This Panasonic Lumix S5 II deal makes it an unmissable Christmas bargain

Now is a great time to snap up a bargain on the fantastic Panasonic Lumix S5 II. In the US you can get over $700 off the body and a 50mm F1.8 lens at Amazon. In the UK, it’s possible to save £550, also at Amazon if you get the camera with the 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens.

It’s hard to pick a fault with the Panasonic Lumix S5 II. It feels solid in the hand, and is a reliable workhorse in use, with intuitive controls and offering plenty of oomph. There’s sharp 6K video, 24MP full-frame stills, incredible image stabilization and – finally – Panasonic has embraced phase-detection autofocus. If you shoot video and photo and want full-frame, then the S5 II simply cannot be beaten at this price, especially as a kit with the excellent 20-60mm lens, though serious filmmakers will find the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX even more compelling.