Is the panasonic lumix s5d worth it?

Yes, if you shoot in low light, want shallow depth of field for portraits, or simply want a full frame sensor. The S5D has a 24.2-megapixel full frame sensor and stabilisation built into the body, so every lens you fit gets steadier. It takes L-Mount lenses, and there are plenty to choose from.

For an everyday kit, I'd start with the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS for travel and general shooting. Then add:

• The Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 OIS for telephoto work.
• The Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 as a small, cheap portrait lens.

If you mostly travel, shoot street, or photograph wildlife on a budget, a good APS-C camera will do the job and you'll carry it more. The sensor sizes guide explains the trade-off. You can see the full S5D setup on its camera page.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.