Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera (DC-S5M2XKK) with LUMIX S Series 85mm F1.8 L Mount Interchangeable Lens (S-S85)

The media could not be loaded. Firstly, I’m going to clear it up that I’m not a professional photographer at all but OMG, this camera is stunning! Before purchasing this camera I bought the Canon 5D Mark IV $2900 + lens Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 $1500 (even though it’s older… wanted to use it because I heard it was awesome). Had it for 3 days & found it to be perfect for my except the focusing. I was having issues with focusing which is not great for me since I’m a YouTube content creator. Maybe it was too much camera for me. Just my honest opinion.Next I purchased the Sony a7 IV $2895 now this one I was very excited because it came with a lens & it was lightweight. If used correctly, it is a WONDERFUL camera. Use it for small video clips & pictures. NOT for long form content because it will overheat! After 10 mins just being on “BOOM” overheated & believe me I was in a 65° studio room. I love my office to be cold coming from San Francisco moving to Phoenix… yeah I need it cold. Not used to the heat. So I noticed overheating issues. Took it outside to take some pictures of my husband doing a golf tournament & once again it overheated after a three minute video clip but I’m sure it was also because I was under an umbrella outdoors where the heat was 110° so that didn’t make it any easier for the camera. Shortform recording excellent, longform nope! Returned it after 2 days. If you live in AZ, forget it. Not a smart purchase.Pretty bummed but decided to order this camera, Lumix S5IIX $2900 (with the lens kit) it was back ordered but was it worth it? YES!!! It’s crystal clear, the pictures are amazing. Wow! The camera is gorgeous & not as heavy as the Canon. Panasonic has created a beast, seriously. Didn’t have to purchase a starter lens which made my purchase feel great & on top of that the auto focus works like magick! The camera is easy to work with, especially from someone who isn’t tech savvy at all. The camera isn’t as heavy as the Canon but it’s heavier than the Sony of course. But here’s my favorite part. Took it to my sons jiu jitsu tournament in 104° weather, it didn’t overheat! It has a built in fan, omgggg. Next the focus was phenomenal… I didn’t struggle at all. The stabilization on this camera is smooth as butter to use. I’m telling you from someone who doesn’t know anything about cameras, I’m hooked. I’m so obsessed with my camera that I was showcasing it lol. People were asking me what camera did I have at the tournament, because they loved the look. I converted two Canon photographers over to the Panasonic side. No joke, this is a steal. Buy it! It will be worth every penny.Xya Soul 💕

We switched from our old Sony cameras and the Blackmagic Pocket 4K cameras to this. I am very happy with this move. This camera is almost the perfect camera. I wish it could tell you the color temperature when you set the white balance via capturing a white set capture in the white balance. This way we can dial in our lights accordingly. Our Sonys and BM Pocket 4K could do this. The autofocus, the BRAW and ProRes RAW capture via external recorder, the V-Log, the tons of lens we can adapt to this, full frame, great low light performance, tilt screen, Waveform monitor, incredible image, massive amount of codecs, and so much more make this almost the perfect camera. Also, if it had EL Zone or False Color, that would be amazing. If they make an EVA-2 with a large 5" monitor and built in ND and with all of these things, it would be the perfect camera.

This is the most value-for-money camera out in the market as of April 2024. They just released a free firmware update and improved the auto-focus features and image stabilization (which was already superb before the update). I love the LUMIX color -- when you record with V-log, it gives a lot of flexibility to color grade. The built of this thing is like a tank. Few weeks after I purchased this, my tripod broke down to my horror, but it was unscathed from the drop on a hardwood flooring, 5 ft high! Nothing broke! Amazing. This will be my go to camera for the next few years for sure.

Easy to use. A lot of features for me (considering that I'm a beginner). Still learning how to use all that it provide. And the final result is way more that I've expected.

Relatively new to this level of DSLR, actually this is my first mirrorless AND full sensor hybrid camera. Exploring all the functions and capabilities of the camera will be a journey that I’m looking forward to. The few images and video I’ve taken are impressive. The auto focus, internal stabilization is impressive and the lenses are high quality and ultra quiet. No regrets moving from Canon to the LUMIX.

Great camera for shooting videos. Highly recommended if you are looking for a video first hybrid camera.

Get all the pro-level specs without having to sell one of your kidneys. This camera is outstanding in every aspect. Gives you future-proofing as well. 10/10 would recommend!