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Panasonic S5 coming in September – Here are the leaked specs and it’s a bit of a video beast

Aug 18, 2020 by John Aldred 4 Comments

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A number of websites are now reporting that we can expect an announcement for Panasonic’s new entry-level full-frame S5 mirrorless camera as soon as next week. Not only that, but the complete specs for the Panasonic S5 have already leaked, courtesy of Nokishita and it looks pretty decent.

According to the leaked specs, the Panasonic S5 will house a 24.2-megapixel sensor, offer 14+ stops of dynamic range with Face, Eye, Body and Animal autofocus tracking, exposure and focus bracketing, and shoot full resolution raws at up to 7 frames per second. But where it really shines are its video capabilities – which are pretty awesome for an entry-level camera.

You can download and view the complete specs here, but here are the highlights…

Sensor24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS
Lens MountL Mount
Max resolution6000 x 4000
ISODual Native ISO 100-51,200 (50-204,800 extended)
File formatRAW, JPG, HLG
Stabilisation5-axis sensor shift (5 stops) / Dual IS (6.5 stops)
4K Video4K UHD (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94fps
HD VideoFull HD (1920x1080) at up to 180fps)
Audio3.5mm external microphone / audio device socket. Mic (powered) / Mic / Line selectable.
Focus typeAuto and manual focus
Viewfinder2.36m-dot OLED viewfinder
LCD1.84m-dot 3" touchscreen TFT LCD
StorageDual SD (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)
Connectivity2.4/5Ghz WiFi, Bluetooth, Type-C USB (USB3.1), HDMI D (Micro)
Microphone3.5mm microphone input
Headphones3.5mm headphone output
DimensionsApprox 132.6 x 97.1 x 81.9 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight630g body only / 714g with battery and SD card
Launch priceUnknown

The stills capabilities of the Panasonic S5 are about what we’d expect from an entry-level mirrorless camera. It’s not crazy high on the resolution, nor is it a speed demon when it comes to continuous shooting speed, but what it offers is pretty respectable. What are extremely impressive, though are the video specs. Again, these are the highlights, because the leaked spec sheet goes into a lot of detail on the different video modes, but this is what’s important…

  • Full-Frame
    • 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97fps, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP)
    • FullHD (1920 x 1080) up to 59.94fps, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP)
  • APS-C / Pixel by Pixel
    • 4K UHD up to 59.94fps, 200Mbps (4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP)
    • 4K UHD up to 29.97fps, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP)
  • Anamorphic 4K (3328 x 2496 4:3)
    • 4K Anamorphic up to 29.97fps, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP)
  • Slow motion
    • Full HD (1920 x 1080) at up to 180fps, 24Mbps (4:2:0 8-Bit LongGOP)

Yes, the video is LongGOP and not All-I, but for many users, this will be plenty. And if you’re really serious about video, the HDMI port offers 10-Bit 4:2:2 output, so you can hook it up to your Ninja V or something and shoot ProRes or DNx. There’s no mention of RAW over HDMI in the tech specs, so it may not come for this camera, although at this point it wouldn’t surprise me if Atomos made an announcement the same day Panasonic unveils the S5 (even if we have to wait a couple of months for firmware updates).

If the Panasonic S5 can come out with a price that competes with the Canon EOS RP and Nikon Z5 then this puts Panasonic in a fantastic position to attract newer photographers just making the switch to full-frame mirrorless into their ecosystem. And while many Panasonic shooters are waiting for news of a GH6, this might tide some of them over who’ve been considering the move from Micro Four Thirds to the full-frame L mount system. I still hope we get a GH6 soon, though.

Check out the complete specs list here.

[via Nokishita]

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John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

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