The best video camera of the year is already seeing incredible Black Friday discounts

Panasonic Lumix S5 II (body only): was $1,997.99 now $1,697.99 at B&H Photo
Save $300: Receiving the TechRadar Choice Award 2023 for best video camera, the Panasonic Lumix SII is the best hybrid  photo and video camera for the money, if video is your primary focus. At full price, the S5 II was already great value thanks to its fantastic image stabilization, sharp 'open gate' 6K video, and excellent phase-detect autofocus, but today's Black Friday deal brings it right down to a new record-low price. If you only need to pick up lenses too, the twin lens kit with the speedy Panasonic 50mm F1.8 L-Mount prime and multi-purpose 20-60mm costs $2,345.98 via the same link – that's $400 off. 

Panasonic Lumix S5 II X (with 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 and 50mm F1.8 lenses): was $2,945.98 now $2,545.98 at B&H Photo
Save $400: This pricier version of the S5 II adds extra video recording features that we've summarized in this S5 II vs S5 IIX article, but is an otherwise identical camera. Contrary to the S5 II, the smaller portion of this deal is cash back that you can claim from Panasonic (£100) while the larger portion is a straight up saving of £250 off the cost. You'll struggle to find a better video camera for the price

Panasonic Lumix S5 body only: was £$1,819.79 now $997.99 at B&H Photo
Save $821 - This the lowest price we've seen for the Lumix S5, which makes it a serious full-frame bargain. We rate the S5 as one of the best hybrid cameras around, particularly if you lean towards shooting video. It shoots 4K/60p 10-bit video and has 5-axis image stabilization to keep things steady. For the same price as body-only, B&H Photo offers an Accessories Kit that includes a memory card and bag. Add the excellent 20-60mm lens and the kit costs $1,297.99.

Panasonic Lumix S5 II: was £1,799 now £1,299 at WEX
Save £500: Receiving the TechRadar Choice Award 2023 for best video camera, the Panasonic Lumix SII is the best hybrid photo and video camera for the money, if video is your primary focus. At full price, the S5 II was already great value thanks to its fantastic image stabilization, sharp 'open gate' 6K video, and excellent phase-detect autofocus, but today's Black Friday deal brings it right down to a new record-low price. The mega saving is mostly made up of a £400 cashback that you can claim from Panasonic. If you're interested in a lens kit, then the twin lens bundle that includes the speedy Panasonic 50mm F1.8 L-Mount prime and multi-purpose 20-60mm is only £1,799 at WEX, again that's £500 off. 

Panasonic Lumix S5 II X body only: was £2,149 now £1,799 at WEX
Save £350: This pricier version of the S5 II adds extra video recording features that we've summarized in this S5 II vs S5 IIX article, but is an otherwise identical camera. Contrary to the S5 II, the smaller portion of this deal is cash back that you can claim from Panasonic (£100) while the larger portion is a straight up saving of £250 off the cost. You'll struggle to find a better video camera for the price.

Panasonic Lumix S5 with 20-60mm lens: was £1,299 now £1,199 at Amazon 
A chunky price drop for the S5 was on the cards ever since it was succeeded by the incredible Panasonic S5 II this year, but our S5 review describes this low-price, full-frame mirrorless as one of the best hybrid all-round cameras you can buy and it's still a solid shooter today. What's more, it comes with the excellent 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 which is an excellent optic for photography and video, for £100 less than the S5 II body only, and makes this an unbeatable deal.