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Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Video Recording Limits

Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX (DC-S5M2X)
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The Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX 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 S5IIX
Format Limit

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

2When the recording time exceeds 12 hours, recording continues with data being deleted in order from the point where recording started.
6K/30p Unlimited1
6K/25p Unlimited1
6K/24p Unlimited
5.9K/30p Unlimited1
5.9K/25p Unlimited1
5.9K/24p Unlimited
Apple ProRes 5.8K/30p Unlimited1
Apple ProRes 5.8K/25p Unlimited1
C4K Formats Unlimited
Apple ProRes C4K/60p Unlimited1
Apple ProRes C4K/50p Unlimited1
4K Formats Unlimited
3.3K Formats Unlimited
FHD Formats Unlimited
Loop Recording (video) 12 hours2

Notes

  • When recording to SDHC memory cards or recording in FHD MP4 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 in MP4 formats other than FHD and using an SDXC memory card or an external SSD, 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 MOV formats at 600 Mbps or less and using an SDXC memory card or an external SSD, 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.
  • When recording in MOV formats at 800 Mbps or more and using an external SSD, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours, 4 minutes or the file size exceeds 640GB.
  • When recording in FHD ProRes formats and using an SDXC memory card or an external SSD, 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.
  • When recording in ProRes formats other than FHD and using an SDXC memory card or an external SSD, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours, 4 minutes or the file size exceeds 640GB.
  • When the temperature of the camera rises, a high temperature icon appears blinking on the screen. If you continue to use the camera, a message indicating that the camera cannot be used is displayed on the screen and recording, HDMI output, and the streaming function will be stopped. Wait for the camera to cool down and for the message indicating that the camera can be used again. When the message indicating that it can be used again is displayed, turn the camera off and then on again.
  • The following types of video cannot be recorded to SD cards, and a commercially available external SSD will be required for recording: MOV with bit rate of 800 Mbps or more, Apple ProRes with resolution other than FHD, Slow & Quick video with a recording quality with image compression system ALL-Intra.
  • An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause recording to stop before the maximum recording time is reached.
  • Alternate Model Names: DC-S5M2X

References

  1. Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5M2X Owner’s Manual (English) - pages 128, 129, 134‑145, 233, 453‑454, 613, & 812‑821
  2. Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Product Page (shop.panasonic.com)