£2,299/$2,198 (body only)
www.panasonic.co.uk
1 Built around a full magnesium alloy frame, the body's branding and button labels appear in grey.
2 Boasting an impressive 779-AF points, the S5 IIX sees a generational leap in AF performance over its predecessor.
3 The S5 IIX can be used in rain, even though there are open vents that form part of its active cooling system.
4 Streaming functionality is included on the S5 IIX, differentiating it from its S5 II predecessor.
5 Three customisable setting positions are included on the S5 IIX’s main top plate dial.
6 Despite the cooling system in the viewfinder hump, the S5 IIX has an ergonomic body design.
7 HDMI and USB-C 3.2 ports for power and data transfer are located on the left-hand side.
8 With its 3.68-million dot electronic viewfinder, the S5 IIX offers a native photography experience.
9 The S5 IIX features a 3-inch articulated screen, but it’s ‘only’ 1.84-million dots in resolution.
You saw the release of the S5 II but you held off from buying it because the announcement of the forthcoming S5 IIX caught your eye instead. So was it worth the wait? Having tested both cameras for the past few months now, I hope to answer that question.
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