The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a hybrid stills/video camera that has a 24MP full-frame sensor. Like the other members of the Lumix S family, it uses the L-mount developed with Sigma and Leica. The S5 has built-in 5-axis image stabilization, which can reduce shake by up to 6.5 stops with compatible lenses. A high-res mode uses the IS system to produce 96MP images with much higher levels of detail. It has a fully articulating LCD with 1.84 million dots and a large EVF with 2.36M dots. On the video side, the S5 can capture 10-bit 4K at up to 60p. V-Log and V-Gamut have a claimed dynamic range of over 14 stops. Panasonic has improved the accuracy of continuous autofocus in video mode and face/eye/body recognition accuracy in all shooting modes. The S5 has mic and headphone sockets, and supports Panasonic's XLR adapter. The compact but well-built body is weather-sealed and has two SD card slots (one of the two supporting UHS-II speeds). It has dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The camera can be powered and charged over its USB-C connector.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a hybrid stills/video camera that has a 24MP full-frame sensor. Like the other members of the Lumix S family, it uses the L-mount developed with Sigma and Leica. The S5 has built-in 5-axis image stabilization, which can reduce shake by up to 6.5 stops with compatible lenses. A high-res mode uses the IS system to produce 96MP images with much higher levels of detail. It has a fully articulating LCD with 1.84 million dots and a large EVF with 2.36M dots. On the video side, the S5 can capture 10-bit 4K at up to 60p. V-Log and V-Gamut have a claimed dynamic range of over 14 stops. Panasonic has improved the accuracy of continuous autofocus in video mode and face/eye/body recognition accuracy in all shooting modes. The S5 has mic and headphone sockets, and supports Panasonic's XLR adapter. The compact but well-built body is weather-sealed and has two SD card slots (one of the two supporting UHS-II speeds). It has dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The camera can be powered and charged over its USB-C connector.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a hybrid stills/video camera that has a 24MP full-frame sensor. Like the other members of the Lumix S family, it uses the L-mount developed with Sigma and Leica. The S5 has built-in 5-axis image stabilization, which can reduce shake by up to 6.5 stops with compatible lenses. A high-res mode uses the IS system to produce 96MP images with much higher levels of detail. It has a fully articulating LCD with 1.84 million dots and a large EVF with 2.36M dots. On the video side, the S5 can capture 10-bit 4K at up to 60p. V-Log and V-Gamut have a claimed dynamic range of over 14 stops. Panasonic has improved the accuracy of continuous autofocus in video mode and face/eye/body recognition accuracy in all shooting modes. The S5 has mic and headphone sockets, and supports Panasonic's XLR adapter. The compact but well-built body is weather-sealed and has two SD card slots (one of the two supporting UHS-II speeds). It has dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The camera can be powered and charged over its USB-C connector.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a hybrid stills/video camera that has a 24MP full-frame sensor. Like the other members of the Lumix S family, it uses the L-mount developed with Sigma and Leica. The S5 has built-in 5-axis image stabilization, which can reduce shake by up to 6.5 stops with compatible lenses. A high-res mode uses the IS system to produce 96MP images with much higher levels of detail. It has a fully articulating LCD with 1.84 million dots and a large EVF with 2.36M dots. On the video side, the S5 can capture 10-bit 4K at up to 60p. V-Log and V-Gamut have a claimed dynamic range of over 14 stops. Panasonic has improved the accuracy of continuous autofocus in video mode and face/eye/body recognition accuracy in all shooting modes. The S5 has mic and headphone sockets, and supports Panasonic's XLR adapter. The compact but well-built body is weather-sealed and has two SD card slots (one of the two supporting UHS-II speeds). It has dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The camera can be powered and charged over its USB-C connector.
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I own and love the Lumix G9 . However, I knew that I was having some limitations with low light. I decided to purchase the Lumix S5 and am really glad I did.The S5 is very similar to the G9 in design which I really like. All the controls are where I'm used to finding them. It's amazing that a full-frame camera could be the same size as its MFT sister.I purchased the S5 specifically for better results in low light and I'm not disappointed. The images are crisp and clear, handheld and high iso, which is something I could never achieve with the G9.Critics of the S5 bemoan the fact that the DFD is not good enough. I don't know what their workflow looks like specifically but I've had no problems with the autofocus. It tracks like most other brands in good lighting ... MoreI own and love the Lumix G9 . However, I knew that I was having some limitations with low light. I decided to purchase the Lumix S5 and am really glad I did.The S5 is very similar to the G9 in design which I really like. All the controls are where I'm used to finding them. It's amazing that a full-frame camera could be the same size as its MFT sister.I purchased the S5 specifically for better results in low light and I'm not disappointed. The images are crisp and clear, handheld and high iso, which is something I could never achieve with the G9.Critics of the S5 bemoan the fact that the DFD is not good enough. I don't know what their workflow looks like specifically but I've had no problems with the autofocus. It tracks like most other brands in good lighting and does a good enough job in low light.The deal B&H is currently running for the S5 body, a 85mm and 20-60mm lens is just tremendous. With comparable Sony and Canon camera and lens bundle you might pay upwards of $1-2k more. I suggest that for most photographers the S5 will exceed all their expectations. And for me, the extra cost for Sony and Canon's similar products was not worth it. I couldn't be happier with the camera, including the menu, weight, ergonomics and photo/video quality.
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Relieved to report that my impulsive jump from the Fuji X-T4 to the Lumix S5 has been a big success.The S5 has much better ergonomics + handling and is basically the same size as the X-T4, which is remarkable considering it's full-frame. The JPEG engine is also great (Portrait color profile is my favorite).On the video front, I love that the S5 IBIS allows for such smooth handheld footage and that I don't have to worry about overheating, an issue I consistently ran into with my X-T4 and X-S10. Also, the S5 has MUCH smoother auto exposure stepping (this is a big shortcoming of Fujifilm video that nobody talks about!)I'm pairing my S5 with the excellent Sigma 28-70 2.8 and while video autofocus is not stellar, it's better than I expected and perfectly adequate ... MoreRelieved to report that my impulsive jump from the Fuji X-T4 to the Lumix S5 has been a big success.The S5 has much better ergonomics + handling and is basically the same size as the X-T4, which is remarkable considering it's full-frame. The JPEG engine is also great (Portrait color profile is my favorite).On the video front, I love that the S5 IBIS allows for such smooth handheld footage and that I don't have to worry about overheating, an issue I consistently ran into with my X-T4 and X-S10. Also, the S5 has MUCH smoother auto exposure stepping (this is a big shortcoming of Fujifilm video that nobody talks about!)I'm pairing my S5 with the excellent Sigma 28-70 2.8 and while video autofocus is not stellar, it's better than I expected and perfectly adequate for my use cases (casual handheld family clips for personal + interviews / streetscape b-roll for work). I assume the autofocus is even better when paired with Lumix lenses.All-in-all, I highly recommend to anyone looking for a competitively-priced full frame hybrid camera with great handling, who takes a holistic look at video performance and doesn't need bleeding edge autofocus.
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I picked an S5 up from B&H after a lot of reading and comparing different models. The S5 is hardly perfect. No camera is, really. But for what I need and want, it's as close to perfect as you can get. The camera produces excellent images, clarity, color, dynamic range is hard to beat at the price point, and the in camera pre amps are the best I've ever had. I shoot in all weather, lots of different lighting conditions, and in lots of fast paced settings where it's run and gun shooting, as well as planned out shots. I shoot tripod shots, gimbal ,and handheld on the S5, and it is suited to all very well thanks to the stellar IBIS. Sometimes the handheld shots make me wonder why I brought the gimbal. The cameras weakest point is the autofocus, as most people agree. ... MoreI picked an S5 up from B&H after a lot of reading and comparing different models. The S5 is hardly perfect. No camera is, really. But for what I need and want, it's as close to perfect as you can get. The camera produces excellent images, clarity, color, dynamic range is hard to beat at the price point, and the in camera pre amps are the best I've ever had. I shoot in all weather, lots of different lighting conditions, and in lots of fast paced settings where it's run and gun shooting, as well as planned out shots. I shoot tripod shots, gimbal ,and handheld on the S5, and it is suited to all very well thanks to the stellar IBIS. Sometimes the handheld shots make me wonder why I brought the gimbal. The cameras weakest point is the autofocus, as most people agree. However, autofocus is hardly a feature I need, and the S5s actually does work better than the Nikon D7500 I use to shoot photos with, and has, so far, has never failed me when I have used it. But when looking at the S5 in the context of a mini budget cinema camera, as I use it, the autofocus is stellar. Most cinema cameras and lenses don't have autofocus, they rely on manual. So saying that this budget cinema oriented camera has autofocus, well it's useless on most cine lenses anyway, and when you use it with a Lumix or other lens that does have autofocus, it's a mini cinema oriented camera that has autofocus. I personally see no reason to complain about that when most lack it entirely. While I don't like the mini HDMI port is has, and wish it had the full HDMI like the S1H, it's not the end of the world, and I do find the in camera 10 bit 4:2:2 4K to be more than enough for my YouTube and professional work.
| Lens Mount | Leica L |
| Image Sensor | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
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I own and love the Lumix G9 . However, I knew that I was having some limitations with low light. I decided to purchase the Lumix S5 and am really glad I did.The S5 is very similar to the G9 in design which I really like. All the controls are where I'm used to finding them. It's amazing that a full-frame camera could be the same size as its MFT sister.I purchased the S5 specifically for better results in low light and I'm not disappointed. The images are crisp and clear, handheld and high iso, which is something I could never achieve with the G9.Critics of the S5 bemoan the fact that the DFD is not good enough. I don't know what their workflow looks like specifically but I've had no problems with the autofocus. It tracks like most other brands in good lighting ... MoreI own and love the Lumix G9 . However, I knew that I was having some limitations with low light. I decided to purchase the Lumix S5 and am really glad I did.The S5 is very similar to the G9 in design which I really like. All the controls are where I'm used to finding them. It's amazing that a full-frame camera could be the same size as its MFT sister.I purchased the S5 specifically for better results in low light and I'm not disappointed. The images are crisp and clear, handheld and high iso, which is something I could never achieve with the G9.Critics of the S5 bemoan the fact that the DFD is not good enough. I don't know what their workflow looks like specifically but I've had no problems with the autofocus. It tracks like most other brands in good lighting and does a good enough job in low light.The deal B&H is currently running for the S5 body, a 85mm and 20-60mm lens is just tremendous. With comparable Sony and Canon camera and lens bundle you might pay upwards of $1-2k more. I suggest that for most photographers the S5 will exceed all their expectations. And for me, the extra cost for Sony and Canon's similar products was not worth it. I couldn't be happier with the camera, including the menu, weight, ergonomics and photo/video quality.
Relieved to report that my impulsive jump from the Fuji X-T4 to the Lumix S5 has been a big success.The S5 has much better ergonomics + handling and is basically the same size as the X-T4, which is remarkable considering it's full-frame. The JPEG engine is also great (Portrait color profile is my favorite).On the video front, I love that the S5 IBIS allows for such smooth handheld footage and that I don't have to worry about overheating, an issue I consistently ran into with my X-T4 and X-S10. Also, the S5 has MUCH smoother auto exposure stepping (this is a big shortcoming of Fujifilm video that nobody talks about!)I'm pairing my S5 with the excellent Sigma 28-70 2.8 and while video autofocus is not stellar, it's better than I expected and perfectly adequate ... MoreRelieved to report that my impulsive jump from the Fuji X-T4 to the Lumix S5 has been a big success.The S5 has much better ergonomics + handling and is basically the same size as the X-T4, which is remarkable considering it's full-frame. The JPEG engine is also great (Portrait color profile is my favorite).On the video front, I love that the S5 IBIS allows for such smooth handheld footage and that I don't have to worry about overheating, an issue I consistently ran into with my X-T4 and X-S10. Also, the S5 has MUCH smoother auto exposure stepping (this is a big shortcoming of Fujifilm video that nobody talks about!)I'm pairing my S5 with the excellent Sigma 28-70 2.8 and while video autofocus is not stellar, it's better than I expected and perfectly adequate for my use cases (casual handheld family clips for personal + interviews / streetscape b-roll for work). I assume the autofocus is even better when paired with Lumix lenses.All-in-all, I highly recommend to anyone looking for a competitively-priced full frame hybrid camera with great handling, who takes a holistic look at video performance and doesn't need bleeding edge autofocus.
I picked an S5 up from B&H after a lot of reading and comparing different models. The S5 is hardly perfect. No camera is, really. But for what I need and want, it's as close to perfect as you can get. The camera produces excellent images, clarity, color, dynamic range is hard to beat at the price point, and the in camera pre amps are the best I've ever had. I shoot in all weather, lots of different lighting conditions, and in lots of fast paced settings where it's run and gun shooting, as well as planned out shots. I shoot tripod shots, gimbal ,and handheld on the S5, and it is suited to all very well thanks to the stellar IBIS. Sometimes the handheld shots make me wonder why I brought the gimbal. The cameras weakest point is the autofocus, as most people agree. ... MoreI picked an S5 up from B&H after a lot of reading and comparing different models. The S5 is hardly perfect. No camera is, really. But for what I need and want, it's as close to perfect as you can get. The camera produces excellent images, clarity, color, dynamic range is hard to beat at the price point, and the in camera pre amps are the best I've ever had. I shoot in all weather, lots of different lighting conditions, and in lots of fast paced settings where it's run and gun shooting, as well as planned out shots. I shoot tripod shots, gimbal ,and handheld on the S5, and it is suited to all very well thanks to the stellar IBIS. Sometimes the handheld shots make me wonder why I brought the gimbal. The cameras weakest point is the autofocus, as most people agree. However, autofocus is hardly a feature I need, and the S5s actually does work better than the Nikon D7500 I use to shoot photos with, and has, so far, has never failed me when I have used it. But when looking at the S5 in the context of a mini budget cinema camera, as I use it, the autofocus is stellar. Most cinema cameras and lenses don't have autofocus, they rely on manual. So saying that this budget cinema oriented camera has autofocus, well it's useless on most cine lenses anyway, and when you use it with a Lumix or other lens that does have autofocus, it's a mini cinema oriented camera that has autofocus. I personally see no reason to complain about that when most lack it entirely. While I don't like the mini HDMI port is has, and wish it had the full HDMI like the S1H, it's not the end of the world, and I do find the in camera 10 bit 4:2:2 4K to be more than enough for my YouTube and professional work.
I had been using a Sony crop sensor a6100 with some great glass and thought it was unbeatable. I decided it was time to upgrade to full frame and did a ton of research. It came down to a Nikon Z5 or a Panasonic S5. On a limb, I went with the Panasonic. After using it for several days, I could not be happier with my decision. This camera is well built. It has a nice heft to it and just feels like it is made of the highest quality materials. The options are endless and the images turn out wonderful. I primarily shoot still images but this camera is future proof if you do a lot of video.
It’s hard to think of a better value per dollar for a full frame camera that does professional-grade video and photos. To get a similar performing camera from other brands, it can cost multiple times the price.Especially compared to Canon, Panasonic cameras always felt more complete and this is no exception. It feels like a complete camera, not a compromised one. The recording formats offer so many options (like the 4K/6K photo mode I never knew I needed) it encourages you to try new styles of filming. I don't have to think about recording limits or other quirks. It just works.Image quality is stunning and it’s easier to color grade video footage. Even the basic styles (the non RAW or LOG formats) appear to have improved dynamic range from their past cameras and ... MoreIt’s hard to think of a better value per dollar for a full frame camera that does professional-grade video and photos. To get a similar performing camera from other brands, it can cost multiple times the price.Especially compared to Canon, Panasonic cameras always felt more complete and this is no exception. It feels like a complete camera, not a compromised one. The recording formats offer so many options (like the 4K/6K photo mode I never knew I needed) it encourages you to try new styles of filming. I don't have to think about recording limits or other quirks. It just works.Image quality is stunning and it’s easier to color grade video footage. Even the basic styles (the non RAW or LOG formats) appear to have improved dynamic range from their past cameras and can be lightly graded. Based on initial tests, the color matches well with the MFT line of Panasonic cameras, particularly the newer ones released in the last 2 years. I’ve owned cinema cameras in the past that can’t even pull this level of image, so it’s a technical marvel.
This camera offers tremendous value for the price. I have used it primarily for video and I am very pleased with the images I can get with it. Full frame 4K for 2K is hard to beat. However, I have only used it for hobby projects and, as a professional, a part of me wishes that I had gone for the S1H. Don't get me wrong, what this camera can do it does very well, but there are a few compromises which might have made the much more expensive camera worthwhile. Perhaps the most regrettable compromise is the lack of a full frame, open gate recording mode. I think this should be very doable on this camera, and I hope Panasonic adds it in a future firmware update. Then there is the issue of limited mounting points. The S5 has a single 1/4-20 thread on the bottom and no ... MoreThis camera offers tremendous value for the price. I have used it primarily for video and I am very pleased with the images I can get with it. Full frame 4K for 2K is hard to beat. However, I have only used it for hobby projects and, as a professional, a part of me wishes that I had gone for the S1H. Don't get me wrong, what this camera can do it does very well, but there are a few compromises which might have made the much more expensive camera worthwhile. Perhaps the most regrettable compromise is the lack of a full frame, open gate recording mode. I think this should be very doable on this camera, and I hope Panasonic adds it in a future firmware update. Then there is the issue of limited mounting points. The S5 has a single 1/4-20 thread on the bottom and no anti-twist port (look at the bottom of the S1H or GH6). This may not be an issue for most, but if you are going to rig accessories to this camera you may find yourself wishing for some more secure connection points. That's not a deal breaker, but it is a potential challenge for anyone thinking about using it for professional work. That said, I am mostly very happy with this purchase. In a way, it is a true successor to the GH2, which helped me to punch well above my weight as a fledgling professional ten years ago. Still, I can't help feeling like Panasonic was very clever about protecting their more expensive mirrorless cameras. If I am compelled to gripe about it, it is only because I'd like to keep Panasonic on their toes, so to speak. Maybe encourage them to support the S5 with some future firmware updates...
The autofocus is widely know to be inferior to that off the other camera titans but for stills however, its very good. I wanted to learn and master the art of manual focusing, and the Panasonic S5 will forced me to take my shots with more thought. I have only owned Sony cameras and relied heavily on their god tiered autofocus, dooming myself in the process by stopping my growth as a photographer. I wanted more control of my pictures.The L-mount ecosystem is starting to grow and the 20-60 kit lens is fantastic. I can't really speak for the video features on it, even though that's where most of its strengths lie within, but it's nice knowing it's capable of being a lite cinema camera. All for $2000 is quite the steal! I love it.
I've owned many cameras over the years and for me this one checks all the boxes. Is it perfect? Nearly. The only thing holding it back is the buggy wifi connection + iOS app. I need this to function and it's glitchy 25% of the time. This results in restarting my phone and camera in order to fix this issue. As a professional real estate photographer & videographer, I love this camera! What I love about it: fully articulating screen (evf is rarely used for me), dual ibis, full frame, lightweight, 4k60p 10 bit, excellent low light, dual iso, dual sd card slots, and loads of customization options. What's not important to me: burst shooting, continuous auto-focus in video, high resolution evf, and manually selectable dual iso. I would look at another body/brand if I was ... MoreI've owned many cameras over the years and for me this one checks all the boxes. Is it perfect? Nearly. The only thing holding it back is the buggy wifi connection + iOS app. I need this to function and it's glitchy 25% of the time. This results in restarting my phone and camera in order to fix this issue. As a professional real estate photographer & videographer, I love this camera! What I love about it: fully articulating screen (evf is rarely used for me), dual ibis, full frame, lightweight, 4k60p 10 bit, excellent low light, dual iso, dual sd card slots, and loads of customization options. What's not important to me: burst shooting, continuous auto-focus in video, high resolution evf, and manually selectable dual iso. I would look at another body/brand if I was an avid nature or sports photographer.
2 things keeping me from giving it a 5 star review... A.) The resolution of the viewfinder B.) The autofocus in video.The resolution on the viewfinder is fine... but when you've tried something with a more detailed viewfinder... you find yourself wishing it was bigger/better.The auto focus issues in video are well documented... on the kit 20-60 lens I found it to be pretty good in good light. With a sigma 24-70mm lens I found it to really struggle... compared to what is available in other cameras.Those 2 issues aside... the camera does everything else really well at a tremendous value... over the last year I've been tempted by camera X,Y,Z but can't rationalize selling this to spend more when it gets so much right...The video quality is beautiful (especially ... More2 things keeping me from giving it a 5 star review... A.) The resolution of the viewfinder B.) The autofocus in video.The resolution on the viewfinder is fine... but when you've tried something with a more detailed viewfinder... you find yourself wishing it was bigger/better.The auto focus issues in video are well documented... on the kit 20-60 lens I found it to be pretty good in good light. With a sigma 24-70mm lens I found it to really struggle... compared to what is available in other cameras.Those 2 issues aside... the camera does everything else really well at a tremendous value... over the last year I've been tempted by camera X,Y,Z but can't rationalize selling this to spend more when it gets so much right...The video quality is beautiful (especially with the latest firmware upgrades) and the dynamic range in raw photos is more than enough for me. Auto focus for photography is nothing to complain about. Eye/Face auto focus has never failed me in photography.I like that the camera is smaller than most full frame cameras... every ounce counts when traveling... while not eliminating key things like dual card slots, flip out screen and image stabilization.Shooting time lapses are a breeze on this camera. Using the lumix app on my phone has been much more pleasurable/useful than other manufacturers mobile app. The 4k live crop feature that creates a video clip with movement in it has been a surprisingly useful tool for B roll.The amount of customizability is incredible... there are more than enough custom setting modes than I'll ever need.Shooting manual focus lenses is pretty easy with it's focus peaking and ability to zoom in 200% to nail critical focus... I love how it will ask you what the focal length is when turning it on when there is an adapted lens on and then allows you to tell it so that it can get the stabilization right.... Ibis is fantastic...Another feature that I love is when using a zoom lens it can show you what mm you are on... so if you want to constantly get/use a certain focal length... it's easy to reliably do so as it will show 35mm or 24mm etc... in evf/screen.The advanced video features are more than I will ever use... I've really enjoyed learning and using waveforms to consistently nail my video exposure.All in all... happy with my purchase after almost a year of use... If you can deal with the 2 pain points I mention at the top of the review... save yourself some money... get this camera used and use the left over money to travel somewhere and get amazing photos/videos!One other thing that could be a pain point for most... but it's not for me and really is getting better... is the lens selection... the catalog isn't as developed as something like Sony... but the key go to lenses for the L mount are mostly there now...
This camera paired with Lumix S pro 24-70 or Sigma 24-70 art lens is real deal for video makers. Image stabilization is fantastic. I have never had a chance to enjoy handheld filming so much before. This camera offers various ways to setup and control focus and you can even program your focus ring behavior on s pro glass.Programmable buttons are way to go. Sit down with it for a while and you'll have a highly personalized beast tool in your hands.At first I was hesitant, but after using it for a few days on busy jobs I decided to give auto ISO a chance and oh boy it did not disappoint. Smooth transition and adaptation to rapidly changing light is impressive, and it never went beyond 6400 and maintained great manual/ hybrid focusing experience using both ... MoreThis camera paired with Lumix S pro 24-70 or Sigma 24-70 art lens is real deal for video makers. Image stabilization is fantastic. I have never had a chance to enjoy handheld filming so much before. This camera offers various ways to setup and control focus and you can even program your focus ring behavior on s pro glass.Programmable buttons are way to go. Sit down with it for a while and you'll have a highly personalized beast tool in your hands.At first I was hesitant, but after using it for a few days on busy jobs I decided to give auto ISO a chance and oh boy it did not disappoint. Smooth transition and adaptation to rapidly changing light is impressive, and it never went beyond 6400 and maintained great manual/ hybrid focusing experience using both touchscreen and smooth ring on a pro glass and not so smooth ring on sigma 24-70.Overall I'm happy with it, this is a step up from m43 system.Battery life is great. And you don't have to break a bank to buy expensive cards.I edit lots of footage coming from people using latest Mirrorless cameras from other makers and non of the footage comes close to what I see from this camera especially in image stabilization department. It makes editors life much easier too.
| Lens Mount | Leica L |
| Image Sensor | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
