The Panasonic Lumix S5IIX - For Advanced Content Creation
The Panasonic Lumix S5IIX features a stylish monochromatic, all-black design, which distinguishes itself from other models within the range. This camera is also notable for being the first full-frame mirrorless camera to record directly to SSD, as well as other advanced functions.
The Panasonic Lumix S5IIX is one of a pair of new entries into the content creation-friendly Panasonic Lumix S system. This camera includes a new 24.2MP full-frame image sensor, as well as on-sensor phase detection autofocus, which means it can focus on a variety of subjects swiftly and accurately, during both photo and video shooting. The Lumix S5IIX will appeal to lovers of fast-paced shooting, with impressive continuous shooting rates, while built-in Image Stabilisation keeps all results smooth and blur-free, with particular attention paid to improving IS performance during video recording - it is about 200% more effective than the system found on the Lumix S5!
Video Recording Features
The Panasonic Lumix S5IIX can produce video in in stunning 6K resolution, while slow and quick motion options are available, as well as 4K time-lapse. This camera offers advanced modes that will appeal to the most serious videographers, such as the ability to record using the full sensor height, the ability to crop into various aspect ratios in post production, and 4K footage downsampled from 6K. The Panasonic Lumix S5IIX features a newly designed heat-dissipating system with cooling fan, which allows it to harness unlimited record times no matter the environmental conditions; this will be welcomed by the travelling vlogger. Other highlights of this camera that will pique the interest of videographers include both headphone and microphone inputs to achieve better audio quality, and even an optional XLR microphone adapter for extending compatibility with more external microphone devices. Setting itself apart from the S5II that was released simultaneously, the S5IIX includes a range of advanced video codecs, including Apple ProRes, it can record directly to an external SSD as mentioned before, and it can output RAW video footage VIA HDMI.