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Panasonic Lumix S5 II with 18-40mm Lens
A entry-level pick in the mirrorless + dslr cameras line-up, with 24.2 MP up front.
48/100
24.2 MPFull Frame6K
£1,299best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 48/100
- Built for the job
- No stacked sensor
- No eye af
Score profile
Scored against the mirrorless + dslr cameras classWhere the Panasonic Lumix S5 II with 18-40mm Lens wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Sensor
Sensor typeFull Frame
Resolution24.2 MP
Video
Max video6
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowPanasonic Lumix S5 II with 18-40mm Lens vs Panasonic Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX
Panasonic Lumix S5 II with 18-40mm LensPanasonic LUMIX S5IIX
| PanasonicPanasonic Lumix S5 II with 18-40mm LensThis page | PanasonicPanasonic LUMIX S5IIX | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 48 /100 |
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor type | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Video max resolution | 6 | 6 |
Who it's for
Is the Panasonic Lumix S5 II with 18-40mm Lens right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mirrorless + dslr camera for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need stacked sensor, in which case a higher-tier mirrorless + dslr camera is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Panasonic Lumix S5 II with 18-40mm Lens worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other mirrorless + dslr cameras, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.
What stands out on the Panasonic Lumix S5 II with 18-40mm Lens?
Its overall 48/100 rating against the rest of the mirrorless + dslr cameras class.
How does it compare to the Sony Alpha 6100?
The Sony Alpha 6100 scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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