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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 93 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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Customers are saying

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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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Five Stars!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been using this camera for professional purposes and I could not be happier. It works better than expected and I never had one single problem. Definitely the most reliable place to purchase technology products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      We're thrilled to hear that our camera has exceeded your expectations and has been a reliable companion for your work. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your trust in our technology products. -M Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    I absolutely love this camera this thing is amazing I shoot video 4K tidbit 24 fps

    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 5 out of 5 stars

    LUMIX s5

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

    This camera is great packaged well and has great colors threw photos

    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. -C Panasonic

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    Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow !

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

    The Camera itself its Amazing with Great Features!

    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

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    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    This is by far the best camera I have ever owned..

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Our priority is customer service and we are ecstatic that we met that mark! -M Panasonic

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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lumix s5 review

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

    Great camera for the price nothing beats it. Im going to buy another one today maybe.

    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! Panasonic

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    With a few upgrades the S5 becomes a powerhouse

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

    Incredibly happy with my S5 which has been used mostly in a studio environment recording videos. I did make a significant upgrade to its capabilities by adding an Atomos Ninja V, which I highly recommend if you plan to use it for video. My main complaint at the moment is the apparent lack of accuracy from the in-camera level gauge. Not even Panasonic has been able to tell me the tolerances so far, but I have had my case escalated and am waiting to hear back regarding this issue. Aside from that, I've purchased a fotodiox pro EF-L adapter and a canon 16-35mm f2.8 lens (very lightly used) for MUCH less than the Panasonic PRO lens (which is only f4, I believe) and I couldn't be happier with the results.

    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 sharing your experience with us and the community! -A Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera for the price.

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

    Great camera for the price. Plenty of room to build on.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great video camera and good for stills too

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

    If you want to shoot video and have a capable camera for stills, this is the way to go. Amazing video features and I've managed to shoot some great looking shots. Not for the average point and film sort of person but could work if you have the money to spend. Uses a Leica L mount connection for the lens which most lenses are very pricey for, so something to consider.

    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 thoughts and feedback with us! Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    S5 must buy

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

    I honestly love this camera it was a upgrade to the last Panasonic I had.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate it and we are glad to read that you enjoy this product. Panasonic

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    Low light performance

    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.

    Great camera! So happy to finally buy it. Great in a low light.

    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 thoughts and feedback with us! Panasonic

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    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    My dream camera! I love this camera and it fits my exact needs.

    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

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    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lumix s5

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

    this camera surprised me a lot with the autofocus and the quality it has

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Full sensor 4k resolution

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

    Full frame sensor at a great price. Panasonic makes some pretty good cameras. Don't let the professional camera reviews change your mind in purchasing this Panasonic s5 this is more than enough for your average user. FYI sigma has a okay line up for the L mount so don't freak out in buying very expensive panasonic premium lenses

    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 thoughts and feedback with us! Panasonic

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Weather resistant mid-weight

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

    This mirror-less camera has the cleanest software interface I've seen. Despite the depth of field only focus system, I've had no issues with the auto focus doing mainly still photography. Its mid-size, and weather resistance, lends itself for carrying up mountains rather than a higher resolution camera which can be pretty beefy.

    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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camera Purchase

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

    Great Camera. Best Buy was very helpful during the descion making process

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Hello, Carl! Thank you for the 4-star review. We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying the camera. It is great to know that Best Buy was able to help you with your decision-making process. If you have any more questions as you explore your new camera, feel free to reach out! -C Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camera is Great Lens was defective

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

    Camera is Great, lens had a defect. I am working to have only the lens replaced, so far Best Buy states I have to bring it into the store, let's see how this go's.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will use your feedback for future improvements. Do let us know if there is anything else we need to know to improve this area of concern. You can contact us via Live Chat on the Panasonic Website, Contact Us option, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm EST. Panasonic

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful camera

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

    I love this camera. Great color, excellent kit lens (20-60mm), and the user interface is just wonderful. I've used Canon and Sony mirrorless FF cameras, and this is, hands down, my favorite over both other lines.

    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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best budget full frame camera

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

    Great camera for social media content. Great codecs and form factor, the ibis is also a plus

    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 thoughts and feedback with us. We're grateful for your honest feedback and we're glad you feel we're on the right track! -M Panasonic

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera

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

    My wife wanted a new camera and she loves it!! Amd the price was great.

    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. -C Panasonic

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