Panasonic DC-S5D Kit

The Lumix S5D impresses with its high image quality and extensive range of video features, including 4K at 60 frames per second, and takes the top spot for value for money. The kit lens captures subjects with a super-wide-angle view, making it ideal for vloggers or landscape photography...

The dead live longer: With the Lumix S5D, Panasonic is resurrecting the 4K/6K photo functions and contrast AF with DFD extension. If you want a faster focus, you can use an external LiDAR AF module from DJI. The price is attractive: for around 1400 euros street price (1600 euros RRP) with the very compact Lumix S 4.5- 6.3/18-40 mm kit lens, the buyer gets a splash-proof camera at an upper mid-range level.

Top image quality is now easily available for less than €1,500. Functions that were reserved for professionals just a few years ago are now available at an affordable price. Our tip is the Panasonic Lumix S5D, which scores in full format with excellent photo and video quality, a sophisticated range of functions and an unbeatable kit price...

No question: the Lumix S5D is not a spectacular new product. However, the price is spectacular. For currently around 999 euros, you can get a well-equipped full-format camera with a kit lens. This is an attractive offer, especially for entry-level full-frame users. The camera can be used in a variety of ways in practice. However, it definitely lacks speed for sports and action photography.

Recently, camera manufacturers have criminally neglected entry-level cameras. As a result, hardly any new models have come onto the market that are available from specialist retailers for less than 1000 euros - let alone for less than 500 euros. In the days of DSLRs, the choice in this price range was much greater...

No question: the Lumix S5D is not a spectacular new product. However, the price is spectacular. For currently around 999 euros, you get a well-equipped full-format camera with a kit lens. This is an attractive offer, especially for entry-level full-frame users. The camera can be used in a variety of ways in practice. However, it definitely lacks speed for sports and action photography.