Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5M2 (S5 II) Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Body

Condition: Excellent - Shutter Count 538

Condition Notes:
Camera tested and fully functional, looks and feels like minty. Very minimal cosmetic scuffs on the bottom plate. Shutter count: 538 actuations — very light use.

What's Included:

• Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5M2 camera body
• Original battery (DMW-BLK22)
• Original charger, cord, and plug
• Original shoulder strap
• Body cap

Shipping & Returns: Ships from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Canada only — no shipping to the USA. Please see our Shipping and Returns policy pages for full details.

Warranty: 30-day limited warranty from date of sale. Covers defects in function as described; does not cover damage from misuse, drops, or water exposure after purchase.

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About This Item:
The Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5M2 (marketed as the LUMIX S5 II) is a full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera built around a 24.2MP BSI CMOS sensor, released in January 2023 as the successor to the original LUMIX S5. It's the camera that brought Panasonic's long-awaited phase-detection autofocus to the S series — a 779-point hybrid phase/contrast AF system that significantly improved subject tracking over the contrast-only AF in earlier LUMIX bodies, especially for video work.

Built for photographers and videographers who need one camera that does both jobs well, the S5II offers 6K video recording, in-body image stabilization, burst shooting up to 30 fps, and — thanks to a newly added internal cooling fan — extended continuous recording times without overheating. It also supports full sensor-height 3:2 open-gate video recording up to 30p in 10-bit 4:2:0 color, giving editors more flexibility to reframe footage in post.

The magnesium alloy body is dust, splash, and freeze resistant, and the L-Mount lens system means access to a growing lineup of native Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma lenses.

Compatibility Notes for Buyers:

• L-Mount lens system — compatible with L-Mount lenses from Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma.
• Dual SD card slots, both UHS-II compatible.
• Uses the DMW-BLK22 battery, shared with the LUMIX S1RII, S9, S1II, and S1IIE — useful if you're building out a multi-body L-Mount kit.
• USB-C port supports data transfer and charging; HDMI Type A port for external monitor/recorder use.

Specifications:

Specs fact-checked against Panasonic's official specifications page, Wikipedia's Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2 entry (cross-referenced with Panasonic press materials), and Panasonic's official shop listing.