Editor's note: This review is based on Panasonic's April 2024 firmware update for the S5II (v3.0) and S5IIX (v2.0), which was provided to DPReview ahead of its public release. Product images by Richard Butler 90% Overall score Jump to conclusion The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5II is the company's latest version of its mid-range full-frame stills and video mirrorless camera. It adds phase detection autofocus to its 24MP CMOS sensor and uses the L mount shared with Leica and Sigma. Recent Videos A separate camera variant, the Lumix DC-S5IIX, is also available and includes a more extens ..read more

Product photos by Brendan Nystedt 87% Overall score Jump to conclusion Almost six years after the announcement of the Lumix DC-G9, Panasonic rolled out its successor, the Lumix DC-G9 II. This is the company's high-end model aimed at stills shooters, and it is the first-ever Lumix Micro Four Thirds camera to include phase detection autofocus. Despite its target demographic, the G9 II comes with a surprisingly long list of video features as well. A thorough redesign, the G9 II is based on the chassis of the full-frame Lumix S5 II and S5 IIX, giving it room for plentiful controls an ..read more

Product photos: Richard Butler The Leica SL3 is a 60MP DSLR-shaped mirrorless camera built around Leica's L-mount. It brings a lot of technology from the Leica M11 models but also features a radically redesigned interface. Key specifications 60MP BSI CMOS sensor 5-axis in-body image stabilization rated at 5.0EV ISO 50-100,000 (base ISO 100) Hybrid phase/contrast-detect autofocus Eye/face/body and animal detection AF DCI 8K video in H.265, 1080p in ProRes all with no time limits 5.76M dot OLED EVF with up to 120fps refresh 2.33M dot tilting rear touchscreen 4fps 14-bit shooting with ..read more

Recent Videos The Fujifilm X100VI is a photographers' fixed-lens camera which combines a stabilized 40MP APS-C sensor with a 35mm equivalent F2 lens. Key features: 40MP BSI CMOS APS-C X-Trans sensor 35mm equiv F2 lens In-body IS rated at up to 6EV of correction Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder (3.69M dot OLED panel) Machine-learning trained subject recognition AF 14 film simulations 6.2K video capture and 10-bit recording Built-in ND filter Tilt up/down rear touchscreen The X100VI will be available at an MSRP of $1599, a $200 increase over the previous models. It will be availabl ..read more

Photo: Dan Bracaglia It’s okay to be curious – the Megadap ETZ21 Pro is an affordable and surprisingly compact AF-capable accessory for adapting Sony E-mount glass to Nikon Z-mount bodies, including both full-frame and cropped lenses/cameras. Recent Videos Priced at $250, the ETZ21 Pro supports electronic communication for full autofocus, autoexposure, image stabilization and aperture control. EXIF data is also transferred from lens to camera body. But how does it perform? Read on. Key features Adapts Sony E-mount lenses to Nikon Z-mount camera bodies Compatible with full-frame and ..read more

83% Overall score Jump to conclusion Product images by Shaminder Dulai The Sony ZV-1 Mark II is a vlogging-focused compact camera built around a 20MP Type 1 (13.2 x 8.8mm) Stacked CMOS sensor and an 18-50mm equivalent F1.8-4.0 lens. Besides the new focal length range, much of this camera remains the same as its predecessor, which was itself a competent pocket-sized video camera. Key specifications: 20 megapixel Type 1 (13.2 x 8.8mm) Stacked CMOS sensor 18-50mm equivalent F1.8-4.0 lens with built-in ND filter 4K/30p, 1080/120p video 24fps stills in both JPEG and Raw, for up to 80 ..read more

Product images by Shaminder Dulai The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a high-speed Micro Four Thirds camera based around a 20MP Stacked CMOS sensor. As the name implies, it's an updated version of the flagship OM-1, with a series of hardware and firmware improvements. Key Specifications: 20MP Four Thirds Stacked CMOS sensor Continuous shooting at up to 50fps with full autofocus, 120fps with AF/AE locked In-body stabilization rated to 8.5EV 4K (UHD or DCI) at up to 60p with 10-bit and Log capture options Extended subject recognition AF modes 5.76m dot OLED viewfinder with 0.83x magnificat ..read more

Product images by Shaminder Dulai The Canon EOS R100 is an ultra-compact 24 Megapixel APS-C mirrorless camera with an RF mount. It is the cheapest way to enter Canon's mirrorless ecosystem, offering more flexibility than a smartphone. Key features: 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel AF 3.5 fps burst shooting with autofocus (6.5 fps without) 4K/24p video capture from a cropped region of the sensor High-speed 120 fps shooting at 1280 x 720 2.36M dot OLED viewfinder 3", 1.04M dot fixed display (non-touchscreen) External mic input The R100 sits at the bottom of Canon's mirrorless ..read more

Product photos: Richard Butler The Sony a9 III is the company's latest high-speed pro sports camera. It features a Stacked CMOS sensor capable of shooting at 120 fps and able to read all its pixels out simultaneously: the long hoped-for 'global' shutter. Key features 24MP global shutter Stacked CMOS sensor High speed shooting up to 120 fps Pre-burst capture of up to 1 sec before the shutter is fully pressed Shutter speeds up to 1/80,000 with flash sync across the full range 9.44M dot (2048 x 1536px) OLED viewfinder with 0.9x magnification 2.0M dot rear LCD with tilting cradle on a f ..read more

Photo: Michelle DeLateur A step below tablets in functionality and offerings but more interactive and striking than a regular frame, digital frames are perennially giftable. What easier way to display photographs, including new ones sent digitally by friends and family? The Aura Carver 10.1" Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame is a great choice, though not without flaws. Buy now: $149 at Amazon $149 at Aura Key Specifications: 10.1" display 1280 x 800 resolution (150 PPI) Landscape orientation only Weight: 1.61 lbs Wi-Fi Photos and videos can be uploaded via the Aura App (iOS/Android) Overv ..read more