My hands-on review of the Panasonic Lumix GH6! Lumix GH6 at B&H: bhpho.to/3s6v6uc / WEX UK: tidd.ly/3BDEtEG Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Cameralabs merchandise: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Gordon’s retro gear channel: ruclips.net/user/dinobytes Lost photos? I recover mine with: www.dpbolvw.net/click-100568658-13808570?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stellarinfo.com%2Fphoto-recovery-software.php Equipment used for producing my videos Sony A6400: amzn.to/3hul53c Sony e 24mm f1.8: amzn.to/2TqWNzk Rode NT USB mic: amzn.to/3AdHcUp Rode Wireless Go II mic: amzn.to/3xkCvGo Rode Lavalier Go mic: amzn.to/3ygzzKY Godox UL150 light: amzn.to/2VpVbXE Godox QR-P70 softbox: amzn.to/3yQfGdF MacBook Pro 14in (16GB / 1TB): bhpho.to/3HiafJL 00:00 - intro 01:26 - design and controls 03:40 - ports, card slots and battery 05:50 - viewfinder and screen 07:10 - sensor 08:25 - GH6 photo quality 11:18 - GH6 high ISO noise 11:50 - GH6 video modes 15:47 - GH6 overheating tests 18:07 - GH6 video quality 21:40 - GH6 video autofocus 24:40 - GH6 vlog and IBIS tests 25:14 - GH6 rolling shutter 25:29 - GH6 high ISO video 25:59 - verdict Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
I think this camera is a landmark in finally letting amateur videographers have all the same tools as pro cinematographers. Imagine if it came with an anamorphic kit lens!
An X-T4 is $700 less than this, the 4K is sharper and also does 4K60. I don't know why the GH6 5.76K is so much softer than X-T4's 6K downsampled to 4K when the X-T4 is the one discarding information. Anyways, my point is not that this isn't a landmark in amateur photography because the X-T4 is cheaper, but because the GH6 is priced out of amateur range entirely. No amateur should spend $2500+ on a camera, they are better off learning the ropes on something like an X-S10. Also $2500 is a bullshit price for an m4/3 camera no matter the featureset. That's above the current top-end for APS-C. And the X-H2 is $2500 and will exceed the GH6 features adding 8K. Way too greedy especially since Panasonic has no market share.
@@Vinterloft It’s not $2500, It is $2199… If one were to order now that includes a 128GB CF Express card that is easily worth $199. So actually, the GH6 is $1999… Also don’t know how you can come to your conclusions for a camera no one actually owns as of yet… I will reserve my opinions about what it can do when I am able to handle one myself… Just because a camera can shoot 8K, doesn’t make it better, and Video feature-set does matter. That is why Sony Alpha cameras and Canon EOS are useless to me… Too each their own, as your mileage may vary… …
One of the advantages of the M43 system are the lower priced lenses. Most of the reviewers, if not all are using the more pricey Lecia M43 lenses. It would be interesting to see some more (autofocusing) tests with the GH6 paired with the old Vario lenses like the 12-60mm (f3.5-5.6), 45-150mm (f4-5.6), or even with classic 12-35mm f2.8.
thanks for answering a question no reviewer did on launch day...streaming capability. you say NO. uh oh. that is the gh5 II, and just plug and play on the web LIVE is great. shame on them, not putting that in the gh6. the AF? no one is praising it. even you are careful to nuance your comment. what a shame. In the launch event, right off the bat, the American Lumix rep said "it's contrast based AF, we may consider PDAF down the road, but not in this camera, take it or leave it....watch reviews and make a decision about AF". I'm paraphrasing but that's the essence. anyway thanks for the effort. We've all waited 5 years. what difference does 50 codecs make if the video is not reliable focused? It seems it's pretty much like the gh5, even some pulsing. I don't mind slow smooth focusing but the pulsing? meh. And the FAN MAKES NOISE. I think that may be picked up by some mics. Oh no !!!! thnx again. MARTY SENDER YOU TUBE
It looks like a great video camera. With the introduction of this new sensor, the big question I have is, will we get a stills centric camera; G9 II and, even more importantly, a GX10? I was hoping the 4K Photo mode would be enhanced, not dropped, but perhaps on a video camera like this GH6 it isn't needed. This GH6 doesn't compete at all with the OM-1. If Lumix don't make a range of new models below the GH6, then they are effectively giving m43 stills to OM. I hope that doesn't happen because the competition in the past has pushed both companies to give us some fine cameras.
Well..not everyone is interested in 50 fps with Af-c. I for one would buy the GH6 over the O-M1 (I think, thorough reviews are needed of course) because that Hires mode is really great for landscape photography and the O-M1 cannot deal with movement anywhere close to what Gh6 does. This is a very capable stills camera, but less so for actionshooting. Again: if that is not too important, the GH6 might be the better choice here too. Regardless: I would love to see a G9-II with the same sensor, much faster bursts and bigger buffer, lighter weight, smaller size, bigger EVF (like O-M1) and swivle.tilt screen we see in the Gh6. Also may be they get a brainwave and introduce OSPDAF to the G9markII since the artifacts it causes is probably less of an issue with stills (unsure though). That is: Panasonics beef with it. I have very very rarely heard users complain about the artifacts the OSPDAF causes in their vids or stills...
@Random Thought Sadly that is what I got too. If I am correct the rumour or statement by Panny was that for stills you can buy a FF and for video you can buy both. Which makes little sense. If a m43 sensor is good enough for video inspite of a chip 1/4 of the size of a FF, the same is true for stills. It is not like the IQ difference between the two is huge, at least not by my standards and I also shoot (or better: shot) D800E simulatenously with my Em1.2 till 2019 for instance. And the D800E is still very close to current topperforming FF sensors, at least according to DxO.
Thanks Gordon! Enjoyed as always. Frankly, this camera offers much more than I would need! Autofocus seems about on par with my G9 (at least at lower frame rates in video), so not really tempted, but for many pros who need perfection they will likely use manual focus anyway, so this camera will be wonderful. I’m more tempted by the OM1, but both are really too large for my needs (long hikes). Maybe the OM5 III?
As always, awesome video Gordon! My favorite channel to check out a new camera. For further testing, I'd be interested in the effectiveness of that dual native iso implementation for video!
Personally, I think RAW formats are the way forward for shooting video. Without them, it’s just another camera, regardless the other features. Picture preservation/flexibility and quality is everything - This is why companies like Blackmagic are ahead.
In My opinion ProRes is mostly more useful than raw at the moment. It's more compatible with editing software and it's still very gradable. A lot of big budget movies are still shot in ProRes.
I remember when the EM1 Mark III came out. I was thinking to myself. The things that it should have had for me to get one. And now the OM1 has those things.
Hey Gordon, I'm not here to ask questions, I just wanted to thank you for your incredibly indepth review! I can't imagine the research and scripting that went into this! It's a weird situation when I both dream of owning a medium format camera and a M43 GH6, but the GH6 is a videocentric power house for sure, well done Pany!
*It's so frustrating trying to get enough specific test footage to evaluate the GH6's 5.7K and 5.8K resolution image settings by searching up and watching various youtube reviews, such as yours. It seems everyone wants to show you how great a 4K camera this 6K capable shooter is ! Really ? I'm not interested in purchasing a higher resolution 6K capable camera, just so I can shoot in 4K all day long. I want a 6K or 8K resolution camera so I can shoot in 6K or 8K all day long and deliver in 4K ! I cansider 4K the new 1080p, and I treat it as a delivery resolution, but not as an image acquisition format. The image quality from the GH6's 5.7 and 5.8K 4:3 open gate sensor is awesome ! For a micro four thirds sensor, the resolution and clarity of the image at 6K looks really incredible !*
I really think you should have made a little more emphasis on the 100 megapixel handheld multi-shot with movement compensation. The GH6 really does an amazing job with this... shooting way above its weight, even when comparing to medium format cameras.
Tbh I don’t agree that autofocus is essential for your type of work, it’s just easier that’s all. Manual focus is really easy to set when filming yourself, all you do is sit where you are going to be and focus on your tripod then when manual focus is set put the camera on the tripod and that’s it job done, no pulsing no drama, just total control.
Thanks for this! I'd love to see more of the Anamorphic/Open Gate mode used to shoot 4x3 5.8k video during acquisition then cropped/reframed to a 16x9 4k project.
Thanks, and yes, great idea! I did film some anamorphic to check the frame, but with standard lenses, so not suitable for desqueezing. I'll try and get one in for the update.
I would prefer two V90 SD slots (into which I might insert V60 cards), when that is not fast enough, record to an SSD. I suffer from sticker shock every time I see the price of CFExpress cards.
Impressive camera, impressive review! As always packed with a wealth of excellent information! You're doing so many people a big pleasure with your work. Thanks! 👍
EXCELLENT review! I think you just sold me. Careful due diligence is key and given the price point and the impressive feature set which you presented nicely, I think this camera offers the proverbial "most bang for the buck" and I may pull the trigger and get one! Thanks again....
Hey Gordon! Just curious what your opinion was on the photo capabilities of the GH6 since the making of this video. Videos take a long time to make so I totally gotcha I’ve loved watching all of them and thank you for everything you’ve been doing!
Hello Gordon. Thank you for your work. Would you recommend the GH6 or EOS R3 for video work? 60-70% vlogging and 30-40% client work (video and a little bit photo). Especially in terms of video quality and stabilizer / ibis (vlogging...) Thank you for your help and feedback.
Hugely different cameras, the R3 is for pro sports first. If you don't need the best continuous AF, then GH6 a great choice with pro video tools, otherwise Sony A74 a great all rounder. Happy to discuss further with a coffee consultancy donation!
@@cameralabs Thank you Gordon. The R5 would be perfect, but overheating like our R6... The R3 seems to be "perfect", but coming with the heavy price tag and the weight. Maybe I can try them out soon. Thanks for your feedback + all your videos and work and enjoy the rest of the week
Hello Gordon, Just discovered your channel tonight. I've watched every video on GH6. Hour and hours worth. I thought and found yours the best and most helpful. I pre ordered mine on the 21st. Not 100 percent sure I'll keep it but almost sure I will. I'm a GH5 man for the last 3 years. You made so very excellent comparison points and they were helpful. Bravo. Looking forward to my GH6 videos. Thank you.
Thank you Gordon. It would be nice to see direct comparison of AF for GH 6 and OM-1. I am solo creator and good AF is for me essential. I am leaning towards OM-1 as with kit lens f2.8 gives me all I need for £2499.
I’m looking forward to your reviews with the production models. I’m also hopeful of this sensor being used in a G10 as I’m mainly a stills photographer.
This may be a better option for people who are doing more manual focusing too. I was really hoping for a significant change in ISO since I mostly do stills. It might be time to start considering the Panasonic S5, Canon R6 or even maybe a Fuji X-T4 for average image quality and overall budget. I currently own the Panasonic G9 and love everything about it except the low light ISO performance. I also love the Panasonic menu system. Great video and very detailed for just a preview. Thanks Gordon
Awesome review. Can you do a side-by-side review of the video quality between OM-1 and GH6 when you get the chance? I’m really impressed by what you showed here. Is it wrong to assume that there is *no way* the OM-1 can bring this level of quality, just like the GH5 was years ahead of competitors?
Hmm I think they killed MFT with this camera, the GH& is disapointing beyond hope....features yes, video quality and real world features, no. I'm a bite angry at Pana, so my comments may be a bit harsh (sold all my Pana gear.....)
:-( still no phase detection AF. Why Panasonic refuses to add the only feature they really should. Do they réalise how much market share they have already lost over this and how much they will continue to loose. Shame.
@@cameralabs Dont you think if they implement phase detect autofocus they would completely dominate mirrorless video? Giving them more market share, isnt it about the business and money for them? So why then are they slacking? BMPCC is dominating in the low end cinema cameras. Why? because they have all the features of a cinema camera. For Panasonic to dominate mirrorless video it needs to also have all the features of which autofocus is part but its lacking in that feature. Panasonic isn't a cinema camera and shouldn't be marketed as such since i doesn't have any internal raw codec.
@@DesmondRichter I've given up trying to understand the reasoning behind it. Either they think it's the best approach or they are somehow unable to implement it. I can't see the situation changing, so we have to accept the products as they stand. For some a non-issue, for others, a deal breaker. I think ultimately if a product doesn't do what you want it to, then it wasn't designed for you. Simple as that.
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Canon R5 and R6 are NOT viable options and should not be recommended by camera reviewers imo because they overheat and are therefore not fit for purpose.
Ultimately I want a Nikon Z8 but Im intrigued by the GH6 coupled with the 10-25 as it my exact fullfame focal range. Its very tempting to go for a setup that I don't need to change a lens with. So far the GH6 looks very tempting mainly because of the stabalisation and the ability to shoot open gate 4:3 with a 16:9 film marker as I now get asked to do a combination of vertical and horizontal video for social media.
Hi Gordon, thank you for your straight forward excellent review(s). I have an important question. As I am also a 'one man band' 95% of the time I use AF during my recordings. I now own the G80 and GH5 but am slightly disappointed about the AF capabilities. For example it is difficult to use AF in Vlog style interviewing my customers at an exhibition, something I do very often. I most cases the AF is not catching up well and when people are standing/walking behind me, I loose AF on me and the person to be interviewed. The challenge now is that I own some 6 Lumix Leica lenses and one 25mm 2.8 Olympus MF4/3 lens. Now it is time for me to buy a new camera and I feel, I have two options. I now would like to choose between the OM-1 and the GH6 taking in mind that I use a 8-18 mm lens for my interviews (No IS). Would it make sense to move to the OM-1 using Panasonic Leica lenses or stick with the Panasonic brand (GH6)?
Worth remembering that the GH5 uses a much much older focus firmware compared to the GH6. The GH6 is using a system based upon that of the S5 which improved AF performance by 5x for Animal tracking and 2x for face/eye tracking. With the faster sensor and processor, the performance on GH6 is even better than S5 and this is before any additional firmware improvements. The O-M1 is the same price for the body, but with a lower resolution sensor & lower spec video that the GH5 already beats from 5 years ago. I use the S5 to film weddings on AF-C 95% of the day and am very happy with the results.
@@cameralabs Yes, in your video it looks pretty OK. In other videos such as the review of Gerald Undone, Tony and Chelsea Northrup and DPPreview it doesn't look not at all. I don't , mind a little pulsing...
@@FuzeDzn Thank you for your reply! AF is for me the most important thing. I don't mind filming in only 4K. Don't need 5.7K at all. When recording a video like Gordon does in his reviews, I must be sure that I don't need to record the review all over again, just because the AF was loosing my face. This frustrates me the most with the GH5. So you think the GH6 is the way to go? I have invested so much money in all of my M4/3 lenses......
@@GertJanWolf if you want more confident AF in video and less pulsing, I'd say get the Olympus over the Lumix. You could always get the EM1 III instead.
Panasonic: yea… how we gonna make the new gh6, though ? RD: 🙁… uh…. How bout we mash the g9 with some nuances of the s series ? 🤷🏽♂️ Panasonic : 🤔… done ✔️🤝😅
I hate that this camera isn't 8k 30p big let down Specs I wanted 8k 30p 6k 60p 4k 120p FHD 480p HD 760p Dual card slots CF express Gyroscopic stabilization Focus breathing correction Internal BRAW Dual native ISO
I have already 25 reviews video about this LUMIX GH6 on You Tube. Watching this review for the second time I find your review one of the best balanced of all. You have checked the AF under different scenario and show that it can be useful for a You Tubing and vlogging. I have the feeling that most reviewers who use LUMIX GH line moved to full frame and are expecting AF suitable for run and gun video, You Tube style video and vlogging to be at the same level as more expensive camera. Good you put the emphasis on the price range of this camera comparing him with the same competitors in the same price range.
The focusing is an improvement, but not using phase detect still seems like managing to make a cake taste good using beetroots instead of just making life easier and using chocolate.
Don’t wanna be a hater, I actually was looking forward for this camera and didn’t jump ship on the full frame (from my Sony 6300 aps-c) yet… hoping for a very good “ONE MAN” camera from Panasonic. Well, that went south… or west or wherever. Panasonic still doesn’t give a blue, yellow or white rose for ONE MAN videographers, rather go by the same slogan “oooh, you don’t need auto-focus, you can do that manually”… 🤦🏻♂️. Only reason movie cameras have focus-pullers is to have control of their focus and because they don’t have auto-focus in the first place. Imagine filming a movie without too much action. Maybe just indoor scenes, people talking. Tell me that there is no place in reliable auto-focus, on a production set. And the more so when you’re filming a restaurant, event where people move all over the place. Yeah, I know, I’m a humble videomaker and don’t need your “manual focus” preaching. I actually had as a first camera the Canon T3i and did a lot of videos by manually focusing. But, one has to own a recent Sony camera to fully understand why I’m not going back to manually focusing (90% of the time). Anyways… And, although they made some effort to “revamp” their old and stale m4/3 line-up, they clearly don’t care that much bout their hardcore veterans either. I mean, after 5 years and 2 useless incremental “updates”: - no phase detection - bit improved image quality - no video limits - wow… - a fan. While its a dream to have all those bitrate and resolution options, very good and reliable auto-focus is deal-maker or -breaker, for me… Wish you all the best, Panasonic!
P.S. RAW image: I guess I’ll give the old Blackmagic a try, one day. Costs bout 700 Euros in Europe. Used. Gimbal: ✅ Screen: it’s ok how it is. Focus-puller: left hand ✅🙄 (one can always trust that) …lens: yeah, I’ll have to see bout that. And there is a “raw”, truly filmmaking little cam! All I need, now and MOST IMPORTANTLY of all, is good writing…
Mr Laing you are an Olympus fan boy... Please tone it down. I do like your reviews much better when you present the product solo. Shooting a GX8 with a G9 to be bought soon enough. Cheers!!
I always mention other products in a review, and when two M43 flagships are launched within a week of each other, it would be irresponsible not to. I'm a professional journalist, unbiased over a 30 year career and able to understand and present pros and cons of all systems. Yes, I own and enjoy some Olympus products, but also Panasonic, Sony, Canon, Fujifilm and Nikon, so no bias. I use them all.
Hey gordon. I would love to see quality Comparison between the gh6 to the xh2s or other new cameras of a talking head. For some reason the gh6 talking Heads videos I see on youtube, seems a bit soft! ..in compared to others new cameras. Thanks' you the best
Me personally. I've been holding off purchasing the gh5 ii for this camera. I'm exploring anamorphic and panasonic offers the best option " in my opinion " a " prosumer " can buy at a consumer price. This camera has over exceeded my needs and allows me growing room. With the upcoming updates to this model. I'm excited and can't wait to take this with me through all of my travels. ( auto focus is not an issue for what I do. I shoot manual )
It's too bad for both your channel and Nikon that there has been this split in terms of their product samples. The Z9's 8k and frame rate options and picture quality and autofocus being such that they are_ but your not including them because of course you've not had the camera for testing to be able to compare it _ seems particularly odd for a reviewer of your position and them as a manufacturer. I would like to see an amicable return of the two parties, but understand the logistics and difficulties behind the scenes are not something the public ought necessarily be privy to. In either case this was a nice thorough review as usual.
I don't see how you can say the video is marvelous when it still has the focus wobble that has affected all panasonic cameras. This alone makes video unuseable.
No it doesn't. Not everyone needs AF all the time. In fact virtually all pro shoots, like TV, cinema, commercial, mostly use manual focus. If you need the best video AF though, go for Canon or Sony.
Excellent video, Gordon. Thanks for producing such valuable camera reviews for so long! I hope Panasonic eventually delivers competitive CAF on their Lumix lineup, to boost their value proposition and sales.
Great review as always. I really rely on your comprehensive reviews. I hope you can compare the OM-1vs GH6 low light in photography using high iso. Thank you..
2:50 the reason why the 6K photo mode is gone because it is replaced by the 5.8K open gate mode. Basically "6K photo mode" used HEVC and was fixed at 30FPS. I guess the only thing missing is a frame browsing utility for extracting still frame JPGs. It's redundant.
You're right, the anamorphic 5.8k mode does capture video using the full 4:3 shape of the sensor and I made a few recordings of it too. But you're also right that the really important part was the frame navigation, and in the case of post focus mode, the auto focus racking and frame tagging for different distances.
Hi Gordon 😊 Great review! 👍 Question. Do you remember which lens / lenses you used for the stabilization, autofocus and vlog test samples? I saw a 10-25 that I don’t think has optical stabilization if I remember correctly. Was that the lens used for the vlogging test? Were any OIS lenses used for stabilization and autofocus tests or are we looking at ibis only? Thank you sir. 😊 All the best! 👍
@@cameralabs Thank you sir. 😊 It seems that different lenses do better or worse with autofocus on the GH6 and it’s also helpful to know if we’re looking at ibis only or dual OIS when we’re looking at building a combination to suit our application. Thank you for your excellent videos. They are highly valuable to me as a filmmaker. My best wishes to you sir. 👍😊
I wish they added some of the higher ISOs of the GH5s so I could film in lower light. That’s the main thing keeping me from replacing the S5 with this, so I’m choosing to keep that. Wonderful review!
It looks like the performance is quite good at 12,800 ISO, I've seen some side by side tests with the GH6 and the GH5 and there is no comparison between the two. I own the GH5s and it seems the GH6 is almost on par in lowlight ability.
@@Alexrocks1253 I think it does go higher, to 25,800, the GH5 only goes to 12,800. I would rank the camers like this. The GH5s .7 to 1 stop over the GH6. and the GH6 1 to 1.5 stops over the GH5 in light gathering ability.
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I think this camera is a landmark in finally letting amateur videographers have all the same tools as pro cinematographers. Imagine if it came with an anamorphic kit lens!
That would be cool! Hopefully more people will explore anamorphic with this camera...
GH5/S/II + XLR1 + NinjaV, is basically the same thing…
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@@superzero4250 gh5 ii has low dynamic range and no RAW
An X-T4 is $700 less than this, the 4K is sharper and also does 4K60. I don't know why the GH6 5.76K is so much softer than X-T4's 6K downsampled to 4K when the X-T4 is the one discarding information. Anyways, my point is not that this isn't a landmark in amateur photography because the X-T4 is cheaper, but because the GH6 is priced out of amateur range entirely. No amateur should spend $2500+ on a camera, they are better off learning the ropes on something like an X-S10. Also $2500 is a bullshit price for an m4/3 camera no matter the featureset. That's above the current top-end for APS-C. And the X-H2 is $2500 and will exceed the GH6 features adding 8K. Way too greedy especially since Panasonic has no market share.
@@Vinterloft It’s not $2500, It is $2199… If one were to order now that includes a 128GB CF Express card that is easily worth $199. So actually, the GH6 is $1999… Also don’t know how you can come to your conclusions for a camera no one actually owns as of yet…
I will reserve my opinions about what it can do when I am able to handle one myself… Just because a camera can shoot 8K, doesn’t make it better, and Video feature-set does matter. That is why Sony Alpha cameras and Canon EOS are useless to me…
Too each their own, as your mileage may vary…
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One of the advantages of the M43 system are the lower priced lenses. Most of the reviewers, if not all are using the more pricey Lecia M43 lenses. It would be interesting to see some more (autofocusing) tests with the GH6 paired with the old Vario lenses like the 12-60mm (f3.5-5.6), 45-150mm (f4-5.6), or even with classic 12-35mm f2.8.
Fast lenses are much cheaper on FF.
@@DeepteshLovesTECH how do you recon that?
thanks for answering a question no reviewer did on launch day...streaming capability. you say NO. uh oh. that is the gh5 II, and just plug and play on the web LIVE is great. shame on them, not putting that in the gh6. the AF? no one is praising it. even you are careful to nuance your comment. what a shame. In the launch event, right off the bat, the American Lumix rep said "it's contrast based AF, we may consider PDAF down the road, but not in this camera, take it or leave it....watch reviews and make a decision about AF". I'm paraphrasing but that's the essence. anyway thanks for the effort. We've all waited 5 years. what difference does 50 codecs make if the video is not reliable focused? It seems it's pretty much like the gh5, even some pulsing. I don't mind slow smooth focusing but the pulsing? meh. And the FAN MAKES NOISE. I think that may be picked up by some mics. Oh no !!!! thnx again. MARTY SENDER YOU TUBE
Great review--question, if you set the temp to high, can you record 5.7K with the fan on low or are you stuck with the middle speed, tx.
Good question,! I just checked for you and the fan stays at normal speed for 5.7k even with thermal management set to high.
@@cameralabs Thanks so much, love your channel.
It looks like a great video camera. With the introduction of this new sensor, the big question I have is, will we get a stills centric camera; G9 II and, even more importantly, a GX10? I was hoping the 4K Photo mode would be enhanced, not dropped, but perhaps on a video camera like this GH6 it isn't needed. This GH6 doesn't compete at all with the OM-1. If Lumix don't make a range of new models below the GH6, then they are effectively giving m43 stills to OM. I hope that doesn't happen because the competition in the past has pushed both companies to give us some fine cameras.
Good question and the fact is we don't know yet. It's amazing how strong the G9 still feels today though...
Well..not everyone is interested in 50 fps with Af-c. I for one would buy the GH6 over the O-M1 (I think, thorough reviews are needed of course) because that Hires mode is really great for landscape photography and the O-M1 cannot deal with movement anywhere close to what Gh6 does. This is a very capable stills camera, but less so for actionshooting. Again: if that is not too important, the GH6 might be the better choice here too. Regardless: I would love to see a G9-II with the same sensor, much faster bursts and bigger buffer, lighter weight, smaller size, bigger EVF (like O-M1) and swivle.tilt screen we see in the Gh6. Also may be they get a brainwave and introduce OSPDAF to the G9markII since the artifacts it causes is probably less of an issue with stills (unsure though). That is: Panasonics beef with it. I have very very rarely heard users complain about the artifacts the OSPDAF causes in their vids or stills...
@Random Thought Sadly that is what I got too. If I am correct the rumour or statement by Panny was that for stills you can buy a FF and for video you can buy both. Which makes little sense. If a m43 sensor is good enough for video inspite of a chip 1/4 of the size of a FF, the same is true for stills. It is not like the IQ difference between the two is huge, at least not by my standards and I also shoot (or better: shot) D800E simulatenously with my Em1.2 till 2019 for instance. And the D800E is still very close to current topperforming FF sensors, at least according to DxO.
Thanks Gordon! Enjoyed as always. Frankly, this camera offers much more than I would need! Autofocus seems about on par with my G9 (at least at lower frame rates in video), so not really tempted, but for many pros who need perfection they will likely use manual focus anyway, so this camera will be wonderful. I’m more tempted by the OM1, but both are really too large for my needs (long hikes). Maybe the OM5 III?
As always, awesome video Gordon! My favorite channel to check out a new camera.
For further testing, I'd be interested in the effectiveness of that dual native iso implementation for video!
Thanks, and yes, I'd like to investigate that further too and do more of a deep dive into the DR boost too.
"Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back IN!"
Personally, I think RAW formats are the way forward for shooting video. Without them, it’s just another camera, regardless the other features. Picture preservation/flexibility and quality is everything - This is why companies like Blackmagic are ahead.
I agree,I think cannon r5 and nikon z9 are the only internal RAW capable hybrid cameras at the moment right?
In My opinion ProRes is mostly more useful than raw at the moment. It's more compatible with editing software and it's still very gradable. A lot of big budget movies are still shot in ProRes.
Not necessarily. I see a lot of people shooting in RAW just bc they can but don't have a full understanding to why and when you should shoot in RAW.
Who says BM is ahead? have u ever edited Canon-Raw? Just a mess. Prores is the modern way to go. Editing is smoothly as butter
I prefer the OM-1 for the autofocus and it's lighter in weight.
I think I'm landing in the same place. This is just too video specific for me.
+1
I remember when the EM1 Mark III came out. I was thinking to myself. The things that it should have had for me to get one. And now the OM1 has those things.
I have to come to Gordon’s review first!!… Interesting camera. Rooting for Panasonic
Cheers Matt, glad you found it useful!
Hey Gordon, I'm not here to ask questions, I just wanted to thank you for your incredibly indepth review! I can't imagine the research and scripting that went into this! It's a weird situation when I both dream of owning a medium format camera and a M43 GH6, but the GH6 is a videocentric power house for sure, well done Pany!
Thanks, and you're very welcome! Yes, they do involve a LOT of work!
*It's so frustrating trying to get enough specific test footage to evaluate the GH6's 5.7K and 5.8K resolution image settings by searching up and watching various youtube reviews, such as yours. It seems everyone wants to show you how great a 4K camera this 6K capable shooter is ! Really ? I'm not interested in purchasing a higher resolution 6K capable camera, just so I can shoot in 4K all day long. I want a 6K or 8K resolution camera so I can shoot in 6K or 8K all day long and deliver in 4K ! I cansider 4K the new 1080p, and I treat it as a delivery resolution, but not as an image acquisition format. The image quality from the GH6's 5.7 and 5.8K 4:3 open gate sensor is awesome ! For a micro four thirds sensor, the resolution and clarity of the image at 6K looks really incredible !*
I really think you should have made a little more emphasis on the 100 megapixel handheld multi-shot with movement compensation. The GH6 really does an amazing job with this... shooting way above its weight, even when comparing to medium format cameras.
Tbh I don’t agree that autofocus is essential for your type of work, it’s just easier that’s all. Manual focus is really easy to set when filming yourself, all you do is sit where you are going to be and focus on your tripod then when manual focus is set put the camera on the tripod and that’s it job done, no pulsing no drama, just total control.
Absolutely no interest in this camera but just watching because Gordon is the best ☺️
Is it rude to ask you which one wowed you the most… GH6 or OM1? I’m personally favouring the OM1 at this stage
Thanks for this! I'd love to see more of the Anamorphic/Open Gate mode used to shoot 4x3 5.8k video during acquisition then cropped/reframed to a 16x9 4k project.
Thanks, and yes, great idea! I did film some anamorphic to check the frame, but with standard lenses, so not suitable for desqueezing. I'll try and get one in for the update.
I would prefer two V90 SD slots (into which I might insert V60 cards), when that is not fast enough, record to an SSD. I suffer from sticker shock every time I see the price of CFExpress cards.
Impressive camera, impressive review! As always packed with a wealth of excellent information! You're doing so many people a big pleasure with your work. Thanks! 👍
A very interesting Camera for video. But to big and less hybrid, compared with the OM1. Great review Gordon!
Thanks!
EXCELLENT review! I think you just sold me. Careful due diligence is key and given the price point and the impressive feature set which you presented nicely, I think this camera offers the proverbial "most bang for the buck" and I may pull the trigger and get one! Thanks again....
Thanks, I hope I presented all the pros and cons clearly without hype.
Awesome camera, actually it gives more than I expected (except in screen and viewfinder department)! Thanks Gordon!
You're welcome! At least that screen mechanism is cool...
Very informative review! How would you compare the high iso photo/video performance of the GH6 to that of the OM-1? What’s your initial impressions?
Can't say yet as I haven't tested the OM1 yet. Hopefully soon.
Not bad for a system some say is dead for a very long time. Strong way to make those people look like fools.
Hey Gordon! Just curious what your opinion was on the photo capabilities of the GH6 since the making of this video. Videos take a long time to make so I totally gotcha
I’ve loved watching all of them and thank you for everything you’ve been doing!
Thanks! I haven't used the Gh6 since making this review, so everything I know is already in there!
Hello Gordon. Thank you for your work. Would you recommend the GH6 or EOS R3 for video work? 60-70% vlogging and 30-40% client work (video and a little bit photo). Especially in terms of video quality and stabilizer / ibis (vlogging...)
Thank you for your help and feedback.
Hugely different cameras, the R3 is for pro sports first. If you don't need the best continuous AF, then GH6 a great choice with pro video tools, otherwise Sony A74 a great all rounder. Happy to discuss further with a coffee consultancy donation!
@@cameralabs Thank you Gordon. The R5 would be perfect, but overheating like our R6... The R3 seems to be "perfect", but coming with the heavy price tag and the weight. Maybe I can try them out soon. Thanks for your feedback + all your videos and work and enjoy the rest of the week
Excellent review Gordon. The stabilisation on micro 4/3 is so good!
Thanks Ben, yes, everyone complains about the small sensor in M43, but that's what allows their IBIS to be so effective.
Hello Gordon, Just discovered your channel tonight. I've watched every video on GH6. Hour and hours worth. I thought and found yours the best and most helpful. I pre ordered mine on the 21st. Not 100 percent sure I'll keep it but almost sure I will. I'm a GH5 man for the last 3 years. You made so very excellent comparison points and they were helpful. Bravo. Looking forward to my GH6 videos. Thank you.
Thankyou and glad you found my channel! If you've not already seen it, I thought Potato Jet's GH6 review was excellent.
@@cameralabs I surely did watch Potatoes... I was great but I really liked the way you laid yours out. Thanks
@@newyorkcitycomics6702 thanks!
Thank you Gordon. It would be nice to see direct comparison of AF for GH 6 and OM-1. I am solo creator and good AF is for me essential. I am leaning towards OM-1 as with kit lens f2.8 gives me all I need for £2499.
I’m looking forward to your reviews with the production models. I’m also hopeful of this sensor being used in a G10 as I’m mainly a stills photographer.
Is there any news on the G10 or G9ii?
Good review, for the price the camera is not bad for the features and future updates.
Your channel offers the most compreensive reviews as always. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
That cybershot F717 ….. that’s my first camera
Hah! Nice spot! I review these old cameras on my retro channel, Dino Bytes - have you seen it?
This may be a better option for people who are doing more manual focusing too. I was really hoping for a significant change in ISO since I mostly do stills. It might be time to start considering the Panasonic S5, Canon R6 or even maybe a Fuji X-T4 for average image quality and overall budget. I currently own the Panasonic G9 and love everything about it except the low light ISO performance. I also love the Panasonic menu system. Great video and very detailed for just a preview. Thanks Gordon
Thanks, yeah, it turned into more of a review than a preview as I put it together!
I ordered the GH6! I’m very excited.
I got so many notifications at 8PM EST. Yours is the one I went to first, Gordon. Thanks for your amazing work!
Why thankyou!
Brilliant job G-man, covered all the important things and gave people some great context to understand this camera within.
Thanks Jon, very kind!
Awesome review. Can you do a side-by-side review of the video quality between OM-1 and GH6 when you get the chance? I’m really impressed by what you showed here. Is it wrong to assume that there is *no way* the OM-1 can bring this level of quality, just like the GH5 was years ahead of competitors?
I'm looking forward to making the comparison
Excellent review! Happy to see these M4/3 cameras back again and adding so many features!
You're very welcome!
Hmm I think they killed MFT with this camera, the GH& is disapointing beyond hope....features yes, video quality and real world features, no. I'm a bite angry at Pana, so my comments may be a bit harsh (sold all my Pana gear.....)
NOT matching card slots….DISLIKE!!!!
:-( still no phase detection AF. Why Panasonic refuses to add the only feature they really should. Do they réalise how much market share they have already lost over this and how much they will continue to loose. Shame.
Japanese cartels cripple hammer.
To be fair, it only really affects one-man RUclipsrs. It's much less of an issue for others.
@@cameralabs Dont you think if they implement phase detect autofocus they would completely dominate mirrorless video? Giving them more market share, isnt it about the business and money for them? So why then are they slacking? BMPCC is dominating in the low end cinema cameras. Why? because they have all the features of a cinema camera. For Panasonic to dominate mirrorless video it needs to also have all the features of which autofocus is part but its lacking in that feature. Panasonic isn't a cinema camera and shouldn't be marketed as such since i doesn't have any internal raw codec.
@@DesmondRichter I've given up trying to understand the reasoning behind it. Either they think it's the best approach or they are somehow unable to implement it. I can't see the situation changing, so we have to accept the products as they stand. For some a non-issue, for others, a deal breaker. I think ultimately if a product doesn't do what you want it to, then it wasn't designed for you. Simple as that.
Damn, no PDAF. Where can I get one? :D Awesome reviewer, awesome camera at an awesome price !
Cheers!
I see everyone just released thier G6 video. Like usual, I watch Gordon First!
Correct answer!
Camera whisp... Camera whisper....maybe it's just me, but I am having trouble reading the fine print on the two books in the background. Maybe it's the HD RUclips compression? Oh.... Oh, I see it's because it's hyphenated and says camera-whisperer! Ah riddle solved, now I can watch the video! ;)
Best wishes!
Which lens do you recommend for the GH6 as a good overall lens? Thank you.
good video ! thanks, it helps. Do you remember the level of hight ISOs used in your couple of nights clips ?
Canon R5 and R6 are NOT viable options and should not be recommended by camera reviewers imo because they overheat and are therefore not fit for purpose.
Who cares really when their Auto Focus still sucks? These idiots that run Panasonic just don't get it. Canon and Sony AF rules.
I feel its overpriced back to gh5
It's not overpriced for 4k 120, internal pro-res, no overheating etc
Thanks Gordon
You're welcome!
What's the highest possible resolution you can take a picture with?
8 fps wtf is that 😂
I get its aimed at video
But fuckinell 8 fps
Ultimately I want a Nikon Z8 but Im intrigued by the GH6 coupled with the 10-25 as it my exact fullfame focal range. Its very tempting to go for a setup that I don't need to change a lens with. So far the GH6 looks very tempting mainly because of the stabalisation and the ability to shoot open gate 4:3 with a 16:9 film marker as I now get asked to do a combination of vertical and horizontal video for social media.
Brilliant test as always! Thanks! Very helpful!
You're very welcome!
SMH
Is there AF in the 240fps or 300fps mode?
Hi Gordon, thank you for your straight forward excellent review(s). I have an important question. As I am also a 'one man band' 95% of the time I use AF during my recordings. I now own the G80 and GH5 but am slightly disappointed about the AF capabilities. For example it is difficult to use AF in Vlog style interviewing my customers at an exhibition, something I do very often. I most cases the AF is not catching up well and when people are standing/walking behind me, I loose AF on me and the person to be interviewed. The challenge now is that I own some 6 Lumix Leica lenses and one 25mm 2.8 Olympus MF4/3 lens. Now it is time for me to buy a new camera and I feel, I have two options. I now would like to choose between the OM-1 and the GH6 taking in mind that I use a 8-18 mm lens for my interviews (No IS). Would it make sense to move to the OM-1 using Panasonic Leica lenses or stick with the Panasonic brand (GH6)?
Worth remembering that the GH5 uses a much much older focus firmware compared to the GH6. The GH6 is using a system based upon that of the S5 which improved AF performance by 5x for Animal tracking and 2x for face/eye tracking.
With the faster sensor and processor, the performance on GH6 is even better than S5 and this is before any additional firmware improvements. The O-M1 is the same price for the body, but with a lower resolution sensor & lower spec video that the GH5 already beats from 5 years ago. I use the S5 to film weddings on AF-C 95% of the day and am very happy with the results.
Does the AF performance I show in the video look good enough for what you want?
@@cameralabs Yes, in your video it looks pretty OK. In other videos such as the review of Gerald Undone, Tony and Chelsea Northrup and DPPreview it doesn't look not at all. I don't , mind a little pulsing...
@@FuzeDzn Thank you for your reply! AF is for me the most important thing. I don't mind filming in only 4K. Don't need 5.7K at all. When recording a video like Gordon does in his reviews, I must be sure that I don't need to record the review all over again, just because the AF was loosing my face. This frustrates me the most with the GH5. So you think the GH6 is the way to go? I have invested so much money in all of my M4/3 lenses......
@@GertJanWolf if you want more confident AF in video and less pulsing, I'd say get the Olympus over the Lumix. You could always get the EM1 III instead.
Hi please can you make a ZCam e2 M4 v GH6 ?
Nice, Gordon. Thanks.
I should have watched this review first. Top job - thank you! :)
the only thing it is missing is internal ND
Panasonic: yea… how we gonna make the new gh6, though ?
RD: 🙁… uh…. How bout we mash the g9 with some nuances of the s series ? 🤷🏽♂️
Panasonic : 🤔… done ✔️🤝😅
Hand pulled noodles, oh my.
I hate that this camera isn't 8k 30p big let down
Specs I wanted
8k 30p
6k 60p
4k 120p
FHD 480p
HD 760p
Dual card slots CF express
Gyroscopic stabilization
Focus breathing correction
Internal BRAW
Dual native ISO
for $2200? Good luck with that.
This is a video camera and a bulky one. I'm getting the OM1 but I wish they would pare down video and lower the price.
I have already 25 reviews video about this LUMIX GH6 on You Tube. Watching this review for the second time I find your review one of the best balanced of all. You have checked the AF under different scenario and show that it can be useful for a You Tubing and vlogging. I have the feeling that most reviewers who use LUMIX GH line moved to full frame and are expecting AF suitable for run and gun video, You Tube style video and vlogging to be at the same level as more expensive camera. Good you put the emphasis on the price range of this camera comparing him with the same competitors in the same price range.
Nothing to do. There is only one Gordon Laing around. Thank you for yet another extraordinary review mate. Bless from Italy. 👏🏻
Is the fan problematic with sound recording in video?
You might barely hear it in v quiet locations using internal mics, but for most situations or external mics you wont
interesting, the Body looks like the OM new flagship.
The focusing is an improvement, but not using phase detect still seems like managing to make a cake taste good using beetroots instead of just making life easier and using chocolate.
Don’t wanna be a hater, I actually was looking forward for this camera and didn’t jump ship on the full frame (from my Sony 6300 aps-c) yet… hoping for a very good “ONE MAN” camera from Panasonic.
Well, that went south… or west or wherever.
Panasonic still doesn’t give a blue, yellow or white rose for ONE MAN videographers, rather go by the same slogan “oooh, you don’t need auto-focus, you can do that manually”… 🤦🏻♂️.
Only reason movie cameras have focus-pullers is to have control of their focus and because they don’t have auto-focus in the first place. Imagine filming a movie without too much action. Maybe just indoor scenes, people talking. Tell me that there is no place in reliable auto-focus, on a production set.
And the more so when you’re filming a restaurant, event where people move all over the place.
Yeah, I know, I’m a humble videomaker and don’t need your “manual focus” preaching.
I actually had as a first camera the Canon T3i and did a lot of videos by manually focusing.
But, one has to own a recent Sony camera to fully understand why I’m not going back to manually focusing (90% of the time).
Anyways…
And, although they made some effort to “revamp” their old and stale m4/3 line-up, they clearly don’t care that much bout their hardcore veterans either.
I mean, after 5 years and 2 useless incremental “updates”:
- no phase detection
- bit improved image quality
- no video limits - wow…
- a fan.
While its a dream to have all those bitrate and resolution options, very good and reliable auto-focus is deal-maker or -breaker, for me…
Wish you all the best, Panasonic!
P.S. RAW image: I guess I’ll give the old Blackmagic a try, one day.
Costs bout 700 Euros in Europe. Used.
Gimbal: ✅
Screen: it’s ok how it is.
Focus-puller: left hand ✅🙄
(one can always trust that)
…lens: yeah, I’ll have to see bout that.
And there is a “raw”, truly filmmaking little cam!
All I need, now and MOST IMPORTANTLY of all, is good writing…
Mr Laing you are an Olympus fan boy... Please tone it down. I do like your reviews much better when you present the product solo.
Shooting a GX8 with a G9 to be bought soon enough.
Cheers!!
I always mention other products in a review, and when two M43 flagships are launched within a week of each other, it would be irresponsible not to. I'm a professional journalist, unbiased over a 30 year career and able to understand and present pros and cons of all systems. Yes, I own and enjoy some Olympus products, but also Panasonic, Sony, Canon, Fujifilm and Nikon, so no bias. I use them all.
whats your ambient temperature of your room?
No idea, I live in the UK, so no AC and no heating, just what we'd call room temp.
Hey gordon. I would love to see quality Comparison between the gh6 to the xh2s or other new cameras of a talking head. For some reason the gh6 talking Heads videos I see on youtube, seems a bit soft! ..in compared to others new cameras. Thanks' you the best
ruclips.net/video/aG3jwVcKTWE/видео.html. ruclips.net/video/c0dQ3j-_kb8/видео.html
Which camera has the best rolling shutter ?
Please test the 3d noise reduction and dgo Dr for video and report.... those are compelling enough for me to buy
If only the image quality was decent and AF was actually useful.
Oh well.
How is the image quality not decent, when I actually showed it out-resolving models like the EOS R5? Oh well.
Hi Gordon, fantastic review! Thanks for that! Do you happen to know if you can use flash with the High Res mode? Thanks a lot of n advance!
Good question, but sorry I don't know. I would guess not, but you'd have to check with Panasonic’s specs
@@cameralabs Thanks Gordon! Will check!
Why all the secretes about the manufacture of both sensor from OM and Panasonic.
They never say, no one does.
Me personally. I've been holding off purchasing the gh5 ii for this camera. I'm exploring anamorphic and panasonic offers the best option " in my opinion " a " prosumer " can buy at a consumer price. This camera has over exceeded my needs and allows me growing room. With the upcoming updates to this model. I'm excited and can't wait to take this with me through all of my travels. ( auto focus is not an issue for what I do. I shoot manual )
Amazing in-depth review. Great work.
Thanks for this excellent review and detailed samples!
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for the honest, unbiased and well researched review. New, excited sub here.
I want one
Super price super camera would be tough for me to go to any other system with that feature set and price for video..
It's too bad for both your channel and Nikon that there has been this split in terms of their product samples. The Z9's 8k and frame rate options and picture quality and autofocus being such that they are_ but your not including them because of course you've not had the camera for testing to be able to compare it _ seems particularly odd for a reviewer of your position and them as a manufacturer. I would like to see an amicable return of the two parties, but understand the logistics and difficulties behind the scenes are not something the public ought necessarily be privy to. In either case this was a nice thorough review as usual.
Thanks! Yes, it's frustrating for me too, but I am attending a Z9 event in a week to try it out for some sports, so it'll be an interesting day.
I don't see how you can say the video is marvelous when it still has the focus wobble that has affected all panasonic cameras. This alone makes video unuseable.
No it doesn't. Not everyone needs AF all the time. In fact virtually all pro shoots, like TV, cinema, commercial, mostly use manual focus. If you need the best video AF though, go for Canon or Sony.
Excellent video, Gordon. Thanks for producing such valuable camera reviews for so long! I hope Panasonic eventually delivers competitive CAF on their Lumix lineup, to boost their value proposition and sales.
Oooooooh, time for a GX80 successor with this sensor!!
Can the built in animation mode create prores files in camera?
Not in prores, no I don't think so
Great review as always. I really rely on your comprehensive reviews. I hope you can compare the OM-1vs GH6 low light in photography using high iso. Thank you..
Great and thorough review as usual Gordon! Thanks. Looking forward to your follow ups!
Thanks for a great, detailed review making tough decisions a bit easier!
By the way is it the width of lens seems too wide to a m4/3 Rd senor ratio isn't
No it's fine
2:50 the reason why the 6K photo mode is gone because it is replaced by the 5.8K open gate mode.
Basically "6K photo mode" used HEVC and was fixed at 30FPS. I guess the only thing missing is a frame browsing utility for extracting still frame JPGs. It's redundant.
You're right, the anamorphic 5.8k mode does capture video using the full 4:3 shape of the sensor and I made a few recordings of it too. But you're also right that the really important part was the frame navigation, and in the case of post focus mode, the auto focus racking and frame tagging for different distances.
Hi Gordon 😊 Great review! 👍 Question. Do you remember which lens / lenses you used for the stabilization, autofocus and vlog test samples? I saw a 10-25 that I don’t think has optical stabilization if I remember correctly. Was that the lens used for the vlogging test? Were any OIS lenses used for stabilization and autofocus tests or are we looking at ibis only? Thank you sir. 😊 All the best! 👍
I remember having the 10-25 and 25-50 1.7 lenses, but I would normally say in the video
@@cameralabs Thank you sir. 😊 It seems that different lenses do better or worse with autofocus on the GH6 and it’s also helpful to know if we’re looking at ibis only or dual OIS when we’re looking at building a combination to suit our application. Thank you for your excellent videos. They are highly valuable to me as a filmmaker. My best wishes to you sir. 👍😊
I wish they added some of the higher ISOs of the GH5s so I could film in lower light. That’s the main thing keeping me from replacing the S5 with this, so I’m choosing to keep that.
Wonderful review!
Thanks!
It looks like the performance is quite good at 12,800 ISO, I've seen some side by side tests with the GH6 and the GH5 and there is no comparison between the two. I own the GH5s and it seems the GH6 is almost on par in lowlight ability.
@@CheapCharlieChronicles it begs the question then why they didn’t let the iso in video go higher like on the S series cameras and GH5s
@@Alexrocks1253 I think it does go higher, to 25,800, the GH5 only goes to 12,800. I would rank the camers like this. The GH5s .7 to 1 stop over the GH6. and the GH6 1 to 1.5 stops over the GH5 in light gathering ability.
@@CheapCharlieChronicles I regularly shoot at 51200 on my S5 and sometimes even higher. Based on every review the max iso has been 12800.
As always on of the best reveiwer on Internet has a review of this camera.