Superior shooting experience
Viewfinder for excellent colour reproduction
The 3,680k-dot 0.78x live viewfinder uses a highly responsive, easy-to-see OLED display to capture even fast-moving subjects in fine detail. In addition, the high contrast display (approx. 10,000:1) presents the subject with fine gradations and high clarity throughout.
High outdoor visibility free-angle monitor
LUMIX S5II features a 1840k-dot 3.0-inch LCD. With outstanding brightness and a wide colour gamut, it offers high visibility for outdoor shoots. Its free-angle touch screen makes it easy to compose high- and low-angle shots, further adding to the convenience and flexibility of the camera.
Intuitive operation
The ergonmic layout and the 8-directional joystick, of the LUMIX S5II with the most frequently used buttons, within reach of the thumb, allow for intuitive operation. The focus area can be easily selected with a touch of the thumb. This allows you to take pictures quickly and easily while keeping your focus on the subject.
Versatility
System Frequency
To support global video production, three different system frequencies can be selected: 59.94Hz (NTSC), 50.00Hz (PAL), or 24.00Hz (CINEMA).
Frame Marker
The frame marker is useful when vertical or horizontal cropping in post-production is anticipated. Up to three frame markers can be set.* You can select from all aspect ratios: 2.39:1, 2.35:1, 2.00:1, 17:9, 1.85:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 7:6, 1:1, 6:7, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, 9:17, and custom. The frame size and position can be easily adjusted on the rear monitor.
*Please update the firmware to version 3.2.
Vertical video shooting
The camera detects the vertical orientation of video, so the image will rotate automatically when you play it back on your smartphone or other device. This can be turned ON or OFF.
Extended Zoom Range
Crop Zoom / Hybrid Zoom* extends the zoom range of both photos and videos. Hybrid Zoom is a combination of Optical Zoom and Crop Zoom. This function allows you to expand your range of expressions even if you only carry around minimal equipment.
*Please update the firmware to version 3.2.
Focus Ring Control
If used in combination with the LUMIX S Series lens, you can control the focus ring according to your feel. Select between NONLINEAR, in which acceleration is applied according to the rotation speed. While LINEAR selection enables focusing with a fixed amount according to the rotation angle. Because the rotation angle can be set with LINEAR, intuitive and accurate focusing is possible in the same way as the equipment you are used to.
Support for using the focus ring as a control ring
The focus ring can now be used as a control ring*, enabling you to assign key functions such as aperture and exposure compensation. When set to the Crop Zoom, it allows smooth extension of the telephoto range. The ring’s rotation direction is also selectable*, giving you the freedom to adjust handling to match your shooting style and camera setup.
*Please update the firmware on the camera to version 3.4. Download from here.
The following lenses are compatible as of October 2025: S-R2060, S-E2460, S-R24105, S-X50, S-S18, S-S24, S-S35, S-S50, S-S85 and S-E100. Please make sure your lenses are using the latest firmware.
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