I’ll admit it: Panasonic has never really been on my radar. Its reputation and the way it markets itself have just never connected with me, so I've never considered buying into the Lumix system. Which is a shame, really, because after spending some time with the Lumix S5 IIX, a camera I’d probably never have touched if a colleague hadn’t lent me one, I’ve found myself both impressed and conflicted.
On paper, it’s hard not to be impressed. The video specs alone make it one of the most powerful hybrid cameras at this price point. Internal V-log recording, 6K open gate capture at 30p, 5.9K ProRes RAW output via HDMI, and 4K at up to 120p. A feature list that feels almost absurd given the cost of the body.
