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Panasonic LUMIX S5II Video Recording Limits

Panasonic LUMIX S5II (DC-S5M2)

The Panasonic LUMIX S5II has no video recording limit, but only for some formats. That limit is also dependent upon multiple factors like camera settings, media storage size, camera power, and internal camera temperature. See details and notes below for more information.

Details

Maximum continuous video recording times for the Panasonic LUMIX S5II
Format Limit

1When [Thermal Management] is set to [STANDARD], recording stops once the continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes.

6K/30p Unlimited1
6K/25p Unlimited1
6K/24p Unlimited
5.9K/30p Unlimited1
5.9K/25p Unlimited1
5.9K/24p Unlimited
C4K Formats Unlimited
4K Formats Unlimited
3.3K Formats Unlimited
FHD Formats Unlimited

Notes

  • When recording in MP4 FHD formats, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4GB.
  • When recording to SDHC memory cards, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4GB.
  • When recording in MP4 4K formats and using an SDXC memory card, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours, 4 minutes or the file size exceeds 96GB.
  • When recording in all MOV formats and using an SDXC memory card, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours, 4 minutes or the file size exceeds 192GB.
  • An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause recording to stop before the maximum recording time is reached.
  • Alternate Model Names: DC-S5M2

References

  1. Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5M2 Owner’s Manual (English) - pages 127, 135-140, and 579
  2. Panasonic LUMIX S5II Product Page (shop.panasonic.com)