Why the S5II is a strong LUT camera
The S5II was the LUMIX body that brought Real Time LUT to the S-series, and it remains one of the best-value ways to shoot finished film looks. Because it is a true hybrid, the look is applied in-camera to both stills and video, previewed live in the viewfinder, so what you see is what you record. There is no Lightroom step and no export: the JPEG and the clip land finished while the RAW stays clean.
The S5IIX is the same camera tuned for video, with extra codecs and output options, and it uses the exact same Real Time LUT system and the same .cube files. Whichever you shoot, the choice of LUT is what defines the look, and a .cube tuned to LUMIX colour science holds skin tones and highlights together far better than a generic export.
Six film looks for the LUMIX S5II
Each look is sold on its own for $9, shown with same-scene before and after frames shot in-camera on a LUMIX, and loads onto the S5II or S5IIX in under a minute.
Everyday 400
$9
Amber 200
$9
North Light
$9
Vintage Summer
$9
Vibrance
$9
Porcelain
$9How to install a LUT on the LUMIX S5II
Two ways in, and both take about a minute. Full detail is in the install guide.
Wireless, via LUMIX Lab
- Save the .cube from your email to your phone.
- Add it in LUMIX Lab, pair the S5II, tap Transfer to Camera.
- Assign it to an Fn button, pick your look, shoot. Stills and video land graded.
Straight from an SD card
- Copy the .cube onto your SD card and insert it.
- Menu, Photo Style, Real Time LUT, LUT Library, then Load.
- Set opacity to taste and save to a My Photo Style slot.
See the looks on the sensor
Every look has a same-scene before and after, shot in-camera on a LUMIX.
Free or paid for the S5II?
Start free. The official LUMIX Lab app has around 200 creator LUTs for the S5II at no cost, and they are a great way to learn what you like. A paid look earns its keep when you want a specific, consistent film stock with real before and after proof, tuned to LUMIX colour science. Prefer to dial it by hand? See LUMIX recipes. Shooting an S9 as well? See our LUMIX S9 LUTs guide. For the full field, here is our honest roundup of the best LUMIX LUTs in 2026, free and paid.
LUMIX S5II LUT FAQ
Does the LUMIX S5II support Real Time LUT?
Yes. The S5II and S5IIX support Real Time LUT, added through a firmware update. You can load .cube LUTs and apply a film look to JPEGs and video in-camera, with the RAW saved untouched.
How do I install a LUT on the LUMIX S5II?
Transfer the .cube wirelessly with the free LUMIX Lab app (add to library, pair the S5II, Transfer to Camera), or copy it to an SD card and load it under Photo Style, Real Time LUT, LUT Library, Load. Assign Real Time LUT to a function button to switch looks quickly. Full steps are in our install guide.
Is the S5II or S5IIX better for LUTs?
Both use the same Real Time LUT system and the same LUTs. The S5IIX adds video-focused features like more recording codecs, so heavy video shooters lean S5IIX, while the S5II suits hybrid photo and video use. For LUTs there is no difference.
What is the minimum ISO for Real Time LUT with V-Log?
When shooting V-Log with a Real Time LUT applied, the S5II uses a minimum ISO of 600, which can call for a higher shutter speed or an ND filter in bright light. Straight JPEG shooting is not affected.
How many LUTs can the LUMIX S5II hold?
The S5II stores up to 39 LUTs in-camera at once, the same as the other Real Time LUT bodies. Read more about Real Time LUT.