Panasonic has clearly learned its lessons from the criticisms made of its original full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Panasonic S5 blends a full-frame sensor with a small, but ergonomic, body. The result is a camera that should appeal to a wide variety of creators – with a good range of video specs, it's a fantastic hybrid that comes highly recommended.

Small size and weight; Good range of controls; Excellent video specifications;

No full-sized HDMI port; Large lenses affect compact size; Lacks best-in-class autofocus

This well-made and compact full-frame camera doesn't cost a whole lot more than the Micro Four Thirds video champ: the GH5. And it's cheaper than its larger-scale full-frame sibling: the Lumix S1. So, whichever way you look at it, the Lumix S5 is fantastic value for money for video-makers.

Compact for a full-frame camera; Great design and build; Relatively affordable for its spec and performance; Reliable autofocus/people tracking; Charges via USB-C; Two SD card slots;

4K60p crops down to APS-C; Focus selector button could be easier to adjust; Only one of the SD card slots is UHS-II;

I use this as my primary camera for shooting Youtube videos and creating content for brands as I can just hit record and it will keep recording until i stop it or the card fills up so i don't have to worry about it stopping after 30 mins! The video footage and photos aways looks amazing and the kit lens is really versatile. Only cons I can think of is the tethered app doesn't show audio levels (please add this panasonic! :) ) and the colours look different in the app than the finished product but this might be an issue with my computer not the app, I'm not sure yet.

As someone who requires an "all-rounder" camera for photo and video content in my day to day life, I really couldn't recommend the Panasonic LUMIX S5 highly enough. The video and photo footage I've taken has been second to none. Also, it's compact size makes for the perfect camera when travelling too!

I've used Lumix cameras for the best aprt of a decade for my professional youtube content creation, inside the studio and in the world, and they've NEVER let me down. The S5 is the best Body yet, and the Kit lens is WONDERFULLY flexible for all kinds of filming.

I use it mainly for commercial video purposes. But also a handy travel camera too because of the weight and size. A great option for those looking to upgrade from micro 4/3s cameras and want the options for professional use.

Panasonic has faced a lot of criticism with its S series of full-frame cameras - they haven’t been as warmly received as its smaller-format G series. By listening to that feedback and essentially melding together the two lines, the S5 very much feels like the camera we hoped to see from Panasonic in...

Great handling, Fantastic video specs, Fully articulating touch-sensitive screen

Advanced video users will miss the full-sized HDMI port, Compatible lenses are large compared to the body

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5 is a budget camera that has Optical Image Stabilisation and auto panorama stitching, two features you don't often see on cameras in this price range. It is easy to use and image quality is good.

The Panasonic S5’s specification, size and price are all very enticing. It offers what many were hoping for from the S1 and S1H, a full-frame version of the GH5. Panasonic’s back-to-the-drawing-board work on the autofocus system also delivers, but don’t expect it to match the speed and accuracy of...

Smaller than the MFT Lumix GH5, Viewfinder and vari-angle touchscreen, V-log pre-installed

Contrast-detection AF doesn't match the phase-detection competition, On-screen icons are quite small

The Lumix S5 is a very appealing mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera that finally gives the Lumix S system and L-mount in general the attention they deserve. A competitive body price of 1800 pounds or 2000 dollars gets you a 24 Megapixel full-frame sensor with very clean results and an optional...