According to previous news, Panasonic Imaging will release the Lumix S5 Mark II on January 5, the camera finally used phase focus technology, a step behind Hasselblad.

Phase focus is also referred to as phase detection focus (PDAF), the main implementation is based on the light entering the lens projected onto the phase detection sensor, the sensor to the lens radial two-way light comparison, the advantage is the fast focus, the disadvantage is the high light requirements, we can look forward to how Panasonic’s phase focus capabilities.

Tipster Roland Quandt has released the look of the Lumix S5 Mark II camera.

According to reports, the Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II camera will be equipped with 24.2 effective megapixels full-frame CMOS sensor, support for 6K30p and 4K60p video recording, with 3.68 million dots OLED EVF and 3-inch 1.84-megapixel flip screen, support for 5-axis shake compensation, continuous shooting speed of up to 30 frames / second, interfaces including USB-C, HDMI and dual SD card slot, etc..

S5 Mark II
1. Full-frame 24.2 megapixel CMOS
2. 6K30p 4:2:0 10-bit, C4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit, Full HD 120fps 4:2:0 10-bit, Full HD 60fps 4:2:2 10-bit;
3. 3.68-megapixel electronic viewfinder, magnification 0.78X, refresh rate 120fps / 60fps variable
4. Phase focus, DFD, focus range: -6EV-18EV
5. 1728-zone multi-metering, range 0-18EV
6. ISO 100-51200 (with phase difference focusing, DFD, focus range: -6EV-18EV)
7. ISO 100-51200, dual native ISO: normal ISO100 and 640, V-log 640 and 4000, HLG 400 and 2500
8. 5-stop 5-axis stabilization, 6.5-stop synergy stabilization
9. Electronic shutter 30 fps continuous shooting, 7 fps AFC
10. USB Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2), HDMI Type-A, dual SD card slots
11. Endurance: about 370 shots, body weight 657g

In addition to the Lumix S5 Mark II, there is also news that Panasonic will release another LUMIX S5 II X camera, which is expected to be positioned higher. In terms of lenses, Panasonic will soon launch the LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO lens.

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And to take into account both performance and lightweight and portable, M43 format will be the best balance of choice, Panasonic GH6 hot sale also seems to confirm this, but I am still looking forward to the GM series of follow-up models update, lightweight and compact, good performance, as a secondary camera can not be more suitable.

He said the volume of the digital camera market is declining at a rate of 10-20% per year, but this is something Panasonic could have imagined when smartphones first appeared, but their functionality is limited by their size and the existence of full-size cameras that cover it.

He believes that full-frame cameras are simple to make, easy for customers to get started, and the bar is being lowered. This is why developing full-frame cameras is the key to securing the camera business.

In addition, both compact and DSLR camera sales are declining, but the mirrorless camera market share is rising, and what is causing concern is the growing demand for hybrid cameras that include video elements.

It was previously announced that Panasonic will release a full-frame mirrorless Lumix S5 Mark II camera during the CP + Show in February 2023, with unknown specifications, and that the Mark II model will replace the current Lumix S5 microsingle.

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