Along with the new 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 lens and a significant Lumix S9 software upgrade, Panasonic also introduced a revamped version of the Lumix S5 full-frame mirrorless camera.

Based on the compact design of the LUMIX S5, the refreshed S5D comes DJI LiDAR AF ready. When the S5D is paired with the DJI LiDAR Range Finder Module and DJI RS 3 Pro Gimbal, distance measurement information is sent to the camera via USB, and the camera drives the focus, so no focus motor is required, enabling easier handling with a more compact size and greater freedom of shooting. Furthermore, there is no need for lens calibration adjustments, which saves setup time. Thanks to the LiDAR’s high-speed 43,200 ranging points within a 14-meter distance, extremely fast AF is realized, which is also effective when shooting in low-light conditions.

Furthermore, LUMIX S5D contains all of the features appreciated in the LUMIX S5, including a 24.2-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor that boasts wide dynamic range and high sensitivity performance, and realises a maximum ISO 51200 of crystal-clear high sensitivity video with Dual Native ISO technology.

The S5D will be available from the end of October for €1,599.