictures

    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! Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Mirrorless Cinema Camera HANDS DOWN

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

    Wow…wow…WOW. Hands down THE best camera I have ever used. I’m coming from a very old and EXTREMELY video limited Nikon D3100 dslr. The S5 blows anything I have seen out of the water. It is truly a cinema camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the product, thank you for the 5 stars! -A Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best hybrid camera in the market

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

    I've used so many camera's till date but I feel that this is a complete camera which is great for video and as well for photos. The lens is the best in the class from 20-60mm focal length. I would recommend it to anyone who's in photography and videography.

    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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