I use to have the Panasonic HC-VXF990 BUT I changed it for the Sony AX53 as it showed up my slight shaking when handheld. Looks like it does the same on your footage you shot too. its very slight movements but it def shows. The AX53 is a great camcorder. I also had the AX100 too but overall with the BOSS system I decided to keep the AX53.
I know this is an old video, but I still own the FZ2500. I bought it used about 2 years ago. I was really only experimenting and wound up keeping it. Amazing camera. I owned the g85 too but wound up selling it. I had too many cameras :) Sold off three in the past 6 months or so. Didn't sell it because it was bad, but only because I rely on my other ones more. It's so hard letting them go. Nice vid!
Hola, hoy en día ,la Panasonic tiene gran ventaja porque sus videos en 4k los presenta en formato MP4 que es el que se edita y utiliza hoy en día , y justo eso es la parte negativa de Sony, que da más importancia a sus formato pesado que solo de edita con computadoras potentes
Great video,i agree with you,they are all good ,even your old 1080p cam you film this on,i have the Panasonic HC-VXF990 and the Panasonic SD900 that is a lovely cam i still use today even though i have a new 4k
Just recently got the VXF990,great camcorder,nice and light and lovely pictures,yes,will slip in the pocket easily.Also have the SD900,another lovely camcorder,will be going to Scotland soon,hope to get some good video with the 990
I have had a 990 for ages and I then bought a AX53, I much prefer the 990 as it is fully controllable and the image is as good as any 4k camcorder for the same price. I will agree that the stabilization on the Sony is good but if I use the Panasonic with my 5 axis gimbal it is actually better (especially when walking). If I am just going for a walk and take a camera with me I always take the Panasonic (less gimbal) as it is smaller/lighter and will fit in my jacket pocket. The picture quality in 4k is the same in both IMHO but the autofocus is much quicker on the 990 and is a more user friendly camcorder than the Sony. I still have 3 of the older SD 900 camcorders that I still use in multi cam videos and although only HD they are still a brilliant camera that have full manual control, and are still gong strong after over 10 years of abuse filming groups and making adverts.
Thanks for this video, it was very useful. I am just considering buying one of this cameras, I am between micro 4/3, camcorder and a bridge camera with a mic input. And I was thinking about exactly the same cameras. Have you decided which one to keep? I would like to see this comparison with more footage and in 4K. Any chance for this? Cheers, Bart
Have the same decision, sort of; I have to decide which ONE of those cams to get. Love the FZ2000 [2500] but the newer Panasonic HC-WXF1 is pulling me to the dark side, i.e. camcorder.
Awesome video thank you but i can not make mind up? I need a video camera for my son at motocross, with a good reach, clear recording, good stabilization. I currently have a sony a6000 with 18 200mm lens and the videos are some time a little shaky which would you recommend?
Mike amca, have you ever thought to have a sailing boat in Turkey ? I have a plan to get one and cross the ocean and visit Turkey .. how is price in Turkey sailing boats , cheaper than a house ?
Hi Mick, what do you think please, which camera is the best for inside videos, for example in concert halls: LUMIX FZ 2000 Sony FDR AX 53 Sony FDR AX 100 Thank you in advance!
I manage to splash some water on my ax 53 and now i am looking if i can find another camera or buy the same. I have the sony rx 10 2, which is a great camera in 4k with the nd filter. the only problem is the stabilization, is so bad.
Is the autofocus better on the AX53 or the FZ2000? I wish to record my daughter doing rollerblading and jazz dancing and want the camera with the best ability to auto-track moving people, even if they are moving relatively quickly eg: running towards the camera...
Mick Scarsbrook Thanks! The FZ2000 looks like amazing value with 1" sensor, built-in ND filters, good zoom range and still photos! IDK about the sensor crop when recording 4K video though...
Mick Scarsbrook Yes, I'm very tempted to get the FX2000 but I consider myself to be more of an enthusiast than a 'prosumer'. At the same time though, I can imagine the AX53's lack of full manual control over shutter speed, aperture, etc. might be occasionally frustrating and I've heard that the fine control on the small zoom toggle isn't very good? Both the FX2000 and the AX53 are at the same identical price right now and the FX2000 seems to be the standout in terms of being the best bang for the buck. But I am primarily after a video camera that can do 90% of the focusing on auto as accurately as possible! My current camera is an aging Canon SX50 HS which still serves me well for photography, with the exception of occasional chromatic aberrations, but when filming in 1080p it loses focus on people a bit too often for my liking!
I just bought the Sony A53 4K UHD, latest version I guess. Earlier this week I was at Mudeford Quay, Hants when 2 swans flew across in front of me. My Sony A7 was next to my new camcorder on the passenger seat, I knew there is NO WAY I'd have caught he video with it so I used the AX53, starts up almost instantly and as I opened the screen and lifted it skywards I hit the record button and YESSSSS I got the shot/video. No contest!
İ also own the g80 and I’m really pleased with the video but for stills I still prefer a dslr. By the way might come across each other one day mick I’m in göcek
Top video ! Merci bien. All cams seems to be very well.
Thanks sir! Your video on these cameras and camcorders was very informative.
Very nice video and thanks for doing the example
That's a very useful review, thanks !
Very good review!
Thanks for sharing. BTW petrol stations are open 24/7 here in Malta, self service after 6 pm. Kudos for the great shots of our tiny island
Hi, Mick, thank you so much for the comparison. i wish to buy AX53 for my walking videos.
Great video. Thanks
I use to have the Panasonic HC-VXF990 BUT I changed it for the Sony AX53 as it showed up my slight shaking when handheld. Looks like it does the same on your footage you shot too. its very slight movements but it def shows. The AX53 is a great camcorder. I also had the AX100 too but overall with the BOSS system I decided to keep the AX53.
I know this is an old video, but I still own the FZ2500. I bought it used about 2 years ago. I was really only experimenting and wound up keeping it. Amazing camera. I owned the g85 too but wound up selling it. I had too many cameras :) Sold off three in the past 6 months or so. Didn't sell it because it was bad, but only because I rely on my other ones more. It's so hard letting them go. Nice vid!
thank you, very interesting and good video and reviews for the cameras.
I´ve the AX 53, the stabilizer is awnsome.
greets Uwe :-)
Hola, hoy en día ,la Panasonic tiene gran ventaja porque sus videos en 4k los presenta en formato MP4 que es el que se edita y utiliza hoy en día , y justo eso es la parte negativa de Sony, que da más importancia a sus formato pesado que solo de edita con computadoras potentes
Thx for this.
Great video,i agree with you,they are all good ,even your old 1080p cam you film this on,i have the Panasonic HC-VXF990 and the Panasonic SD900 that is a lovely cam i still use today even though i have a new 4k
Just recently got the VXF990,great camcorder,nice and light and lovely pictures,yes,will slip in the pocket easily.Also have the SD900,another lovely camcorder,will be going to Scotland soon,hope to get some good video with the 990
@@alanvanallen7762 great camera, hard to find one nowadays
I have had a 990 for ages and I then bought a AX53, I much prefer the 990 as it is fully controllable and the image is as good as any 4k camcorder for the same price. I will agree that the stabilization on the Sony is good but if I use the Panasonic with my 5 axis gimbal it is actually better (especially when walking). If I am just going for a walk and take a camera with me I always take the Panasonic (less gimbal) as it is smaller/lighter and will fit in my jacket pocket. The picture quality in 4k is the same in both IMHO but the autofocus is much quicker on the 990 and is a more user friendly camcorder than the Sony. I still have 3 of the older SD 900 camcorders that I still use in multi cam videos and although only HD they are still a brilliant camera that have full manual control, and are still gong strong after over 10 years of abuse filming groups and making adverts.
I own G-85 (Australian market) and Sony AX53 and they are both absolutely fantastic.
The GH5 is a big step up in Quality, and now the GH6 is out the Gh5 has become very cheap
@@mickandtrudie Yes, I am looking at these now. All reviews of GH6 are excellent
Thanks for this video, it was very useful. I am just considering buying one of this cameras, I am between micro 4/3, camcorder and a bridge camera with a mic input. And I was thinking about exactly the same cameras. Have you decided which one to keep?
I would like to see this comparison with more footage and in 4K. Any chance for this? Cheers, Bart
Thank you, it's very helpful. Are you planing to post some comparison video in 4K? Cheers
Sony😍😍
Have the same decision, sort of; I have to decide which ONE of those cams to get. Love the FZ2000 [2500] but the newer Panasonic HC-WXF1 is pulling me to the dark side, i.e. camcorder.
Awesome video thank you but i can not make mind up? I need a video camera for my son at motocross, with a good reach, clear recording, good stabilization. I currently have a sony a6000 with 18 200mm lens and the videos are some time a little shaky which would you recommend?
Mike amca, have you ever thought to have a sailing boat in Turkey ? I have a plan to get one and cross the ocean and visit Turkey .. how is price in Turkey sailing boats , cheaper than a house ?
No too much maintenance And I have no idea of the prices
Hi Mick,
what do you think please, which camera is the best for inside videos, for example in concert halls:
LUMIX FZ 2000
Sony FDR AX 53
Sony FDR AX 100
Thank you in advance!
I manage to splash some water on my ax 53 and now i am looking if i can find another camera or buy the same. I have the sony rx 10 2, which is a great camera in 4k with the nd filter. the only problem is the stabilization, is so bad.
@@mickandtrudie Maybe i will get this one, i splashed a little bit of water and it was gone.
I too use the AX53 and Lumix FZ2000 (Also have FZ1000) and very happy with all purchases. Can you recommend a drive for 422 shooting?
The Feyutech AK2000 is a great gimbal with both the Lumix cameras if want the higher quality with a steady shot! Reasonably priced too and reliable!
What are the price relativities?
Is the autofocus better on the AX53 or the FZ2000? I wish to record my daughter doing rollerblading and jazz dancing and want the camera with the best ability to auto-track moving people, even if they are moving relatively quickly eg: running towards the camera...
Mick Scarsbrook Thanks! The FZ2000 looks like amazing value with 1" sensor, built-in ND filters, good zoom range and still photos! IDK about the sensor crop when recording 4K video though...
Mick Scarsbrook Yes, I'm very tempted to get the FX2000 but I consider myself to be more of an enthusiast than a 'prosumer'. At the same time though, I can imagine the AX53's lack of full manual control over shutter speed, aperture, etc. might be occasionally frustrating and I've heard that the fine control on the small zoom toggle isn't very good? Both the FX2000 and the AX53 are at the same identical price right now and the FX2000 seems to be the standout in terms of being the best bang for the buck. But I am primarily after a video camera that can do 90% of the focusing on auto as accurately as possible! My current camera is an aging Canon SX50 HS which still serves me well for photography, with the exception of occasional chromatic aberrations, but when filming in 1080p it loses focus on people a bit too often for my liking!
I just bought the Sony A53 4K UHD, latest version I guess. Earlier this week I was at Mudeford Quay, Hants when 2 swans flew across in front of me. My Sony A7 was next to my new camcorder on the passenger seat, I knew there is NO WAY I'd have caught he video with it so I used the AX53, starts up almost instantly and as I opened the screen and lifted it skywards I hit the record button and YESSSSS I got the shot/video. No contest!
I now use the GH5 and S5 mostly but my Ax53 is always in my bag
@@mickandtrudie I'm old and shaky now
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From my point of view, the G80, along with a number of lenses, would give you more flexibility and higher image quality.
İ also own the g80 and I’m really pleased with the video but for stills I still prefer a dslr. By the way might come across each other one day mick I’m in göcek
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The only 2 video cameras there. The camcorders.