Panasonic at CES 2023 in Las Vegas announced the imminent release of the Lumix S5IIX camera, which will be the development of the Lumix S5II, even more focused on shooting video. Today, the price of $2199 was confirmed, and the company also specified the release date – summer 2023. Coinciding with the release of the new Lumix S5IIX camera, the S5II will also receive a firmware update that will add new features.
Panasonic Lumix S5IIX
The main feature of the Lumix S5IIX camera will be BRAW compatibility, in addition to the ProRes RAW codec. The company also promises extended compatibility with ATOMOS Ninja V, SHOGUN CONNECT and Ninja V+ external recorders.
Panasonic Lumix S5IIX
Main features of Lumix S5IIX
- Full frame 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and upgraded image processor with L2 technology
- Bayonet L
- 6K and 4K video recording
- Full frame 6K30p 4:2:0 10bit recording up to 30 minutes, and unlimited DCI and UHD 4K60p 4:2:2 10bit video recording
- Phase Hybrid AF System
- Dual Image Stabilizer with Active IS
- Dual Native ISO for a combination of low noise and high sensitivity
- Recording and playback from an external SSD via USB
- 3.68 million dot OLED EVF electronic viewfinder
- 3.0″ 1.84 M dot LCD
- 8 way joystick
- USB-C port for file transfer, in-camera USB PD battery charging
- Full size HDMI-A port
- Dual SD UHS-II card slot
- Built-in cooling fan
- Durable magnesium alloy housing with dust and splash resistance
- Working with LUTs in real time
Panasonic Lumix S5IIX
The Lumix S5II firmware update will add RAW recording via HDMI in Blackmagic RAW format and Live View Composite.
