In fact I just filmed my comparison and why I switched from Fuji XT4 to S5ii (and avoided the XH2S). So good to see other Fujifilm users reviewing the S5ii
Good call, I just made the same move -- was considering upgrading from XT4 to XH2s when I realized i could get an S5II body for $1400 b-stock from B&H, then I also got the 18mm and 50mm 1.8 primes all for about $2600 with tax and everything. Should be able to recoup most of that cost selling off my XT4 and a few lenses and I'll have a much more capable full frame setup with better IBIS, reliable autofocus, 6k open gate, 180 shutter, vector scopes, better ergonomics and a bunch of other features that will really up my productions. Only thing I'll miss with Fuji is the film sims for photography but I can load a set of phantom luts onto the S5II for $80 and have a similar experience! We are blessed to be creators in this time!
@@GrantEllman 100% agree on that. I also got the phantom luts for the lumix to use in photography vlog-Lut-mode, to get pleasing straight out of cam jpegs. However they are not even close to what I got with the film recipes from Fuji x-weekly. The recipes also came with specific white balance settings to really get close to the film look. Not happy with my straight out of cam jpeg workflow with the s5ii at the moment. However the phantom luts just work great for video. Literally looks like cinema. Good choice with the 18mm! I got the 16-28 and 28-70 both 2.8 as well as the 35 1.8. I use the 16-28 90% of the time. Really enjoying the wide angle on full frame, gives me Terrence Malick vibes 😁 greetings from Bali 👋
Thanks brother! Thats good to know. Def can't beat the fuji SOOC jpegs but as a person who shoots 90% video the s5ii is gonna take the cake @@jonathanscheurich
The exposure issue… it also happens when using Cine Like profiles. When I bring raw files into Lightroom they are under exposed. I can apply the Cine Like profile and it brings them back to proper exposure.
Nicccee video and breakdown! Love it. I did the same, except with a Sony. Shot Fujifilm for 10 years then got a Sony A7iii for an awesome price and wow... was completely blown away by the eye autofocus, the full frame bokeh for portrait shots, the sharpness and the nearly 3x longer battery life. Made me switch. I'd try a S5ii but at this point the Sony autofocus is so godlike it's changed how I shoot, now all I have to do is focus on composition because I know the autofocus is going to get the eye perfectly every time. Wish my current Sony A7c had better ibis for vlogging but no camera is perfect. I use the DJI RS3 for client work.
Thanks so much for this video! Currently own a GH5S and a micro 4/3 system I’m looking to retire, and the Fujifilm X100V got me really into their system. I’m struggling to decide between three cameras as IBIS, Open Gate, and true hybrid use between photo and video are my main criteria, so I’m between the S5IIX and XH2S for client work, and then the X-S20 as a budget option/more personal use camera and one to help me invest in some fuji glass. I’d love to stick with just Fuji and one ecosystem, but I rented an S5IIX and the menu system/wheel for the menu felt like home to me as it’s much like my GH5S, and I was also blown away by the autofocus as I used it for photos. They also have a solid promotion now heavily discounting two lenses when purchasing the camera, which makes the base price of the XH2S tough to swallow. Anyway, sorry for the wall of text, but appreciate your insight on the pros and cons of the S5II, definitely more food for thought as I make moves to a new system.
@@Iamtongue it’s such a nice discount indeed! I don’t see the camera itself getting discounted with how high in demand it is but I think for right now the X-S20 fits my needs and most importantly my budget best, so I’m gonna most likely start with that and see how pricing between the XH2S and the S5IIX pan out over time. I also own a Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 EF Mount, so I can adapt to either system no matter what I choose and it’ll give me a nice lens to get things going.
Hi Tongue, you misunderstood how LUTs for stills are supposed to work. They're not applied to the raw but to the JPGs. The exposure you saw would have been the same in the JPGs. Learned that on the SOOC workshop tour from @krolopgerst It's basically like with Fuji, treat the LUTs like film Simulations and there's no more need to edit them. Baked in LUTs in video work the same, you don't get a log file but a graded file already.
@@Iamtongue you're welcome. I'd suggest you reach out to @krolopgerst, maybe there's an opportunity to collab? As far as I know Lumix sponsored the a 3 week SOOC Lumix Workshop tour so they clearly want to adress this feature to the customers.
I don't know if it was mentioned before regarding the exposure issue, apparently if iDynamic option is turned on, it happens. If you turn it off then RAW will reflect jpg
The change of exposure when half pressing the shutter isn't showing you what it thinks your exposure should be, its boosting the contrast for auto-focus. It's a hold over from the DFD system of the older contrast detect auto-focus. Seeing as the new phase detect system is a hybrid phase and contrast detect system that still leverages DFD I assume its something they can't remove just yet. It's not a feature its a compromise that being said as someone who's shot Lumix for over 6 years, you do just get used to it. You set your exposure and then get focus, I can see it being annoying if not used to it and if you like to hold down the shutter for continuous burst, just remember that you set your exposure well before and trust in your skill!
Thanks man. As someone that's not well versed in the lumix system, this threw me for a loop all the time. I haven't gotten use to it yet haah 😅 but that's good to know!
I'm getting rid of my S5II because I can't stand that feature. It's so distracting and I thought an update would fix it but apparently not. Just sad for an otherwise awesome camera
The issue you talked about at 7:06 is the reason I wanna get rid of my camera. It's so annoying when the exposure jumps around whenever you use the AF-on button and the camera shows you the "correct" exposure. Such a terrible feature that I still haven't found a way to turn off.
I noticed that it takes a while to power up also, I thought it was broken lol. But I noticed it only does that if you don’t use it for a while. If you leave it off for a few minutes while you’re walking around it powers up quick. We should probably dig in the menus and see if there is a setting to fix that 😅
Apparently Lumix purposely did this slow start to protect battery life. The older cameras went into more of a light sleep for quick turn on but people complained their batteries were dying when sitting on the shelf in the camera. So now Lumix allows the camera to pretty much completely turn off when it hasn't been turned on for awhile. Thats why its a quick turn on if you just switched it off. I personally haven't had any issues with my past cameras and dying battery and I also always charge my batteries before a shoot so I do wish Lumix would allow me to change the settings so it would be like how it was on the S5 with a near instant turn on.
Am a Fuji users also and use Lumix as my FF camera recently. Confused on how the auto exposure works too in Lumix. I thk cant turn it off as their focusing technology is still using part of contrast base + phase base technology. One way you can try is adjust the Exposure Offset Adjust tab for all the metering. Good luck and please share with us if it works for you.
Seems like for price / quality ratio now the best alternatives are the Nikon Z mount and Panasonic L mount, when you include bodies and lenses and future developments
Love my X-T3 too but IBIS in the X-H2 and S5II is why I’m looking to upgrade. Nothing to do with Image quality. LUMIX has some amazing video features too and has direct recording to SSD
That phantom lut issue is kinda surprising, I would have love to use phantom luts for SooC Jpgs however, not at the risk of my raws being underexposed afterwards.
You may have that issue with raw files maybe because you shoot real-time lut with v-log profile? Try to apply phantom luts on standard, cinelikeD or another picture profile (you can do it via „my photo style” option) - then raw should have the same exposure as jpegs, only colors will be different. And second thing - v-log profile in photography have lower dynamic range than other profiles, so It’s only useful when you shoot jpegs.
@@szymonkrzyzanowski Few days ago I purchased S5 II and loaded some luts from Panasonic and some I purchased. There is an issue with them I got. When exposure compensation is set to default they all look overexposed and washed out. I have to lower exposure compensation significantly to make them look ok. But this makes my raw files very underexposed. I don't really understand what do you mean. I load luts to my 10 settings from sd card and use them. How to apply it properly?
@@szymonkrzyzanowski I have worked it out. Didn't realise that I can scroll further down in my photo style customisation to apply one of the luts. Was going nuts.
06:15 I’ve had boot up problems as well. After formatting the sd cards inside the camera the boot up time was on par with my XT4. I do agree about the weaker battery life though..
The exposure thing is annoying... You can turn it off on the original S5 but for some reason you can't do it on the S5II. Hopefully they do a firmware update to fix it
It's to do with the contrast-detection AF. It boosts the contrast for better AF performance. They probably don't trust the phase detect fully just yet.
Excellent video ! I want to buy this camera too!How do you think it will handle for music videos?Also did you notice any moire artifacts in any of your footage??
Excellent video 👍📸 I have the xh2 and xt5 and I’m always intrigued by full frame image quality and should I add a Sony ,Nikon or Panny full frame? Or I might just buy a new gfx camera which comes out soon?
"with the Panasonic s5-2 if I do 6K open gate I am getting 30 to 40 minutes of recording time before I have to switch out again so it's pretty trash" - that's pretty bad... prolly because of you using Vlog or the excessive use of IBIS or simultaneous writing to two cards at the same time? I generally shoot with the Std profile (with tuned-donw contrast and sharpness), aperture prio, mostly on a tripod. I easily get an hour of shooting time in 24p (cinema system mode), 6K OG, recording to a single(!) Samsung Evo 256GB microSD.
Now that my xt3 has died after 4 years of hobby photography I'm considering switching to lumix ff. It's a shame. I loved everything about fuji but its hard to rely again.
Aw man, that's a bummer about your xt3! Switching brands can be a tough decision, but sometimes it's necessary to find the perfect fit. The S5ii is a solid choice though, hope it lives up to your expectations!
Hi all. OMG, I'm so tired choosing between xh2s an s5IIx. Have some canon ef lenses(16-35II, 17-40, 35 1.4II, 85 1.2II) and i do realize that i will perfectly fit with s5IIx and all my stuff. But so many people are pleased that fuji cinematic view... So I can't make a decision. Please HELP ME!
I have 2 x S5ii and one has developed a shutter button problem, it’s stopped working, won’t focus etc… worrying thing is I’m the 3rd person I know of that this has happened to.. I’ve returned the camera for repair.. I just hope this is a big problem down the line for all S5ii users..
OHhh ya that happen to my boy Johnny, he had to return two S5ii. He's on this third s5ii but if you can find a proper one without any quality issue it's amazing.
Hi your are saying lumix AF is better than xh2s AF. I taught that it was the opposite. Is it a big difference in video mode? For talking head video will it matter? I love your channel by the way.
Talking head they should both be fine... The Xh2s has the speed and the high burst shooting, so in theory it can get more nailed shots but at a lower hit rate. I feel the S5ii can get the eyes more in focus when shooting portraits.. Sometimes the fuji gives a false positive. It would be on the nose, the face, the shirt, but never the iris. That's why I said the S5ii AF is a bit better.
@@MrAntpre I have both the XH2s and the S5IIX, in my opinion, the XH2s is good, but the S5IIX is better. @Iamtongue is dead on with his description, however, the S5II and X version are very solid AF performers for video.
I don't love you here (just kinding). I took month to decide between s5 ii 1nd fuji xh2s... I was going to go fuji... And then this video. I m looking for sooc video or photos so I guess fuji is still the best option.
So... regards skin tones (just be honest pls). Fuji or Panasonic? Because from what I've seen so far, Panasonic skin tones are accurate, but boring - where Fujis are just.. yummy ;)
(7:14) I think Constant Preview is turned off as a default when you first get the S5ii or S5IIx(I have the S5iix), Turn Constant Preview on and the EVF shows you the true exposure your at.
Its not constant preview hes talking about. It boosts exposure when auto-focusing, regardless of constant preview setting. All lumix cameras have done this for years. It's a hold over from the contrast detect autofocus. The camera boosts the exposure to create more contrast so it can be more effective with the focus when half pressing the shutter, as the new phase detect is a hybrid that still uses the DFD system, my guess is they can't remove that function just yet.
@@lilrizq DFD is far from weak... Lumix designed a autofocus system that was remarkably quick and accurate for only being contrast and its algorithms so good that when they shifted to phase they shot straight up, leap frogging Fuji and Nikon to being close to the top with Canon and Sony. In some regards theyre better than Canon. Both Canon and Sony also use Hybrid Phase and contrast detect systems, Panasonic is not unique or short sighted, they're competing in the same way, theyre also new to the phase world, so there is going to be a few kinks to iron out.
I am now on a xt100 (loo but i like it still) now wanting to upgrade and i al really tornbetween the fujifilm xt5 (for alround use and semi proffesional) the xh2s and the panasonic lumixs5. Focus would still be stills but would like to get into videography hence why i am thinking about the lumix. Xt seems fun to use for professional and free time while the xh2s or lumix would feel more for just work i think. Anyone with few insights ?
how’s the 1080p on the s5ii compared to something like the x-s20 or the x-h2s because sometimes i want to shoot in 1080p to shoot random moments of my friends while not using up too much space but i’ve heard that fuji’s 1080p (at least on the x-h2s idk about the x-s20) was a mess so i was just curious on how the s5ii does in comparison
i have both lol xh2 and s5ii... honestly i use the XH2 for photos and S5ii for video. Photo's wise i prefer the fuji for photos for the hq photos except at night lol lowlight i'd give it to S5ii.
You could also consider a speedbooster. I've been shooting on Canon FD FF with my X-T3 on a Viltrox speedbooster. The added stop of light makes a huge difference.
hi from Greece (Rodos Island) my friend.. thank u for your help... i want to buy my first fuji camera for weddings baptisms portraits and street .. most photography.. i am thinking about xt5 and 16-55 2.8 for first camera and lens.. what do you say? or everyone who wants to answer.. thank you very much.
Fuji added some of these things in their new GFX camera… would be nice for them to give us some of them with the new newer cameras with a firmware since it’s the same processor and most of us are not in that market.
Nice review....but...phantom luts for photo bro? Nah...at least you shot your pics in V-log...and believe me, you don´t want to 😅 They´re intended only for video bro. If you shoot photos in v-log you´re gonna have some issues, like you had. That´s the reason this camera can be setted differently by photos and videos, with independent color spaces and luts to apply.
Sure you can do that, but all I would just like to see what my photos look like with the luts for straight out of camera jpeg. This is something that I am use to with my Fujifilm and their film simulation.
Just in case you missed it. I compared the Lumix S5ii against The Fujifilm XH2👇
ruclips.net/video/3quQsd_Ff90/видео.htmlsi=vtzEIy6P8KgNCDY4
In fact I just filmed my comparison and why I switched from Fuji XT4 to S5ii (and avoided the XH2S).
So good to see other Fujifilm users reviewing the S5ii
Good decision
Good call, I just made the same move -- was considering upgrading from XT4 to XH2s when I realized i could get an S5II body for $1400 b-stock from B&H, then I also got the 18mm and 50mm 1.8 primes all for about $2600 with tax and everything. Should be able to recoup most of that cost selling off my XT4 and a few lenses and I'll have a much more capable full frame setup with better IBIS, reliable autofocus, 6k open gate, 180 shutter, vector scopes, better ergonomics and a bunch of other features that will really up my productions. Only thing I'll miss with Fuji is the film sims for photography but I can load a set of phantom luts onto the S5II for $80 and have a similar experience! We are blessed to be creators in this time!
@@GrantEllman 100% agree on that. I also got the phantom luts for the lumix to use in photography vlog-Lut-mode, to get pleasing straight out of cam jpegs. However they are not even close to what I got with the film recipes from Fuji x-weekly. The recipes also came with specific white balance settings to really get close to the film look.
Not happy with my straight out of cam jpeg workflow with the s5ii at the moment.
However the phantom luts just work great for video. Literally looks like cinema.
Good choice with the 18mm! I got the 16-28 and 28-70 both 2.8 as well as the 35 1.8.
I use the 16-28 90% of the time. Really enjoying the wide angle on full frame, gives me Terrence Malick vibes 😁 greetings from Bali 👋
@@GrantEllman on Amazon now Lumix s5 1st gen + 24-105 for 1650$
Thanks brother! Thats good to know. Def can't beat the fuji SOOC jpegs but as a person who shoots 90% video the s5ii is gonna take the cake @@jonathanscheurich
The exposure issue… it also happens when using Cine Like profiles. When I bring raw files into Lightroom they are under exposed. I can apply the Cine Like profile and it brings them back to proper exposure.
Nicccee video and breakdown! Love it.
I did the same, except with a Sony. Shot Fujifilm for 10 years then got a Sony A7iii for an awesome price and wow... was completely blown away by the eye autofocus, the full frame bokeh for portrait shots, the sharpness and the nearly 3x longer battery life. Made me switch. I'd try a S5ii but at this point the Sony autofocus is so godlike it's changed how I shoot, now all I have to do is focus on composition because I know the autofocus is going to get the eye perfectly every time. Wish my current Sony A7c had better ibis for vlogging but no camera is perfect. I use the DJI RS3 for client work.
that sony AF cannot be beat.... ahha
@@Iamtongue 🔥🔥
I have an S5ii but I’m selling it (I think) because I always reach for the Fuji… probably will even more once my GFX 100ii arrives
Thanks so much for this video! Currently own a GH5S and a micro 4/3 system I’m looking to retire, and the Fujifilm X100V got me really into their system. I’m struggling to decide between three cameras as IBIS, Open Gate, and true hybrid use between photo and video are my main criteria, so I’m between the S5IIX and XH2S for client work, and then the X-S20 as a budget option/more personal use camera and one to help me invest in some fuji glass.
I’d love to stick with just Fuji and one ecosystem, but I rented an S5IIX and the menu system/wheel for the menu felt like home to me as it’s much like my GH5S, and I was also blown away by the autofocus as I used it for photos. They also have a solid promotion now heavily discounting two lenses when purchasing the camera, which makes the base price of the XH2S tough to swallow.
Anyway, sorry for the wall of text, but appreciate your insight on the pros and cons of the S5II, definitely more food for thought as I make moves to a new system.
Dude the heavy discount is insane! I wish I had that in europe! It makes it even a better value if you can get the camera on a discount
@@Iamtongue it’s such a nice discount indeed! I don’t see the camera itself getting discounted with how high in demand it is but I think for right now the X-S20 fits my needs and most importantly my budget best, so I’m gonna most likely start with that and see how pricing between the XH2S and the S5IIX pan out over time.
I also own a Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 EF Mount, so I can adapt to either system no matter what I choose and it’ll give me a nice lens to get things going.
Hi Tongue, you misunderstood how LUTs for stills are supposed to work. They're not applied to the raw but to the JPGs. The exposure you saw would have been the same in the JPGs. Learned that on the SOOC workshop tour from @krolopgerst
It's basically like with Fuji, treat the LUTs like film Simulations and there's no more need to edit them. Baked in LUTs in video work the same, you don't get a log file but a graded file already.
Ohhh thank you for clarifying!
@@Iamtongue you're welcome. I'd suggest you reach out to @krolopgerst, maybe there's an opportunity to collab? As far as I know Lumix sponsored the a 3 week SOOC Lumix Workshop tour so they clearly want to adress this feature to the customers.
I don't know if it was mentioned before regarding the exposure issue, apparently if iDynamic option is turned on, it happens. If you turn it off then RAW will reflect jpg
The change of exposure when half pressing the shutter isn't showing you what it thinks your exposure should be, its boosting the contrast for auto-focus. It's a hold over from the DFD system of the older contrast detect auto-focus. Seeing as the new phase detect system is a hybrid phase and contrast detect system that still leverages DFD I assume its something they can't remove just yet. It's not a feature its a compromise that being said as someone who's shot Lumix for over 6 years, you do just get used to it. You set your exposure and then get focus, I can see it being annoying if not used to it and if you like to hold down the shutter for continuous burst, just remember that you set your exposure well before and trust in your skill!
Thanks man. As someone that's not well versed in the lumix system, this threw me for a loop all the time. I haven't gotten use to it yet haah 😅 but that's good to know!
I'm getting rid of my S5II because I can't stand that feature. It's so distracting and I thought an update would fix it but apparently not. Just sad for an otherwise awesome camera
The issue you talked about at 7:06 is the reason I wanna get rid of my camera. It's so annoying when the exposure jumps around whenever you use the AF-on button and the camera shows you the "correct" exposure. Such a terrible feature that I still haven't found a way to turn off.
i havent found a solution either
I noticed that it takes a while to power up also, I thought it was broken lol. But I noticed it only does that if you don’t use it for a while. If you leave it off for a few minutes while you’re walking around it powers up quick. We should probably dig in the menus and see if there is a setting to fix that 😅
That menu system is alot to go through lmao 😅😂
@@Iamtongue for real!
Apparently Lumix purposely did this slow start to protect battery life. The older cameras went into more of a light sleep for quick turn on but people complained their batteries were dying when sitting on the shelf in the camera. So now Lumix allows the camera to pretty much completely turn off when it hasn't been turned on for awhile. Thats why its a quick turn on if you just switched it off. I personally haven't had any issues with my past cameras and dying battery and I also always charge my batteries before a shoot so I do wish Lumix would allow me to change the settings so it would be like how it was on the S5 with a near instant turn on.
Nice video! Wondering what lens did you use for the portrait shots on the S5ii?
I used the lumix 35mm F1.8 or the 50mm F1.8
Am a Fuji users also and use Lumix as my FF camera recently. Confused on how the auto exposure works too in Lumix. I thk cant turn it off as their focusing technology is still using part of contrast base + phase base technology. One way you can try is adjust the Exposure Offset Adjust tab for all the metering. Good luck and please share with us if it works for you.
i've looked everywhere couldn't find a solution. 🥲
Seems like for price / quality ratio now the best alternatives are the Nikon Z mount and Panasonic L mount, when you include bodies and lenses and future developments
Ya I agree. Fuji might lose some shares cuz of this
The s5ii looks like an interesting camera but I'm still happy with my Fujifilm x-t3.
dope!
Same 😊
I am happy with my xt3 too ❤
Love my X-T3 too but IBIS in the X-H2 and S5II is why I’m looking to upgrade. Nothing to do with Image quality. LUMIX has some amazing video features too and has direct recording to SSD
That phantom lut issue is kinda surprising, I would have love to use phantom luts for SooC Jpgs however, not at the risk of my raws being underexposed afterwards.
I know it's weird... Maybe it's the way the Lut was designed? I have no idea🤷🏻♂️
You may have that issue with raw files maybe because you shoot real-time lut with v-log profile? Try to apply phantom luts on standard, cinelikeD or another picture profile (you can do it via „my photo style” option) - then raw should have the same exposure as jpegs, only colors will be different. And second thing - v-log profile in photography have lower dynamic range than other profiles, so It’s only useful when you shoot jpegs.
@@szymonkrzyzanowski Few days ago I purchased S5 II and loaded some luts from Panasonic and some I purchased. There is an issue with them I got. When exposure compensation is set to default they all look overexposed and washed out. I have to lower exposure compensation significantly to make them look ok. But this makes my raw files very underexposed. I don't really understand what do you mean. I load luts to my 10 settings from sd card and use them. How to apply it properly?
@@szymonkrzyzanowski I have worked it out. Didn't realise that I can scroll further down in my photo style customisation to apply one of the luts. Was going nuts.
@@szymonkrzyzanowski Just a quick question. While saving custom luts for my photo style why only 4 are available? 5 to 10 are greyed out.
Just used one today in Hamburg at the Photopia. For me as a Fuji and Leica User way to many buttons and settings 😅 nothing beats the Xt5❤
fuji ftw :D
06:15 I’ve had boot up problems as well. After formatting the sd cards inside the camera the boot up time was on par with my XT4.
I do agree about the weaker battery life though..
The exposure thing is annoying... You can turn it off on the original S5 but for some reason you can't do it on the S5II. Hopefully they do a firmware update to fix it
What?! That's annoying!
I've sent them emails to fix that issue. Still waiting....I really hate it and I might give up the camera
It's to do with the contrast-detection AF. It boosts the contrast for better AF performance. They probably don't trust the phase detect fully just yet.
Excellent video ! I want to buy this camera too!How do you think it will handle for music videos?Also did you notice any moire artifacts in any of your footage??
Not that I am aware of!
I hear the same thing about this camera but the color profile on the Fuji camera is a plus for me since I’m not one that likes to edit photos
Fujifilm it is!
Excellent video 👍📸 I have the xh2 and xt5 and I’m always intrigued by full frame image quality and should I add a Sony ,Nikon or Panny full frame? Or I might just buy a new gfx camera which comes out soon?
Good choice! The GFX100ii looks so good.
"with the Panasonic s5-2 if I do 6K open gate I am getting 30 to 40 minutes of recording time before I have to switch out again so it's pretty trash" - that's pretty bad... prolly because of you using Vlog or the excessive use of IBIS or simultaneous writing to two cards at the same time? I generally shoot with the Std profile (with tuned-donw contrast and sharpness), aperture prio, mostly on a tripod. I easily get an hour of shooting time in 24p (cinema system mode), 6K OG, recording to a single(!) Samsung Evo 256GB microSD.
Now that my xt3 has died after 4 years of hobby photography I'm considering switching to lumix ff. It's a shame. I loved everything about fuji but its hard to rely again.
Aw man, that's a bummer about your xt3! Switching brands can be a tough decision, but sometimes it's necessary to find the perfect fit. The S5ii is a solid choice though, hope it lives up to your expectations!
Hi all. OMG, I'm so tired choosing between xh2s an s5IIx. Have some canon ef lenses(16-35II, 17-40, 35 1.4II, 85 1.2II) and i do realize that i will perfectly fit with s5IIx and all my stuff. But so many people are pleased that fuji cinematic view... So I can't make a decision. Please HELP ME!
I have 2 x S5ii and one has developed a shutter button problem, it’s stopped working, won’t focus etc… worrying thing is I’m the 3rd person I know of that this has happened to.. I’ve returned the camera for repair..
I just hope this is a big problem down the line for all S5ii users..
OHhh ya that happen to my boy Johnny, he had to return two S5ii. He's on this third s5ii but if you can find a proper one without any quality issue it's amazing.
@@Iamtongue wow that’s 4 people I know of now 🙈 got a couple of XT5s since and love them 😊 not sure what to do with the lumix gear atm
I’m still holding on to my XH2S. I haven’t used a lumix camera since 2016 GH4. The gas is strong but I must resist.
Haha stay strong brother
Hi your are saying lumix AF is better than xh2s AF. I taught that it was the opposite. Is it a big difference in video mode? For talking head video will it matter? I love your channel by the way.
Talking head they should both be fine... The Xh2s has the speed and the high burst shooting, so in theory it can get more nailed shots but at a lower hit rate. I feel the S5ii can get the eyes more in focus when shooting portraits.. Sometimes the fuji gives a false positive. It would be on the nose, the face, the shirt, but never the iris. That's why I said the S5ii AF is a bit better.
@@Iamtongue thanks a lot. Do you feel the same apply for video AF?
@@MrAntpre I have both the XH2s and the S5IIX, in my opinion, the XH2s is good, but the S5IIX is better. @Iamtongue is dead on with his description, however, the S5II and X version are very solid AF performers for video.
I don't love you here (just kinding). I took month to decide between s5 ii 1nd fuji xh2s... I was going to go fuji... And then this video. I m looking for sooc video or photos so I guess fuji is still the best option.
Ya SooC jpg the Fuji is unmatched... the film simulations is just too good!
So... regards skin tones (just be honest pls). Fuji or Panasonic? Because from what I've seen so far, Panasonic skin tones are accurate, but boring - where Fujis are just.. yummy ;)
Ya i prefer Fuji, i've said this before.
This exposure issue. Is it in manual mode as well?
No more games Tongue! If you had to choose a system, what's it gonna be?! Lumix or Fuji?!
ohh fuji lmao... but fuji is trash with AF
@@Iamtongue in summer fuji will relaease a firmwareupdate wich contains touch lock on autofocus in video mode....
What lens was used for the wider shot at 2:14?
That would be the Panasonic 35mm f1.8
The closest thing to catch my eye apart from fufji, but no fuji film sims tho😅
What about the Nikon ZF
Now kit with 50 1.8 costs 1750 bucks ! Like my xs20 with 18-55 . Still love Fuji log Colors, but ibis is horrible compared with s5ii
That’s a steal! 😳
(7:14) I think Constant Preview is turned off as a default when you first get the S5ii or S5IIx(I have the S5iix), Turn Constant Preview on and the EVF shows you the true exposure your at.
Its not constant preview hes talking about. It boosts exposure when auto-focusing, regardless of constant preview setting. All lumix cameras have done this for years. It's a hold over from the contrast detect autofocus. The camera boosts the exposure to create more contrast so it can be more effective with the focus when half pressing the shutter, as the new phase detect is a hybrid that still uses the DFD system, my guess is they can't remove that function just yet.
@@jockslifeatliftvideoproduc8528 OK yeah the camera does do that huh. Guess Lumix doesn't wanna give up on their weak autofocus system completely🤦🏾♂️
@@lilrizq DFD is far from weak... Lumix designed a autofocus system that was remarkably quick and accurate for only being contrast and its algorithms so good that when they shifted to phase they shot straight up, leap frogging Fuji and Nikon to being close to the top with Canon and Sony. In some regards theyre better than Canon. Both Canon and Sony also use Hybrid Phase and contrast detect systems, Panasonic is not unique or short sighted, they're competing in the same way, theyre also new to the phase world, so there is going to be a few kinks to iron out.
I do feel that lumix has passed fuji in the AF deparment as well. Even with it's quirks...
I am looking at a Nikon Z8. Currently a XH2 user
Nikon z8 looks dope I want one
Great images. The price per performance ratio seems very high with this camera.
I agree!
I am now on a xt100 (loo but i like it still) now wanting to upgrade and i al really tornbetween the fujifilm xt5 (for alround use and semi proffesional) the xh2s and the panasonic lumixs5.
Focus would still be stills but would like to get into videography hence why i am thinking about the lumix.
Xt seems fun to use for professional and free time while the xh2s or lumix would feel more for just work i think.
Anyone with few insights ?
Exactly my sentiments. You would probably use the lumix less than you think. I choose my Fuji for almost everything
how’s the 1080p on the s5ii compared to something like the x-s20 or the x-h2s because sometimes i want to shoot in 1080p to shoot random moments of my friends while not using up too much space but i’ve heard that fuji’s 1080p (at least on the x-h2s idk about the x-s20) was a mess so i was just curious on how the s5ii does in comparison
Sorry I cannot say. I didn't test that one out since I shoot everything in 4k now a days.
i have both lol xh2 and s5ii... honestly i use the XH2 for photos and S5ii for video. Photo's wise i prefer the fuji for photos for the hq photos except at night lol lowlight i'd give it to S5ii.
S5ii low light performance is incredible!
Better low light performance is expected in full frame camera like Sii, which is an oft quoted advantage of FF when deciding to go FF or APS-C/M43.
should i upgrade from the xt3 for this? i do low light work allot
The S5ii is a killer in low light with it's dual native iso...
You could also consider a speedbooster. I've been shooting on Canon FD FF with my X-T3 on a Viltrox speedbooster. The added stop of light makes a huge difference.
@DesertCookie hi. Can you tell how does AF work with this lenses?
hi from Greece (Rodos Island) my friend.. thank u for your help... i want to buy my first fuji camera for weddings baptisms portraits and street .. most photography.. i am thinking about xt5 and 16-55 2.8 for first camera and lens.. what do you say? or everyone who wants to answer.. thank you very much.
that's a good combo
the battery life sucks? huh? i get 2 hours nearly at 6k opengate lol.
Fuji added some of these things in their new GFX camera… would be nice for them to give us some of them with the new newer cameras with a firmware since it’s the same processor and most of us are not in that market.
Ya i want that to trickle down to my XH2s...
@@Iamtongue same with my X-S20…. Sony can screw its customers because of their class leading Autofocus 😂
Man if I went FF I’d probably go Panny.
Nikon ZF(ujifilm) though...
Nice review....but...phantom luts for photo bro? Nah...at least you shot your pics in V-log...and believe me, you don´t want to 😅 They´re intended only for video bro. If you shoot photos in v-log you´re gonna have some issues, like you had. That´s the reason this camera can be setted differently by photos and videos, with independent color spaces and luts to apply.
Sure you can do that, but all I would just like to see what my photos look like with the luts for straight out of camera jpeg. This is something that I am use to with my Fujifilm and their film simulation.
Hey bro s5ii or xs20?
Depends on your budget.
I am an S5II CONVERTTTT goodbye Fuji and Sony 🥺
How dare you! 😂🫠