Panasonic DC-S5KE-K
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Price: £1299.00
Brand: Panasonic
Description: DC-S5KE-K Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5K Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with L-Mount 20-60mm Lens.
Category: Cameras
Merchant: Panasonic
Product ID: 7013
EAN: 5025232940080
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Author: Akoola
Rating: 5
Review: For a long time I dreamt about and had my eye on the Sony A7iii. When I eventually saved up enough money to afford one, I was back on YouTube researching my perspective new camera. Then I saw a video comparing the Lumix S5 with the Sony a7iii camera. Many many hours later, I decided to ditch the Sony purchase in favour of the Panasonic. I cannot make a comparative assessment between the two cameras as I never experienced the Sony. Until now, my main camera was a Canon D200. I was very happy with; It’s still a good camera, but the Lumix S5 is a completely different beast and therefore cannot really be compared alongside the Canon. I’m not a stills photographer. I purchased this camera to make content videos and short films. The fact I can do all this in 4k is fantastic. Apparently, with a certain monitor attached, it is capable of recording in 6K. Compared to my Canon APS-C mirrored camera, the Lumix full-frame mirrorless camera is worlds apart. The D200 only offered 1080p. I was happy with the footage, but the Lumix S5 camera blows it out of the water. There is a bit of a learning curve to get used to all the different permutations in the menu, but the results so far are phenomenal. The fact I can shoot slow motion in 1080p at 120 frames per minute is fantastic! I haven’t done much slow motion, but I’m sure I can make use of 4k at 60 frames per minute in some of my shots. I’m not one for relying on auto focus, so all the gripes over the auto focus issues with the Lumix camera aren’t my concern. That said, I haven't noticed any issues. Almost all of what I do is shot in manual focus. One of the biggest game changers for me (apart from the full-frame sensor), compared against my Canon, is the in-body stabilisation. The D200 did not have it unless I paid a few hundred quid more for a lens that had stabilisation. it’s not even chalk and cheese. Without a gimbal or tripod, I was never able to get satisfactory stable shots with the D200. With some practice, I can get some very steady tripod free shots. I wouldn’t bother wasting several hundred quid on a gimbal. From what I’ve seen on YouTube, the Lumix in-body stabilisation surpasses the Sony. Physically, the Lumix is bigger and heftier than the D200. It feels solid in the hand and the build quality is great. The Lumix S5 cost me around £1,800. The Canon D200 was around £500. The difference in quality and feel was immediately obvious. The kit lens looks and feels much more like a professional lens with a 20 to 70 mm focal length. It’s probably not fair to compare the two cameras, but that’s all I had. The learning curve between these cameras is like comparing a GCSE to a university degree. I know i have much to study and will have this camera a long time before I reach it’s limitations. Obviously, reviews on any product are subjective. If you are looking at this camera and still remain undecided take my word for it, I was in exactly the same position in June 2021. I eventually decided to take the plunge after many hours of research. Besides, in this country, I always had the option to send it back within 30 days for a full refund as long as it was in the same condition that it arrived. However, I didn't send it back because I believe I made the right choice. I have been delighted with the footage captured so far.
Author: Cathy
Rating: 3
Review: Pros: The picture quality is really impressive without doubt. It is a big improvement from all older series. RAW file range is huge so great for post processing. I do take lots of great photos by this camera. Cons: However, as a more than 10 years Panasonic fan, I am disappointed in many perspectives. 1. Auto focus: not competitive with Sony or even Canon RP. Often get back and forth in just a little bit complex conditions. Video is quality is great but the AF in video is not good especially in weak light conditions. I can understand it is hard in weak light conditions, but sometimes I've deliberately made it in focus but once I use AF function it lost again. 2. App remote control: Back to my experience in G series, it was quite a good experience using app remote control to get any control to the camera. Touch AF was also doing great. But this time, a new app SYNC came for S5. It sucks especially when touching screen for choosing AF points. It seldom stays in the region my finger is pointing to. Also, sometimes app just crash when transferring photos. Wifi connection is also bad. In several times the camera just hang and not respond anymore when I was trying to connect or disconnect. Not respond means even if I switch off the camera, it is still not switched off! Screen is still staying in connecting situation, no matter how I click buttons or touch the screen it is just hang there. I need to take off the battery and insert again to get the system back to normal. 3. As a professional device, why do you not have physical metering button. The menu and Q menu are not intuitive either. Final comment: It is interesting that I used to like Panasonic a lot from its good electronic characteristics, AF, maneuverability, and convenience. At that time I thought it was OK to compromise a bit quality with better functions. But today I am amazed by its picture quality but disappointed in its functions. :)
