Hi everyone! I recently got a used Lumix S5 II and I'd like to check whether what I'm seeing is normal.
I did a simple test: I left the camera on for about 30 minutes, just navigating the menus. No recording, no burst shooting, with the rear screen flipped open.
Setup:
Firmware: latest version
Fan mode: Auto
Room temperature: 21°C (about 70°F)
After that time, the body feels mildly warm, not hot. The best way I can describe it is the warmth you'd feel on a surface where you've kept your hands for a while, even though I wasn't touching it. The warm areas are:
the area behind the display, where the screen's hinge assembly sits
the front part of the grip, roughly in line with the sensor
No overheating warning showed up and the camera kept working normally.
From what I've read online, many owners say their S5 II doesn't warm up in situations like this, so I wasn't sure if mine is within the norm. Since it's still under warranty, I'd rather check before ignoring it.
Do your S5 IIs get slightly warm after 30 minutes of idle use with the screen on? Is this just the magnesium body dissipating heat from the sensor and processor, or should I be worried?
Thanks in advance!