21st century Pan
Whether you’re an up-and-coming YouTuber or just want to upgrade your cat photography game, this new full-frame Lumix is a do-it-all warrior
£1999 (body only) / go.stuff.tv/S5ii
[ Words Sam Kieldsen ]
Panasonic’s mirrorless cameras are some of the best out there, but both the Micro Four Thirds Lumix G and full-frame Lumix S ranges have long been playing catchup to Sony and Canon when it comes to autofocus.
The Lumix S5 II has arrived to change all that, tossing out the old contrast-based AF setup for a swanky hybrid system similar to those used by its competitors. Built around a newly developed 24.2MP full-frame sensor and processor, this follow-up to 2020’s Lumix S5 (which will continue to be part of the lineup for now) also has boosted in-body image stabilisation, a revamped OLED viewfinder and a greater range of video options. A new fan also stops it overheating when you’re filming in 4K.