Of course lumix S5 is the best. But people don't vote for the best. They vite for the well advertised. Panasonic 's marketing is absent. If Panasonic knew what marketing is, they could have eliminate the competition. (proud owner of 8!Lumix cameras here. Never looked back)
They vote for good autofocus and colors = sony and canon, but buy with the wallet = panasonic. To get the same features from those two you need to double the budget. But then, yes, you also get the af.
@@fredriksvard2603 colors = sony? Panasonic S line is famous for its color science. Some say that it's on par or even better than canon for this. The only drawback about S1/S5 is the AF for videos. But for still photography, AF performance is good enough for most use cases (except sport maybe).
@@dalescher I have panasonic camera and the first thing I like is their ergonomic, reminds me of my old Nikon (change the settings without looking). The colour also good for quick release photos, not canon-like but still easy to cut your editing time. For sport it still doable as long as the contrast is there. They struggle in the jungle with a lot of camouflages species. I don't know about indoor sport because it's the one of most challenging field for autofocus system.
@@dalescher Mine has a soft quality and a murky yellow-greenish cast. I prefer sonys in every video i watch and will probably switch at some point if i can justify it.
Having owned an S5 and now owner of S1 for almost 2 years, I confirm that these S series of cameras are insanely underrated. Everyone keeps looking for specs like in the a7siii & R5 but in the end, what really matters is how much you love shooting with it and if it helps you tell your story. Every time I import footage after a shoot I'm always BLOWN AWAY by the quality of the images I captured!
I have an s5 and i don't even bother shooting when af is called for. So it's a niche product really, it does static shots very well for the money, when you've fixed the color cast in post.
@@fredriksvard2603 LOL. I shot the entire Aussie GP in Melbourne with my S5 on a Sigma 150 - 600. That AF nonesense is mainly from Toxic Sony and Canon people. I managed Just fine and got some Bangers
@@tyronnezx I shoot concerts with it and 85mm or sigma 100-400. It works but i'd lie if i said sonys speed and selective eye detection wouldnt have provided more keepers. I shot moose/elks and birds too, and that was harder than concerts. I don't really complain about af for stills though, its the video caf that's brutally behind the competition.
I love my S5. Adding on to your list. 1. 5.9k raw if you record external. I'm using a video assist recording BRAW. 2.Shutter angle 3. Lut support in Vlog 4. False colors (by lut in vlog) 5. Wave form
Every time I use by S5, I'm always amazed by the quality - and how easy the camera is to use. Unlike a lot of the more expensive competition, it's also nice having a camera where overheating just isn't an issue at all. What use is amazing autofocus if your camera overheats and turns off?
To me, the greatest thing is that it's really good in both video and photography. Its really balanced in that way. They are also giving away the 50mm lenses at least in Europe atm
well I know the S5 is a beast, I've used plenty of camera models and brands such as the A7SIII, its fantastic, but I keep coming to Lumix, my main video cameras are my GH6 (which battled with the S5 to see which one I was buying) and my G9, and I love them! but I'm still looking to add an S5 to my gear, mainly to replace my FF canon RP, as a whole, Lumix is the best brand TBH, ever camera has it's strengths and weaknesses but just imagine if Panasonic added a Hybrid Sony level autofocus? Lumix would be king of the Market, no doubt, great video man !
I purchased the S5 when it was first released. I have the Sigma 14-24 DGDN, 150-600 DGDN and the 105 DGDN. I love it. The only negative to it is that the Constant Preview in low light has terrible latency issues.
I have not looked back since getting the S5. I stuck with Panasonic afer using the GH 3 and GH 4 for years and learning a new system does not interest me. So when I decided to go full frame the S5 was a no brainer. I do a far bit of nature photography and landscapes as a hobby these days after my former life as a television ENG/EFP camera operator and I am very happy with my collection of Panasonic and Sigma wide and telephoto lenses. I am happy I did not go Nikon, Canon, or Sony full frame. If you have worked with the GH series of cameras it will be a seamless move into Panasonic full frame. Great video btw. For what it's worth! Friarpuk
Have been a G85 user for 5 years seriously considering the S5 as an upgrade for it's video features and most importantly it's probably the best bargain for a full frame camera! The auto focus for me is not a big deal as I mostly use manual focus and what I love about Panasonic is the consistent firmware updates and how they continually support their older cameras even the G85 which is probably 6 or 7 years old now since it's first release! My G85 just keeps getting better even the auto focus with every new firmware update and I know the S5 will have that same support.
Great video like always. I purchase my S5 two month ago. Love it and it is nowdays my A camera above Gh5,5s BMPCC4K 6K actually with video assist and Braw it is great to mix with Black Magic vidéo camera. I see you went all S5 for multicam...I lack The money but probably it is The Best value money full frame you can get an no problem matching. I have multicam with bmpcc 4K 6k S5 which are great. Thanks for the video And I missed in EU the combo promotion with S5 but I had a great deal with 20-60 1100us Fil
Every single review/video says it’s underrated. I haven’t seen any negative reviews. It’s not underrated just under priced. You can easily find it with 20-60 kit lens and 50mm for £1600 brand new.
Having used Panasonic GH cameras for the past ten years or so, the S5 is a freaking revelation for video quality. Even profiles like Natural, Cinelike D2 and Cinelike V2 are improved over anything that the GH4 or G9 could produce. Add 10bit 422 4k to this, and the potential for colour grading is immense. Interesting that you say the video quality is as good as the Sony FX3: it dampens the desire for a FX3 because the image quality won't be noticeably better; and two, if I'm not producing something that looks as good as what someone else is making with the FX3, then the bottleneck is in my skills, not the camera. As for still image quality, it is more than enough for work like events and portraits, as well as general street and family photography. With some vintage lenses, the images can be really organic, too.
I use an a7S3 very often and prefer the look of the S5. Slightly better colours and more organic looking shadows and highlights. The Sony adds a lot of sharpening too
@@Aviciiz Yes, Varicam-Log is the best log profile along with Arri Alexa c3 and c4-log. There's a reason Arri's new C4-Log is basically the same as V-log. They're pretty much interchangeable.
@@Aviciiz Yes, I have but only briefly. If you want to just compare you can test it with your V-LOG footage in DaVinci Resolve using the color space conversion tool and then grade the footage. C-LOG 4 Seems to be pretty much the same color space and contrast compression as V-LOG. I'm sure there's some difference but to my eyes when changing between the two I can't really spot it when doing changes after conversion. Try the same with any other LOG including Arri C-LOG 3 and you spot the difference right away.
The thing pretty much all reviewers forget about this camera; I've been looking through the catalogue of lenses for this camera on my local camera store. So the body itself is cheaper than all the competitors, but Panasonic L-mount lenses are by far much more expensive than the equivalent lenses from Canon, Sony and Nikon. There is also much less lens option to choose from with the S5 I had pretty much decided for the Lumix S5 for my next system, but realizing that while the initial purchase of camera will be lower with the S5, buying all that glass will be more expensive, not only because of the things mentioned above, but because the other brands therefore have a much larger availability of second hand lenses.
The s series of primes outperform the Sony GM lenses and are way less expensive. Maybe check out the GH6. It’s a great option with more affordable lenses.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Yeah that's true. But I really want a full frame camera for my next one. That is the issue. Hahaa. I don't even photograph that much anymore, and have managed with my old EOS Rebel T2i since 2010. But since that one got stolen I am now looking at a new one. And after have working with an EOS 5D MkII at a previous job, I had a hard time going back to APS-C even for my private stuff. You know how it is; once dipping your toes into something better it's difficult not wanting that all the time. :) I realized I will not be able to afford a Sony A7IV, and while the A7III is awesome, it compromises too much on user-friendlyness and video functions. So I'm pretty much back at the S5 again. The AF seems to be decent enough for photos, and for video I am still used to manual focus anyways. So thinking of getting an S5 with the 20-60, then selling the 20-60 and use that money to buy the 24-105. Is that an insane idea?
Hello brother from down under. I just picked up the S5 this weekend and I am kicking myself for not doing it sooner! I got the GH6 when it finally came out thinking it was the way to go. The S5 is king now and the GH6 is still great for many things but the S5 and my Rokinon Cine DS lens kit RULE! I have been watching your videos for a while and always enjoy them and learn a lot because you have great delivery and meaningful content! You are absolutely right bout seeing the difference between the GH5s and the S5! It's got a similar but different look and feel to the GH series but raises the production bar to where the M43 will never get over! The low light capabilities of the S5 blew me away! Low light has always been tricky and I just never could with the G9 and the GH5. Not well anyway and the GH5s is fantastic but still nowhere close to the S5. I am so glad I made the decision to get the S5 now I just have to figure out how in the hell to the wife and survive!
Congrats Chuck! The S5 is a monster of a camera and it's my favorite Full Frame camera so far, even over the Sony's. The GH5S is still great and in the right situation where you want really small lenses it's a great choice, but the S5 does cover what a lot of people want while still being very compact. Enjoy and congratulations :). Try the S Series of Primes, they are fantastic.
I love my S5 +20mm kit lens! But being able to adapt my legacy Nikkor glass makes it even more versatile. The legendary Nikkor 105mm f2.5 is a sweet combo for still and video. Today I get my SIRUI S35 Anamorphic, so looking forward to that! Always enjoy your content, sweet model too 👍
@@Elassyahmed I use the excellent PEIPRO which has an aperture ring to couple to lens and a collar with tripod mounting ability. Similar to this, but N/F- L mount
This S 24, 35, 50 and 85mm lenses are incredible paired with S5. The best choice on the market for that price. The whole sistem, at least for me, is more easier to use then Sony and Canon.
Great review, thank you. I'm looking at ALL the possible reviews, because I would like to buy this camera so much, but I heard the autofocus is not top notch, compared to other major names. My alternative is the Canon r6, which has a GODLY autofocus ahah
If you get the atmos ninja external monitor, you’ll get unlimited 4K60 recording and that limitation is gone. I do want a full frame camera, I might just grab this camera. I might have to shoot in 1080p to get unlimited video recording, the quality will look way better with a full frame than on the GH6 since it’s a crop sensor.
Combined with an Atomos Ninja V = ☺️👌 No recording Limit C4K 60p 10bit 422 ProRes 6K 30p ProRes Raw / 4.1K 60p ProRes Raw Recording on SSD Bigger and brighter Screen with lots oft Options such AS Focus Peaking, waveform, false Color... Really insane for the total price for this Combo
If there had been a s5r or a s5 with HHHR i would not have gone the sony way for FF. I think by now they are planning the next gen based on phase detection, lets see. great video!
There are actually 2 High Rez modes of which the 2nd is basically a HHHR mode, correcting for small motion variance in a scene. Not quite the implementation that Olympus employed but It works well.
Kinda tempted to jump on some of these S5 deals. I'm not exactly sure if it would be worth buying but, Full frame mirrorless for 1700 dollars with an 85mm 1.8...
The Lumix system is incredible and a fantastic alternative to Sony and have some features in their favor. Ignoring marketing hype and actually using the Lumix-Panasonic you can see why a lot of pros and serious content creators actually love this system. There are pros and cons with all systems, but the L mount full frame cameras bring a lot to the table, especially now that more new lenses are available. The Panasonic primes are excellent for video and the fact that match means that Panasonic do understand professional needs. You can change primes with ease without re balancing your gimbal and the colors also match. All work well with the Leica SL2S and Sigma FP as well. All great bodies.
If a new peace of gear makes me want to sqeeze all the juice out of it and I still feel like there still a lot left I didn't touch, then it's the right one for me. That's how the Lumix s5 feels to me and to be honest when you get to know it, it's a pleasure. I really enjoy the size, the menu and the amount of customization, for the buck.
Man, I really don't know wether to pick up that S5 or a Fuji X-T4...... The X-T4 body isn't far away from the S5 💰, but the FF/Pana lenses are financially out of reach. I wish I knew how big the performance gap between the sensor sizes really are and if FF is worth it for a hobby photograph. It's either the S5 + one or two lenses - or the X-T4 with a few more..... 😐
I found the IBIS a disappointment so is the EVF. The EVF makes it very difficult to use, I cannot tell if something is in focus. The S1 with the LOG update is a MUCH better value.
I got one for 1750 AUD used. That's just way too good to pass up, what else is even available around that price point full-frame mirrorless? Nikon Z5/Z6 and Canon RP come to mind but those don't even do 4K/60.
Hey, Shane! I really appreciated your reply to my question on the GH5 M2 v A7c video which helped me discard the A7c as a future purchase. Between the Gh5 M2 and the S5, what would be the better pick for someone doing 50/50 general video and photography? Nothing pro or fancy editing or any concern for how many bits and all that :P Portability (small size and weight), IBIS and AF would be most important. I’d almost pulled the trigger on the GH5 M2 last night and just happened to see this today so thought I’d ask :) Thanks!! Abs :)
I would probably say the S5 is the camera to go for with the exception that the IBIS on the GH5M2 is noticeably better. The photo results on the S5 also (to my eye) look a lot nicer overall. The lens line up for the GH5M2 is smaller overall but if you get these S series of primes or the kit lens, it's quite small. If you don't need to record in 10-bit unlimited the S5 should do the job. It's a hard choice, both of them had advantages but the image quality of the S5 with these now more affordable primes is insanely good. If you plan on using a larger zoom lens on the S5, the portability of the MFT wins as the 12-35mm is awesome.
Edit : I agree on everything except your statement about IBIS performance. If you talk about the IBIS alone, maybe, but I owned a GH5 as my main cam for over 2 years, and I can easily say that I get way better results on the S5, especially using the e-stabilization and Boost IS options, which are completely amazing this time. Not that the IBIS on the original GH5 was "bad", in fact it was pretty much the best out there at the time, but the one in the S5 is definitely better (when combined with e-stabilization). All I do is shoot handheld with this camera, and never had any shot that wasn’t usable because of sensor shifting/corner warping and micro jitters creeping in. Also, the e-stabilization in the S5 is so good that I dont even care about the slight crop (especially since we end up with an ultra clean 4K image anyway, thanks to the 5.9K FF sensor). On the GH5, e-stabilization results in a very noisy image/low quality pixels because the sensor is too small, so it’s not worth using IMO. Anyways, in all cases, the best way to get amazing results using any mirrorless camera with IBIS is to use a camera harness, so you can push your camera away from your body, creating tension on the straps. That way, you can almost get gimbal like pan/tilt, and reduce the risk of getting any sort of stabilization artifacts creeping in.
Your GH5 IBIS must be broken because the S5 IBIS is not as good, even the S1 IBIS is not as good as the GH5. Try to walk with a 50mm FF equivalent on both your S5 and GH5 (like the 50mm f1.8 on the S5 and the 25mm f1.4 on the GH5), the difference is night and day.
@@slows728 Well I was using a Sigma 18-35 with Metabones Speedbooster Ultra on my original GH5 (giving me roughly 24-52mm equivalent), and even though the IBIS worked okay, there was very noticeable warping and micro jitters creeping in in most of the shots, ruining most of them (i can’t tolerate any). With my S5, even with my 85mm (which is way more difficult to stabilize), i don’t notice any warping or micro jitters whatsoever. But my point wasn’t that much about the IBIS alone (because both can cause warping because of the sensor shifting, that’s just how IBIS works). The game changer is when combined with the e-stabilization option, it becomes extremely smooth with no warping at all (at the expense of a slight crop). On the GH5, since the sensor is already very small, when you activate e-stabilization, the cropped image you get is too noisy and the loss in quality is very apparent. With the S5, the big full frame sensor is so good and so much cleaner that the image pretty much stays the same both in terms of noise and sharpness, giving us a better result at the end. At least for me. Personnally, I don’t "walk" with a handheld camera anyway, gimbals and steadycam are made for that. When I shoot handheld, i don’t move my feet, i just move my arms to pan/tilt, or i stay completely static. But that’s just my personnal opinion.
@@davidmultimedia2024I agree, the electronic stabilization works better on the S5 since the GH5 get too much noise because of the additional crop. However I used multiple S5, S1 and GH5, each time the GH5 was better for stabilization, even with only small movements. This is why I think maybe your GH5 has an issue with the IBIS. I use the 10-25mm and 25-50mm with the GH5 and the IBIS is awesome.
@@slows728 I don’t think so, since my friend’s one does the same thing (we compared). In fact, a lot of people are complaining about IBIS in general because of that warping effect (which is completely normal, but still very annoying), but what’s making the S5 way better isn’t the IBIS itself, it’s because of the pairing with e-stabilization that completely eleminates that artifact (in my experience) while completely preserving image quality and resolution. Since the e-stabilization on the GH5 isn’t really usable because of the high loss in quality, i’m comparing GH5’s IBIS alone VS S5 IBIS + e-stabilization (makes more sense in a real world scenario).
The IBIS is great for stationary shots but not for walking when you compare it with MFT. The GH5 IS Boost is better than the S5 in my tests, but it's whatever works for you best is the best. :)
The GH6 is a beast of a camera. If you can pair it with 25-50 or 10-25, the image quality is amazing. If you don't have any M43 lenses, stick with the L-Mount. A second (same) camera is a great option.
Well, the issue with the S5 is that autofocus only works OK with Lumix lenses, but not so well with third party glass and adaptors. But pro L-mount lenses considerably more expensive than equivalent Canon or Sigma lenses. That cancels out all the price/value benefits of the S5 body, unfortunately. Just do the math on a Lumix pro 70-200 2.8 vs Canon EF 70-200 2.8 equivalent for instance.
Panasonic has very good camera but usually bulky than other brand on same specs model. I am not sure about other country but in Singapore the marketing is very poor. It don't have a show room for people to touch on, not even to take a look. You have to go to the third party shop to try luck. You think the shop sale man will let you try different model freely? Some staff don't even want to entertain you if they sense you are not really ready to pick one today. I went to canon show case, Nikon Experience Hub and Sony show room. I try few model as I like. So you feel safer and comfortable to buy the product you touch on before.
FOUR S5 cameras? Wow. Glad for you! Besides several 50mm and one 35mm do you have additional lenses? I have three Lumix MFT cameras -- GX9, G80 and G9 -- which seems like a lot, to some. Thanks for the review!
I've been shooting a multi-camera setup for years now and having all matching cameras makes the editing process so much easier as they all look identical. The cameras you have a great. I always wanted to get a G9 they are on sale big time now so it's tempting! 😁
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I understand the point of having the same cameras a) during the shoot since it makes ease of operation and a uniformity and b) the editing process. Coming from the GX9 - which is small - and the G80 which by MFT standards is mid-sized, after getting the G9 I developed a slight buyers remorse since it is relatively* big and heavy. But it does it all. Given that you have nine (?) cameras total I am not sure if I should recommend giving the G9 a go but it might replace your G80/G85.
Completely torn here between the S5 and GH6. Which camera/lens combo of the two would you pick for someone interested in documenting daily life and creating stock video clips as a side hustle?
Either camera would do the job. The S5 is a better low light camera and will also give you more background blur thanks to the full frame look. The GH6 has awesome image quality and higher resolution but the big advantage to the GH6 is the IBIS, 4k120p and 5.7k. It really depends on what you need feature and look wise.
Okay man. I need your opinion. You have/had 4 S5 s’. I’ve seen your S5ii videos. What’s your keep ratio now. And what’s your glaring difference in deciding.
I have the 4xS5 cameras still and now 2xS5II. The biggest differences are the Autofocus and IBIS improvements paired with the unlimited recording and 6K mode. The S5 image in 4k is every bit as good as the S5II but handheld, the S5II is a monster.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks Brother. I have 3 S5ii but I want another body for Events and wondering is I should pick up a S5 to round off my desired count of get another S5ii. Your confidence in the S5 helps 👍🏽 and thanks again. I have a Canon EOS Series and a lot of Canon EF Glass specifically for Stills, never tested Panasonic for Photo, I may have to slow down and see, maybe the Canon doesn’t have to be left on a island on its own if the S5ii competes 😅
Im kinda looking to sell mine fuji xt3 and to go full frame for woodland photography. Looks like this camera checks all the boxes for me , but seriously is there something I have to now before I buy. Why is so cheap is it something wrong wirh that camera
The S5 has the most absurd video quality for the money. I have a GH6 which has the frame rates, and better IBIS, but damn the S5 kills it in overall image quality. Also it is as good or better than any of the sonys. PERIOD.
If you shoot 6k you can crop in editing back to 4k or 1080p without a problem. I don't use an external recorder but I can shoot 6k on the GH6 and it lets me crop in nicely.
Im currently looking at the S5 or the Z5 - Im a graphic designer who has been shooting hybrid content for 8 years now. I like the idea of the S5 because 20 -50 happens to be the focal range Ive been shooting for the past years. The only problem is the Z5 now has pretty reliable video AF, I only did single shot AF and rarely track objects, I just need to obtain a focal plain, so Im trying to figure wether I can rely on the S5 to do this.
You could run the S5 on Manual AF select a point on the touchscreen (or joystick) and hit the AF button and it would lock onto a point. It's a one-button focus option that works. The Nikon stuff is pretty good when it comes to Autofocus. Check out the Peter Gregg channel, he has a few of them. If you want to make sure it holds focus MF is a better option. There's also a Single AF/CAF option on the back of the S5 but I think the Single only works when it comes to photo work.
I know you are not a photographer but how does the photo image quality of gh6 compares to s5? S5 probably is better but is it THAT much better? I want a new camera for my boudoir photos/videos and i use my gh5 for both right now. For a gh6 i dont need new lenses which is a big 💶🤑advantage. . S5 would be an option only if image quality is much much better.
The high res mod on the GH6 and its awesome for landscapes. The S5 has an advantage in low light and if you need more background blur without using adapters etc. I prefer the look of standard phots with the S5. If you want more in focus, the GH6 is a better choice otherwise you are paying for lenses that you might not use at their fastest.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy thank you. I dont need bokee at all as my background is mostly dark i shoot at 2.8 to 4.0 which would be 5.6 to f8 on a full frame camera. low light is not important as i lit my model. So i guess in my case sticking with gh series is no mistake.
The new primes and kit zoom are pretty well-priced for a new series of lenses when you compare it against the GM lenses but yeah, they aren't as inexpensive as MFT.
@Jerimiah Cook: Vlogumentaries At the time I went with a Leica SL (same mount as S5) and I was using Panny and Sigma lenses. Keep in mind I don’t shoot video. I understand that for a hybrid shooter, the S5 is a better option than the SL.
The EVF isn't the best on the market, but the build quality is far better than the 2x more expensive Sony cameras. This is a tank compared with the A7SIII or A7IV. I have no issues with the build and reliability.
I feel you on the EVF. I'm not a fan. But on build quality, no complaints here. Mine is holding its functionality and even appearance very well with constant use.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy That was not my experience, unfortunately. The first day I took it out for a photo walk, it lost most of the paint in the corner where it was rubbing against my clothes. I was carrying it with a camera strap.
Panasonic s5 input audios are absolutely horrible. Camera conspiracy is the only that talks about it. There’s no fix for it, needs to have a -40db to be used with 99% of mics.
I love CC videos, but he uses the worst audio solutions on the planet and most of the time he's plugging a Lav mic into the camera. The preamps on this are fine for me with the Rode Wireless Go II, Saramonic Blink500 Pro, and numerous other packs I've reviewed. I've shot at least a hundred videos with this camera on my intheblues channel. Just drop the output gain of your receiver down a bit. The Panasonic preamps are clean as.
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Of course lumix S5 is the best. But people don't vote for the best. They vite for the well advertised. Panasonic 's marketing is absent. If Panasonic knew what marketing is, they could have eliminate the competition. (proud owner of 8!Lumix cameras here. Never looked back)
Panasonic is neck and neck with LG in term of marketing 🙃
Good tech, poor marketing strategy.
They vote for good autofocus and colors = sony and canon, but buy with the wallet = panasonic. To get the same features from those two you need to double the budget. But then, yes, you also get the af.
@@fredriksvard2603 colors = sony? Panasonic S line is famous for its color science. Some say that it's on par or even better than canon for this. The only drawback about S1/S5 is the AF for videos. But for still photography, AF performance is good enough for most use cases (except sport maybe).
@@dalescher I have panasonic camera and the first thing I like is their ergonomic, reminds me of my old Nikon (change the settings without looking). The colour also good for quick release photos, not canon-like but still easy to cut your editing time.
For sport it still doable as long as the contrast is there. They struggle in the jungle with a lot of camouflages species. I don't know about indoor sport because it's the one of most challenging field for autofocus system.
@@dalescher Mine has a soft quality and a murky yellow-greenish cast. I prefer sonys in every video i watch and will probably switch at some point if i can justify it.
Having owned an S5 and now owner of S1 for almost 2 years, I confirm that these S series of cameras are insanely underrated. Everyone keeps looking for specs like in the a7siii & R5 but in the end, what really matters is how much you love shooting with it and if it helps you tell your story. Every time I import footage after a shoot I'm always BLOWN AWAY by the quality of the images I captured!
I have an s5 and i don't even bother shooting when af is called for. So it's a niche product really, it does static shots very well for the money, when you've fixed the color cast in post.
@@fredriksvard2603 LOL. I shot the entire Aussie GP in Melbourne with my S5 on a Sigma 150 - 600. That AF nonesense is mainly from Toxic Sony and Canon people. I managed Just fine and got some Bangers
@@tyronnezx I shoot concerts with it and 85mm or sigma 100-400. It works but i'd lie if i said sonys speed and selective eye detection wouldnt have provided more keepers. I shot moose/elks and birds too, and that was harder than concerts. I don't really complain about af for stills though, its the video caf that's brutally behind the competition.
I love my S5. Adding on to your list.
1. 5.9k raw if you record external. I'm using a video assist recording BRAW.
2.Shutter angle
3. Lut support in Vlog
4. False colors (by lut in vlog)
5. Wave form
Plus if you record externally it bypasses the recording limits
Every time I use by S5, I'm always amazed by the quality - and how easy the camera is to use. Unlike a lot of the more expensive competition, it's also nice having a camera where overheating just isn't an issue at all. What use is amazing autofocus if your camera overheats and turns off?
To me, the greatest thing is that it's really good in both video and photography. Its really balanced in that way. They are also giving away the 50mm lenses at least in Europe atm
well I know the S5 is a beast, I've used plenty of camera models and brands such as the A7SIII, its fantastic, but I keep coming to Lumix, my main video cameras are my GH6 (which battled with the S5 to see which one I was buying) and my G9, and I love them! but I'm still looking to add an S5 to my gear, mainly to replace my FF canon RP, as a whole, Lumix is the best brand TBH, ever camera has it's strengths and weaknesses but just imagine if Panasonic added a Hybrid Sony level autofocus? Lumix would be king of the Market, no doubt, great video man !
I agree with everything you said. Love my G9 as well. I won't get rid of it.
I purchased the S5 when it was first released. I have the Sigma 14-24 DGDN, 150-600 DGDN and the 105 DGDN. I love it. The only negative to it is that the Constant Preview in low light has terrible latency issues.
I have not looked back since getting the S5. I stuck with Panasonic afer using the GH 3 and GH 4 for years and learning a new system does not interest me. So when I decided to go full frame the S5 was a no brainer. I do a far bit of nature photography and landscapes as a hobby these days after my former life as a television ENG/EFP camera operator and I am very happy with my collection of Panasonic and Sigma wide and telephoto lenses. I am happy I did not go Nikon, Canon, or Sony full frame. If you have worked with the GH series of cameras it will be a seamless move into Panasonic full frame. Great video btw. For what it's worth! Friarpuk
Have been a G85 user for 5 years seriously considering the S5 as an upgrade for it's video features and most importantly it's probably the best bargain for a full frame camera! The auto focus for me is not a big deal as I mostly use manual focus and what I love about Panasonic is the consistent firmware updates and how they continually support their older cameras even the G85 which is probably 6 or 7 years old now since it's first release! My G85 just keeps getting better even the auto focus with every new firmware update and I know the S5 will have that same support.
Great video like always.
I purchase my S5 two month ago.
Love it and it is nowdays my A camera above Gh5,5s BMPCC4K 6K actually with video assist and Braw it is great to mix with Black Magic vidéo camera.
I see you went all S5 for multicam...I lack The money but probably it is The Best value money full frame you can get an no problem matching.
I have multicam with bmpcc 4K 6k S5 which are great.
Thanks for the video
And I missed in EU the combo promotion with S5 but I had a great deal with 20-60 1100us
Fil
For 1100 US, its a no-brainer. In the EU it is 2199 Euro.
@@vicruptly8701 I payed after cashback 1130 CHF in Switzerland...I Don't know why but sometimes Panasonic got crazy discounts here...
@@filipmichalsaffray441 ah, good for you Filip! :)
Welcome to the fold!
I owe this camera and use it for travel video and documentary project. The IBIS and low light capability is awesome!
Every single review/video says it’s underrated. I haven’t seen any negative reviews. It’s not underrated just under priced. You can easily find it with 20-60 kit lens and 50mm for £1600 brand new.
Thanks much for this. I've been considering based on photography and video in full frame. I'm already using lumix so this wi.l be an added joy
Having used Panasonic GH cameras for the past ten years or so, the S5 is a freaking revelation for video quality. Even profiles like Natural, Cinelike D2 and Cinelike V2 are improved over anything that the GH4 or G9 could produce. Add 10bit 422 4k to this, and the potential for colour grading is immense. Interesting that you say the video quality is as good as the Sony FX3: it dampens the desire for a FX3 because the image quality won't be noticeably better; and two, if I'm not producing something that looks as good as what someone else is making with the FX3, then the bottleneck is in my skills, not the camera. As for still image quality, it is more than enough for work like events and portraits, as well as general street and family photography. With some vintage lenses, the images can be really organic, too.
I use an a7S3 very often and prefer the look of the S5. Slightly better colours and more organic looking shadows and highlights. The Sony adds a lot of sharpening too
@@Aviciiz Great to know, thank you for helping to further relieve my urges for a FX3.
@@Aviciiz Yes, Varicam-Log is the best log profile along with Arri Alexa c3 and c4-log. There's a reason Arri's new C4-Log is basically the same as V-log. They're pretty much interchangeable.
@@Fedorevsky I haven't tested C4 log yet, did you?
@@Aviciiz Yes, I have but only briefly. If you want to just compare you can test it with your V-LOG footage in DaVinci Resolve using the color space conversion tool and then grade the footage. C-LOG 4 Seems to be pretty much the same color space and contrast compression as V-LOG. I'm sure there's some difference but to my eyes when changing between the two I can't really spot it when doing changes after conversion. Try the same with any other LOG including Arri C-LOG 3 and you spot the difference right away.
The thing pretty much all reviewers forget about this camera; I've been looking through the catalogue of lenses for this camera on my local camera store. So the body itself is cheaper than all the competitors, but Panasonic L-mount lenses are by far much more expensive than the equivalent lenses from Canon, Sony and Nikon. There is also much less lens option to choose from with the S5
I had pretty much decided for the Lumix S5 for my next system, but realizing that while the initial purchase of camera will be lower with the S5, buying all that glass will be more expensive, not only because of the things mentioned above, but because the other brands therefore have a much larger availability of second hand lenses.
The s series of primes outperform the Sony GM lenses and are way less expensive. Maybe check out the GH6. It’s a great option with more affordable lenses.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Yeah that's true. But I really want a full frame camera for my next one. That is the issue. Hahaa. I don't even photograph that much anymore, and have managed with my old EOS Rebel T2i since 2010. But since that one got stolen I am now looking at a new one. And after have working with an EOS 5D MkII at a previous job, I had a hard time going back to APS-C even for my private stuff. You know how it is; once dipping your toes into something better it's difficult not wanting that all the time. :)
I realized I will not be able to afford a Sony A7IV, and while the A7III is awesome, it compromises too much on user-friendlyness and video functions. So I'm pretty much back at the S5 again. The AF seems to be decent enough for photos, and for video I am still used to manual focus anyways. So thinking of getting an S5 with the 20-60, then selling the 20-60 and use that money to buy the 24-105. Is that an insane idea?
Hello brother from down under. I just picked up the S5 this weekend and I am kicking myself for not doing it sooner! I got the GH6 when it finally came out thinking it was the way to go. The S5 is king now and the GH6 is still great for many things but the S5 and my Rokinon Cine DS lens kit RULE! I have been watching your videos for a while and always enjoy them and learn a lot because you have great delivery and meaningful content! You are absolutely right bout seeing the difference between the GH5s and the S5! It's got a similar but different look and feel to the GH series but raises the production bar to where the M43 will never get over! The low light capabilities of the S5 blew me away! Low light has always been tricky and I just never could with the G9 and the GH5. Not well anyway and the GH5s is fantastic but still nowhere close to the S5. I am so glad I made the decision to get the S5 now I just have to figure out how in the hell to the wife and survive!
Congrats Chuck! The S5 is a monster of a camera and it's my favorite Full Frame camera so far, even over the Sony's. The GH5S is still great and in the right situation where you want really small lenses it's a great choice, but the S5 does cover what a lot of people want while still being very compact. Enjoy and congratulations :). Try the S Series of Primes, they are fantastic.
I love my S5 +20mm kit lens!
But being able to adapt my legacy Nikkor glass makes it even more versatile.
The legendary Nikkor 105mm f2.5 is a sweet combo for still and video.
Today I get my SIRUI S35 Anamorphic, so looking forward to that!
Always enjoy your content, sweet model too 👍
awesome. I am a Nikon /Nikkor owner too. Which adapter are you using?
@@Elassyahmed I use the excellent PEIPRO which has an aperture ring to couple to
lens and a collar with tripod mounting ability.
Similar to this, but N/F- L mount
This S 24, 35, 50 and 85mm lenses are incredible paired with S5. The best choice on the market for that price. The whole sistem, at least for me, is more easier to use then Sony and Canon.
They missed the beat on the 18MM F1.8. Now im certain to buy the Sigma 20MM F1.4
Want one of these And a gh6
Great review, thank you.
I'm looking at ALL the possible reviews, because I would like to buy this camera so much, but I heard the autofocus is not top notch, compared to other major names.
My alternative is the Canon r6, which has a GODLY autofocus ahah
I want this camera but I'm trying to hold out for whichever S-series 2nd gen is released
The most underrated camera in the world for sure.
You should get one of these things, it's a beast. 😀
@@GeekyNerdyTechy You know I will
If you get the atmos ninja external monitor, you’ll get unlimited 4K60 recording and that limitation is gone. I do want a full frame camera, I might just grab this camera. I might have to shoot in 1080p to get unlimited video recording, the quality will look way better with a full frame than on the GH6 since it’s a crop sensor.
Combined with an Atomos Ninja V = ☺️👌
No recording Limit
C4K 60p 10bit 422 ProRes
6K 30p ProRes Raw / 4.1K 60p ProRes Raw
Recording on SSD
Bigger and brighter Screen with lots oft Options such AS Focus Peaking, waveform, false Color...
Really insane for the total price for this Combo
And no af
But thats why they're half the price of a7siii and the canons
Out of all the cameras I've owned this is the best. Interestingly it also has better latitude than the mentioned Sony a7sIII/FX3 by one stop.
If there had been a s5r or a s5 with HHHR i would not have gone the sony way for FF. I think by now they are planning the next gen based on phase detection, lets see. great video!
There are actually 2 High Rez modes of which the 2nd is basically a HHHR mode, correcting for small motion variance in a scene. Not quite the implementation that Olympus employed but It works well.
You're making me want to buy all the primes now
ALso, you can make full use of vintage lenses without cropping into the glass. Making them better for video than on M43 especially.
I bought this camera today with the 50mm 1.8 for 1297 !!!
I bought one and within a week I bought another, great camera.
So excited to get mine in the post!
Kinda tempted to jump on some of these S5 deals. I'm not exactly sure if it would be worth buying but, Full frame mirrorless for 1700 dollars with an 85mm 1.8...
These cameras are great. if you keep an eye out you can get the kit lens package with an addition 50mm for free from time to time.
The Lumix system is incredible and a fantastic alternative to Sony and have some features in their favor. Ignoring marketing hype and actually using the Lumix-Panasonic you can see why a lot of pros and serious content creators actually love this system. There are pros and cons with all systems, but the L mount full frame cameras bring a lot to the table, especially now that more new lenses are available. The Panasonic primes are excellent for video and the fact that match means that Panasonic do understand professional needs. You can change primes with ease without re balancing your gimbal and the colors also match. All work well with the Leica SL2S and Sigma FP as well. All great bodies.
Honestly man, I love my s5. I cant think of a better camera for the work that I do (Photo)
If a new peace of gear makes me want to sqeeze all the juice out of it and I still feel like there still a lot left I didn't touch, then it's the right one for me. That's how the Lumix s5 feels to me and to be honest when you get to know it, it's a pleasure. I really enjoy the size, the menu and the amount of customization, for the buck.
wow, your stuff looks really good! I was nicely surprised
Thank you!
Man, I really don't know wether to pick up that S5 or a Fuji X-T4...... The X-T4 body isn't far away from the S5 💰, but the FF/Pana lenses are financially out of reach. I wish I knew how big the performance gap between the sensor sizes really are and if FF is worth it for a hobby photograph. It's either the S5 + one or two lenses - or the X-T4 with a few more..... 😐
I found the IBIS a disappointment so is the EVF. The EVF makes it very difficult to use, I cannot tell if something is in focus. The S1 with the LOG update is a MUCH better value.
My main complaint with the S5 is the EVF, it's not unusable but a real let down after using a G9 and trying an S1.
No mention or comparison to FUJI cameras...nice vid. Thx for the info.
No. I've tried the XT4, and I am not a fan.
I got one for 1750 AUD used. That's just way too good to pass up, what else is even available around that price point full-frame mirrorless? Nikon Z5/Z6 and Canon RP come to mind but those don't even do 4K/60.
Agreed this camera kills most of the competition even a lot of the overpriced Sony gear.
Hey, Shane! I really appreciated your reply to my question on the GH5 M2 v A7c video which helped me discard the A7c as a future purchase. Between the Gh5 M2 and the S5, what would be the better pick for someone doing 50/50 general video and photography? Nothing pro or fancy editing or any concern for how many bits and all that :P Portability (small size and weight), IBIS and AF would be most important. I’d almost pulled the trigger on the GH5 M2 last night and just happened to see this today so thought I’d ask :)
Thanks!!
Abs :)
I would probably say the S5 is the camera to go for with the exception that the IBIS on the GH5M2 is noticeably better. The photo results on the S5 also (to my eye) look a lot nicer overall. The lens line up for the GH5M2 is smaller overall but if you get these S series of primes or the kit lens, it's quite small. If you don't need to record in 10-bit unlimited the S5 should do the job. It's a hard choice, both of them had advantages but the image quality of the S5 with these now more affordable primes is insanely good. If you plan on using a larger zoom lens on the S5, the portability of the MFT wins as the 12-35mm is awesome.
Edit : I agree on everything except your statement about IBIS performance. If you talk about the IBIS alone, maybe, but I owned a GH5 as my main cam for over 2 years, and I can easily say that I get way better results on the S5, especially using the e-stabilization and Boost IS options, which are completely amazing this time. Not that the IBIS on the original GH5 was "bad", in fact it was pretty much the best out there at the time, but the one in the S5 is definitely better (when combined with e-stabilization). All I do is shoot handheld with this camera, and never had any shot that wasn’t usable because of sensor shifting/corner warping and micro jitters creeping in. Also, the e-stabilization in the S5 is so good that I dont even care about the slight crop (especially since we end up with an ultra clean 4K image anyway, thanks to the 5.9K FF sensor). On the GH5, e-stabilization results in a very noisy image/low quality pixels because the sensor is too small, so it’s not worth using IMO. Anyways, in all cases, the best way to get amazing results using any mirrorless camera with IBIS is to use a camera harness, so you can push your camera away from your body, creating tension on the straps. That way, you can almost get gimbal like pan/tilt, and reduce the risk of getting any sort of stabilization artifacts creeping in.
Your GH5 IBIS must be broken because the S5 IBIS is not as good, even the S1 IBIS is not as good as the GH5. Try to walk with a 50mm FF equivalent on both your S5 and GH5 (like the 50mm f1.8 on the S5 and the 25mm f1.4 on the GH5), the difference is night and day.
@@slows728 Well I was using a Sigma 18-35 with Metabones Speedbooster Ultra on my original GH5 (giving me roughly 24-52mm equivalent), and even though the IBIS worked okay, there was very noticeable warping and micro jitters creeping in in most of the shots, ruining most of them (i can’t tolerate any). With my S5, even with my 85mm (which is way more difficult to stabilize), i don’t notice any warping or micro jitters whatsoever. But my point wasn’t that much about the IBIS alone (because both can cause warping because of the sensor shifting, that’s just how IBIS works). The game changer is when combined with the e-stabilization option, it becomes extremely smooth with no warping at all (at the expense of a slight crop). On the GH5, since the sensor is already very small, when you activate e-stabilization, the cropped image you get is too noisy and the loss in quality is very apparent. With the S5, the big full frame sensor is so good and so much cleaner that the image pretty much stays the same both in terms of noise and sharpness, giving us a better result at the end. At least for me. Personnally, I don’t "walk" with a handheld camera anyway, gimbals and steadycam are made for that. When I shoot handheld, i don’t move my feet, i just move my arms to pan/tilt, or i stay completely static. But that’s just my personnal opinion.
@@davidmultimedia2024I agree, the electronic stabilization works better on the S5 since the GH5 get too much noise because of the additional crop. However I used multiple S5, S1 and GH5, each time the GH5 was better for stabilization, even with only small movements. This is why I think maybe your GH5 has an issue with the IBIS.
I use the 10-25mm and 25-50mm with the GH5 and the IBIS is awesome.
@@slows728 I don’t think so, since my friend’s one does the same thing (we compared). In fact, a lot of people are complaining about IBIS in general because of that warping effect (which is completely normal, but still very annoying), but what’s making the S5 way better isn’t the IBIS itself, it’s because of the pairing with e-stabilization that completely eleminates that artifact (in my experience) while completely preserving image quality and resolution. Since the e-stabilization on the GH5 isn’t really usable because of the high loss in quality, i’m comparing GH5’s IBIS alone VS S5 IBIS + e-stabilization (makes more sense in a real world scenario).
The IBIS is great for stationary shots but not for walking when you compare it with MFT. The GH5 IS Boost is better than the S5 in my tests, but it's whatever works for you best is the best. :)
A video explaining digital video for beginners. Ie: What is log or bit etc...
Great idea. I’ll do something like that soon.
Yes my main filming camera thinking should I bother buying the GH6 ?
The GH6 is a beast of a camera. If you can pair it with 25-50 or 10-25, the image quality is amazing. If you don't have any M43 lenses, stick with the L-Mount. A second (same) camera is a great option.
I can't believe this thing selling for $1400 now. I bot it new and it's awesome just doesn't focus track in video so well.
Well, the issue with the S5 is that autofocus only works OK with Lumix lenses, but not so well with third party glass and adaptors. But pro L-mount lenses considerably more expensive than equivalent Canon or Sigma lenses. That cancels out all the price/value benefits of the S5 body, unfortunately.
Just do the math on a Lumix pro 70-200 2.8 vs Canon EF 70-200 2.8 equivalent for instance.
Panasonic has very good camera but usually bulky than other brand on same specs model.
I am not sure about other country but in Singapore the marketing is very poor.
It don't have a show room for people to touch on, not even to take a look.
You have to go to the third party shop to try luck. You think the shop sale man will let you try different model freely? Some staff don't even want to entertain you if they sense you are not really ready to pick one today.
I went to canon show case, Nikon Experience Hub and Sony show room. I try few model as I like. So you feel safer and comfortable to buy the product you touch on before.
Are S5 and DC-S5 the same cameras? I found a DC-S5 for a reasonable price, and if it is the same as the S5 in this video, I will definitely get it.
FOUR S5 cameras? Wow. Glad for you! Besides several 50mm and one 35mm do you have additional lenses?
I have three Lumix MFT cameras -- GX9, G80 and G9 -- which seems like a lot, to some.
Thanks for the review!
I've been shooting a multi-camera setup for years now and having all matching cameras makes the editing process so much easier as they all look identical. The cameras you have a great. I always wanted to get a G9 they are on sale big time now so it's tempting! 😁
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I understand the point of having the same cameras a) during the shoot since it makes ease of operation and a uniformity and b) the editing process.
Coming from the GX9 - which is small - and the G80 which by MFT standards is mid-sized, after getting the G9 I developed a slight buyers remorse since it is relatively* big and heavy. But it does it all. Given that you have nine (?) cameras total I am not sure if I should recommend giving the G9 a go but it might replace your G80/G85.
I gave up to buy a Sony A7IV for this camera.
Completely torn here between the S5 and GH6. Which camera/lens combo of the two would you pick for someone interested in documenting daily life and creating stock video clips as a side hustle?
Either camera would do the job. The S5 is a better low light camera and will also give you more background blur thanks to the full frame look. The GH6 has awesome image quality and higher resolution but the big advantage to the GH6 is the IBIS, 4k120p and 5.7k. It really depends on what you need feature and look wise.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy S1 solves two of those problems, with better IBIS than S5 & internal 5.9k, as well as a full size HDMI like the GH6
@@DavidHorizonFilms Does S1 have open gate like the S1H?
@@DineshBhadwal yes it has
Always so tempting when they throw in the 85mm 1.8 for free. The struggle is real. Haha
It's worth it, that 85mm is a monster if you need that focal length. Mine came with the 50mm at the time which is also another great one. :)
Okay man. I need your opinion. You have/had 4 S5 s’. I’ve seen your S5ii videos. What’s your keep ratio now. And what’s your glaring difference in deciding.
I have the 4xS5 cameras still and now 2xS5II. The biggest differences are the Autofocus and IBIS improvements paired with the unlimited recording and 6K mode. The S5 image in 4k is every bit as good as the S5II but handheld, the S5II is a monster.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks Brother. I have 3 S5ii but I want another body for Events and wondering is I should pick up a S5 to round off my desired count of get another S5ii. Your confidence in the S5 helps 👍🏽 and thanks again.
I have a Canon EOS Series and a lot of Canon EF Glass specifically for Stills, never tested Panasonic for Photo, I may have to slow down and see, maybe the Canon doesn’t have to be left on a island on its own if the S5ii competes 😅
Im kinda looking to sell mine fuji xt3 and to go full frame for woodland photography. Looks like this camera checks all the boxes for me , but seriously is there something I have to now before I buy. Why is so cheap is it something wrong wirh that camera
The S5II just came out which is why they have no doubt discounted this one. For photography this is a solid buy either way.
The S5 has the most absurd video quality for the money. I have a GH6 which has the frame rates, and better IBIS, but damn the S5 kills it in overall image quality. Also it is as good or better than any of the sonys. PERIOD.
How if you shoot 6k video without zoom in than later crop to 100mm or 200mm will the quality still ok?
If you shoot 6k you can crop in editing back to 4k or 1080p without a problem. I don't use an external recorder but I can shoot 6k on the GH6 and it lets me crop in nicely.
Im currently looking at the S5 or the Z5 - Im a graphic designer who has been shooting hybrid content for 8 years now. I like the idea of the S5 because 20 -50 happens to be the focal range Ive been shooting for the past years. The only problem is the Z5 now has pretty reliable video AF, I only did single shot AF and rarely track objects, I just need to obtain a focal plain, so Im trying to figure wether I can rely on the S5 to do this.
You could run the S5 on Manual AF select a point on the touchscreen (or joystick) and hit the AF button and it would lock onto a point. It's a one-button focus option that works. The Nikon stuff is pretty good when it comes to Autofocus. Check out the Peter Gregg channel, he has a few of them. If you want to make sure it holds focus MF is a better option. There's also a Single AF/CAF option on the back of the S5 but I think the Single only works when it comes to photo work.
What did you end up going with?
@@Pohmetolog A7R5
Hi. Please link the Ugreen solution. Thanks
Done ✅
How do you view and process 10bit 4:2:2 files
I edit in Final Cut Pro. I also have the free version of Catalyst Browse that lets me preview the files etc. It depends on which OS you use.
Hi. Can you recommend a video for beginner video please?
Do you mean a camera or a tutorial video?
And I'm curious about the S1H, what do you think about it? On cineD it is said to have more dynamic range but I thought it was the same sensor
I haven’t tried an S1H yet but it looks like a great camera. I hope to get my hands on one at some point.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I just purchased the S5, I'll see what it gots in it. 😁
I know you are not a photographer but how does the photo image quality of gh6 compares to s5? S5 probably is better but is it THAT much better? I want a new camera for my boudoir photos/videos and i use my gh5 for both right now. For a gh6 i dont need new lenses which is a big 💶🤑advantage. . S5 would be an option only if image quality is much much better.
The high res mod on the GH6 and its awesome for landscapes. The S5 has an advantage in low light and if you need more background blur without using adapters etc. I prefer the look of standard phots with the S5. If you want more in focus, the GH6 is a better choice otherwise you are paying for lenses that you might not use at their fastest.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy thank you. I dont need bokee at all as my background is mostly dark i shoot at 2.8 to 4.0 which would be 5.6 to f8 on a full frame camera. low light is not important as i lit my model. So i guess in my case sticking with gh series is no mistake.
Recording limit?
30 mins for 10 bit modes, unlimited in 8 bit.
Would buy it had it at least 10 fps. 5 is just ridiculous.
Or shoot it in 6K Photo mode and get 30 - 60 fps @ 18mp RAW?
@@seanbrucemedia5695 Yeah, but you can select only one frame at once. Can't keep all the 30 shots, can we?
lonGOP only and recording limits. Not so great.
There's no recording limits in 24/25/30p 4k 8bit and same with the 1080p modes up to 50p.
if only lenses were more affordable.
The new primes and kit zoom are pretty well-priced for a new series of lenses when you compare it against the GM lenses but yeah, they aren't as inexpensive as MFT.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I think i will go with a kit zoom lens if i were to buy a S5. im kinda cheap . haha.
@@timwynn6079 The kit 20-60 is an excellent lens. Sold the 50mm prime as I love the flexibility of the zoom. Bokeh is overrated.
The crappy EVF and poor build quality made me return the S5. I did love the image quality though.
@Jerimiah Cook: Vlogumentaries At the time I went with a Leica SL (same mount as S5) and I was using Panny and Sigma lenses. Keep in mind I don’t shoot video. I understand that for a hybrid shooter, the S5 is a better option than the SL.
The EVF isn't the best on the market, but the build quality is far better than the 2x more expensive Sony cameras. This is a tank compared with the A7SIII or A7IV. I have no issues with the build and reliability.
I feel you on the EVF. I'm not a fan. But on build quality, no complaints here. Mine is holding its functionality and even appearance very well with constant use.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy That was not my experience, unfortunately. The first day I took it out for a photo walk, it lost most of the paint in the corner where it was rubbing against my clothes. I was carrying it with a camera strap.
the demise of Panasonic in the market shows you how important video af is
What Demise?
Panasonic s5 input audios are absolutely horrible. Camera conspiracy is the only that talks about it. There’s no fix for it, needs to have a -40db to be used with 99% of mics.
I love CC videos, but he uses the worst audio solutions on the planet and most of the time he's plugging a Lav mic into the camera. The preamps on this are fine for me with the Rode Wireless Go II, Saramonic Blink500 Pro, and numerous other packs I've reviewed. I've shot at least a hundred videos with this camera on my intheblues channel. Just drop the output gain of your receiver down a bit. The Panasonic preamps are clean as.