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Overview

Bring expert performance and reliability to your camera gear with the Panasonic LUMIX DCS5M2X full-frame mirrorless camera. It features a 24.2MP image sensor and comes packed with features, like Phase Hybrid Auto Focus for crisp image quality. It also allows for RAW video output to preserve every detail from your images and video recordings.

Panasonic LUMIX DCS5M2X Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)

Model: DCS5M2X
Web Code: 16941575
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What's included:

  • DCS5M2X Body
  • Body Cap
  • Hot Shoe Cover
  • Battery Grip Connector Cover
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Battery Pack
  • AC Adaptor
  • USB Cable (A-C)
  • Quick Start Guide

Lens compatibility

  • Camera body features an L-mount lens mount

Versatile performance

  • 24.2MP MOS image sensor ensures incredible performance
  • Phase Hybrid Auto Focus and Active IS Technology allow for better image stabilization

Video capabilities

  • Versatile video recording capabilities let you record 6K30p or 4K60p 10-bit video
  • Internal cooling fan allows for unlimited recording time while on location
  • RAW video output lets you export RAW video data with use of Atomos Ninja V+

Software and compatibility

  • Includes PHOTOfunStudio software
  • Compatible with Windows 8 and newer, Mac OS X v10.5 and newer, and Mac OS v10.12 and newer
  • See Details and Specs for more information
Product Condition
Brand New
Camera Model
LUMIX DCS5M2X
Camera Kit
Camera Body Only
Lens Mount
L-Mount

Image Sensor

NFC Enabled
No
Sensor Type
CMOS
Image Sensor Format
Full Frame
Effective Megapixels
24.2 MP
Bluetooth
Included
Total Pixels
25.28 MP
Colour Filter System
Expressive; Retro; Old Days; High Key; Low Key; Sepia; Cross Process; Bleach Bypass
Low Pass Filter
No
Dust Reduction
Yes
Processor
LUMIX Engine with L2 Tecnology

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type
OLED Live Viewfinder
Percentage Coverage
1
Effective Magnification
0.78

Diopter Adjustment

Depth of Field Preview
Yes

LCD Features

LCD Size
3 in
LCD Resolution
1.84 million Dots
Swivel LCD
Yes
Live Preview
Yes

Auto Focus

AF Type
Phase Detection; Contrast
Focusing Modes 1
Auto Focus Single; Auto Focus Continuous; Manual Focus
Focusing Modes 2
AF Tracking; AF Full Area; AF Zone
AF Points
781 points (Phase Detection AF); 315 points (Contrast AF)
AF Point Selection
Yes
AF Assist Beam
Yes

Exposure

ISO
102 - 5120 (Standard Range); 50 - 204800 (Extended Range)
White Balance Settings 1
AWB; AWBc; AWBw; Daylight; Cloudy; Shade; Incandescent; Flash; White Set (1, 2, 3, 4); Colour Temp Set (1, 2, 3, 4)
White Balance Settings 2
Blue / Amber Bias; Magenta / Green bias
Auto White Balance
Yes
White Balance Bracketing
Yes
Exposure Compensation
±5EV in 1/3 EV Steps

Shutter

Shutter Type
Focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds
Still image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/8,000 - 60; Electronic front curtain shutter: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/2,000 - 60; Electronic shutter: Bulb (Max. 60 sec), 1/8,000 - 60; Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25; Creative Video M mode / MF mode: 1/16,000 - 1/4
Self-Timer
10 sec, 3 images; 2 sec; 10 sec; Custom Time

Drive

Drive Modes
Single; Self Timer (2s, 10s, Custom); Time Laps, Stop Motion; Burst Mode (Mechanical 9 fps); Burst Mode (Electronic 30 fps)
Max Burst Jpeg
300
Max Burst Raw
200
Max Burst Raw+JPEG
200

Flash

Built-in Flash Type
N/A
Flash Metering System
TTL
Flash Sync
Yes

Video

Video Output Format
NTSC; PAL; HDTV
Video Modes
6K 5952 x 3968 (3:2); 6K 5952 x 3136 (17:9); 5.9K 5888 x 3312 (16:9); C4K 4096 x 2160; 4K 3840 x 2160; FHD 1920 x 1082
Movie File Formats
ProRes; MOV; MP4
Movie Video Compression
All-Intra; LongGOP; H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; H.265/HEVC
Movie Audio Compression
AAC; LPCM
Max Video Resolution
5952 x 3968 (6K)

Playback

Image Playback Modes 1
Single; Index; Scroll; Enlarge (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x); Thumb Nail; Grouping; Calendar
Movie Playback Modes
Normal; Frame by Frame; Slow Motion (Forward/Back); Fast Search (Forward/Back); Extract Picture

Storage & Interface

Card Slot
2
Storage Media
SDXC
Data Interface
USB-C (3.2)
Video Interface
HDMI Type A (Full Size)
Wi-Fi
Yes
NFC
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Jpeg
Yes
Raw
Yes
Raw+Jpeg
Yes
Other Formats
no
Guided Shooting Mode
No
Languages Supported
English; French
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 8 And Newer; Mac OS X v10.5 And Newer; MAC OS v10.12 And Newer
Supplied Software
PHOTOfunStudio

Body Features

Stabilized Body
Yes
Body Colour
Black
Intelligent Shoe
Yes
Cable Release
No
Weather Sealed
Yes

Power

Battery Type
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 2200mAh, 16Wh)
Included Battery Model
DMW-BLK22
Additional Compatible Batteries (not inc)
DMW-BGS5 (Battery Grip)
Back-up Battery
No
Power Saving Modes
Power Save LVF Mode

Physical Features

Width
13.43 cm
Height
10.23 cm
Depth
9.1 cm
Weight
657 g

For Quebec residents – Disclosure under the Consumer Protection Act

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