Panasonic Lumix S5 II
Mid-tier full-frame body that finally added phase-detect autofocus, closing the gap to Sony. Strong codecs, V-Log out of the box, and competitive pricing.
Pros
- +V-Log included from launch
- +Phase-detect autofocus
- +Unlimited recording on most modes
- +L-mount alliance lens options
Cons
- −L-mount has fewer native lenses than E or RF
- −Smaller third-party ecosystem
- −Image-stabilization not as effective as Sony/Canon
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