Panasonic unveils its Lumix S5 IIX, a full frame box designed above all for video

A variation of the Lumix S5 II, the Lumix S5 II incorporates the main features in a black dress and with more advanced video performance.

Le Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX // Source : Panasonic

This Wednesday, in parallel with the announcement of its new hybrid full-frame sensor camera, the Lumix S5 II, Panasonic also lifted the veil on a slightly more efficient version, the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX.

If the Lumix S5 II will be available from the end of the month, the S5 IIX will be a little longer. It must be said that if the device is largely based on its cousin, but nevertheless benefits from some particularly interesting differentiating elements, starting with the design and video performance.

For the design, Panasonic uses the same aesthetics as the Lumix S5 II, but has chosen to use an all-black design, both on the coating of the case, as on the classic Lumix S5 II, but also on the fonts. writing, in dark grey.

In terms of ergonomics, however, both devices offer the same keys, wheels and features. The same goes for the format of the case, which is identical in every way between the two versions, as is the weight of 657 grams without memory card or battery.

A more powerful version for video

In fact, except for the color, the difference between the Lumix S5 II and the Lumix S5 IIX is mainly in the video features. While the Lumix S5 II will require a paid update to take advantage of certain features such as RAW recording via HDMI, these possibilities are automatically integrated into the Lumix S5 IIX.

Thus, the box will be able to record video sequences in 5.8K in Apple ProRes 422HQ using an external USB-SSD. It will also be able to record up to 800 Mbps in All Intra internally, but will also allow recording in ProRes RAW via HDMI.

Note also that the box is capable of streaming in Wi-Fi up to Full HD at 60p, in USB up to 4K at 30p or in wired LAN up to 4K at 60p.

Le Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX // Source : Panasonic

In addition to these differences in the field of video, the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX has exactly the same technical characteristics as the Lumix S5 II, namely a full frame 24 million pixel photo sensor, dual native ISO sensitivity at 100 and 51 200 ISO, phase correlation autofocus and burst mode capable of up to 30 frames per second.

The Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX will be released later this year, however. The case will indeed be available bare from June at a price of 2499 euros.

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