I recently switched from the Sony FX30 to the LUMIX S5ii. I'm glad I did. I think the LUMIX colors are more accurate and natural compared to Sony. My initial shots straight out of the S5ii gave me skin tones that I actually see in real life. The FX30 tends to make me more yellow or red. The one profile that made my skin look accurate in the FX30 was Cine4. Outside of that, I always had to adjust my skin in post. With the S5ii, I'm happy with what I see right away. I actually started my filmmaking journey with LUMIX using the GH5. I shot a feature film with the GH5. I switched to Sony, starting with the A7iv, for the autofocus. I then went to the FX30 because I fell for the "cinema" tag. But, now with the S5ii, I am very happy to be back with LUMIX. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Totally agree. Love the LUMIX color space. I've been using Phantom LUTs with it and haven't had to color grade much beyond minor lighting adjustments lately.
Appreciate the kind words David! It’ll come one day. For now I’m just doing my best to try and stay consistent and get content out that people can enjoy
Dope review! I was between the 2..looking to move out of GH5 simply for the low light capabilities. GH7 is good but S5iix low light might do it for me.
People fail to realize that the S5 II is a budget prosumer camera. The FX3 is the beginning of Sony pro line. Comparing the S5 II to the FX3 says a lot about how capable the camera is for ~$2000. The S5 II should actually be compared to the A7 IV. And Lumix has a great useful features why Sony only focuses on specs. Lumix cameras are great Hybrid Cinema cameras.
Although I am a Lumix shooter (previously shot Sony aps-c cameras, and a Nikon D750), I wouldn't say that Sony cameras are all about specs; at least, not their video-focused cameras, as they only have 12MP sensors and can only shoot in 4K max resolution. It's kind of weird because it seems like most agencies want their camera ops to shoot on an FX6, even if the production ISN'T going to be taking advantage of Sony's major distinguishing attributes (i.e., great autofocus and 4K in high frame rates).
@@marin_real_estate_photographylol nobody watches anything directly on 6k. Too many of yall get caught up in that resolution. Most consumed RUclips or social media but let’s say you do get something on tv. It’s still being seen in 4k. Only thing 6k is better for at this point is if you have a vfx person, because it’s easier to do after effects with more detail. As far as the naked eye? You wouldn’t be able to tell if you short on that lumix in 6k vs a 4k setting at all the exact same settings lol
I actually get some look when I shoot sigma vs Sony lens in general though. Sigma comes off darker and more contrasty. And that will be on the same camera. It would be great to see the same lens brand compared on the different camera systems.
@@prestonurvina totally understandable. Just pointed that out. Because of my experience. I have mixed kit. Maybe could be a future video idea. Great video!!!
hi nice review, could you test out how cameras handle when you try like a push or pull fast shot towards someone, and when following someone from behind but still having that handheld motion. if the faster sensor on the FX3 gives a more pleasing look in those scenarios than the S5ii, and using only ibis no ES
Both great cameras though I’d prefer the s5iix over the s5ii to get access to the better codecs. A great feature in the s5ii/x is the real time lut so you can apply your own luts directly on the v-log for fast turnarounds
I feel it! I use the FX3 in my full-time gig, and the S5II/S9 at home. LOVE the LUMIX IBIS. LOVE the Sony low light. wish I could combine those two features into one camera lol
If I had to start all over again I’d go LUMIX. Partly for kicks, partly for opengate, partly for the IBIS. Currently, I’m heavily invested into Sony glass and understand how it works to get the images I need with my A7IV and going through the process of liquidating my entire setup to rebuild my kit and learn a new system isn’t worthwhile for me. When I get to the point where I can’t do what I want with the tools I have, I’m sure I’ll look elsewhere, but for now I’ve not reached the ceiling of my current camera (:
@ there are a few really good offerings from Nikon now too - they stepped up their video game. I’m gonna wait a bit before I make the call on Nikon, though. Now that they’ve acquired RED I want to give them time to integrate some technology - I really think RED will be a huge catalyst for them in the video field.
As videographers, we are blessed with lots of great cameras. The camera market is... kind of weird. everyone is hyped about higher resolutions (8K, anyone???), yet the 4K cinema and hybrid cameras from Sony seem to be doing pretty well for themselves, despite being, what, four years old now??? Personally, I love my S5 IIX. It would have been great if Panasonic had released something with the 12MP sensor in the FX3 / FX6 / a7S III (and good autofocus) four years ago. I am guessing Sony wouldn't sell that sensor to Panasonic.
Reliable AF and 4k120 is well worth the money to me, open gate is useless if its not in focus at all, slow readout speeds means jello effect when i whip pan. No IBIS would replace a gimbal, if i need stability while moving, it is inevitable to go that route Different tools for different needs I’d say
Have you even tried the focus on s5iix man?? I have never owned one always shot on Sony but I hate it when people say things that they are not supposed to say just to glorify what they have 😂
So I have the original S5 and I literally just made a video saying how I’m not going to upgrade because the footage I get is comparable to the Sony FX3…people really sleep on lumix but I prefer their images over the highly overratted canon and Sony plus the price and value is incredible
In my country the S5II is less than half the price and considering how well it performs I'd say it's a great choice. Unfortunately Panasonic isn't very big here, I suppose it's because they don't do much marketing here.
@@garreswe I feel like Panasonic has been quietly one of the best camera brands for a long time. They don’t throw nearly as much money at marketing as say Canon or Sony. With the way that they’ve been listening to their customers, and putting out great products, I think they will see considerable growth in the creator economy.
@@prestonurvina Panasonic indeed have great products. From what I hear they update the cameras way more often than other brands and the cameras are very competitively priced. But have they listened to their customers though? The S9 received a lot of criticism for its lack of EVF etc and there has been a lot of negativity from the customers recently. This makes me wonder if Panasonic either doesn't listen too well of if they are bad at PR/marketing. They rarely talk about strategy and how they think when it comes to design etc so a lot of people get angry or disappointed. I think they should improve their communication and community handling, that would make the customers happier when they make cameras like S5D or lenses like 26 mm f/8.
To all the Sony guys out there…it’s kinda telling that a cheap(ish) hybrid is being constantly compared to and doing really well against the Sony’s cinema lineup. The Sony mirrorless era is over, you have to compare LUMIX to a different class of camera to even get a tie
S5II doesn't have a fan. Also I use Lumix but a recent corporate shoot in a warehouse the FX3 kicked ass the look was just better AF better under the difficult lighting and reds where red where as Lumix reds are orange. In a nutshell making my editing far more efficient. I'm probably gonna get an FX3
It’s sitting in front of me, but here’s an excerpt from Panasonic themselves if that helps. “Both versions of the new camera have a fan system built into the body that draws air into the ‘prism housing’ to keep the sensor and processor cool.” www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/cameras-camcorders/lumix-expert-advice-learn/lumix-expert-advice/new-features-bring-phase-detection-af-and-active-is-to-lumix-s5ii.html
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Lumix S5II is the winner here , no doubts. Great photo quality and video specs!
I recently switched from the Sony FX30 to the LUMIX S5ii. I'm glad I did. I think the LUMIX colors are more accurate and natural compared to Sony. My initial shots straight out of the S5ii gave me skin tones that I actually see in real life. The FX30 tends to make me more yellow or red. The one profile that made my skin look accurate in the FX30 was Cine4. Outside of that, I always had to adjust my skin in post. With the S5ii, I'm happy with what I see right away.
I actually started my filmmaking journey with LUMIX using the GH5. I shot a feature film with the GH5. I switched to Sony, starting with the A7iv, for the autofocus. I then went to the FX30 because I fell for the "cinema" tag. But, now with the S5ii, I am very happy to be back with LUMIX. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Totally agree. Love the LUMIX color space. I've been using Phantom LUTs with it and haven't had to color grade much beyond minor lighting adjustments lately.
@@prestonurvina One day I will have to try the Phantom LUT's, although I am pretty happy with the V-LOG to 709 LUT by Gamut.
Preston you deserve many more subs. Digging your content. Concise, well shot and helpful. Subscribed.
Appreciate the kind words David! It’ll come one day. For now I’m just doing my best to try and stay consistent and get content out that people can enjoy
Dope review! I was between the 2..looking to move out of GH5 simply for the low light capabilities. GH7 is good but S5iix low light might do it for me.
@@NickOFFDuty thanks! Yeah, LUMIX is great in low light. The Sony is just ridiculous at this point! lol
I actually like the colors better on the S5II REC 709 log transform ….
V-log is a beautiful profile!
The LUMIX is what I am going with. Dope video bro
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People fail to realize that the S5 II is a budget prosumer camera. The FX3 is the beginning of Sony pro line. Comparing the S5 II to the FX3 says a lot about how capable the camera is for ~$2000. The S5 II should actually be compared to the A7 IV.
And Lumix has a great useful features why Sony only focuses on specs. Lumix cameras are great Hybrid Cinema cameras.
Yeah. That’s kind of why I wanted to make this. For the money, the Lumix lineup is pretty great
Although I am a Lumix shooter (previously shot Sony aps-c cameras, and a Nikon D750), I wouldn't say that Sony cameras are all about specs; at least, not their video-focused cameras, as they only have 12MP sensors and can only shoot in 4K max resolution. It's kind of weird because it seems like most agencies want their camera ops to shoot on an FX6, even if the production ISN'T going to be taking advantage of Sony's major distinguishing attributes (i.e., great autofocus and 4K in high frame rates).
@@marin_real_estate_photographylol nobody watches anything directly on 6k. Too many of yall get caught up in that resolution. Most consumed RUclips or social media but let’s say you do get something on tv. It’s still being seen in 4k.
Only thing 6k is better for at this point is if you have a vfx person, because it’s easier to do after effects with more detail. As far as the naked eye? You wouldn’t be able to tell if you short on that lumix in 6k vs a 4k setting at all the exact same settings lol
I actually get some look when I shoot sigma vs Sony lens in general though. Sigma comes off darker and more contrasty. And that will be on the same camera. It would be great to see the same lens brand compared on the different camera systems.
Yeah, unfortunately I didn't have a Sigma for the FX3
@@prestonurvina totally understandable. Just pointed that out. Because of my experience. I have mixed kit. Maybe could be a future video idea. Great video!!!
@@vanrobinson2506 thank you 🙏🏼
i shoot lot in night but with some ambient light but haven't had situation where you want to crank up ISO so high
@@rohitvin1 yeah, both of these cameras have great low light capabilities
Thanks for the comparison!
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hi nice review, could you test out how cameras handle when you try like a push or pull fast shot towards someone, and when following someone from behind but still having that handheld motion.
if the faster sensor on the FX3 gives a more pleasing look in those scenarios than the S5ii, and using only ibis no ES
I can make a short of this. Probably in a couple if weeks when I get the fx3 back
@@prestonurvina thanks
Good stuff bro… s5iix is incredible the fx3 doesn’t warrant the price at all
Sold all my Sony gear, got my S9 few days ago and I’m absolutely frothing it, now that the record limit is gone. It’s a mini S5ii. Love it
@@ProjectLabz it really is a mini S5II!
@@prestonurvina lumix lab is what’s going to keep me in the lumix eco system for a long time. It’s so clutch
@@ProjectLabz yeah, looking forward to it expanding to more creators, and looks
Both great cameras though I’d prefer the s5iix over the s5ii to get access to the better codecs. A great feature in the s5ii/x is the real time lut so you can apply your own luts directly on the v-log for fast turnarounds
I was impatient at launch. Definitely should’ve waited and went with the S5IIX
I’ve used the s5 iix for a little while loved it and used the fx30 for a shorter while loved it too, can’t afford the fx3 lol
I feel it! I use the FX3 in my full-time gig, and the S5II/S9 at home.
LOVE the LUMIX IBIS. LOVE the Sony low light. wish I could combine those two features into one camera lol
Watching numerous videos on these cameras it always seems that the colors with the LUMIX are just better than the Sony.
@@Doc2705 I agree. V-Log comes out beautifully
If I had to start all over again I’d go LUMIX. Partly for kicks, partly for opengate, partly for the IBIS. Currently, I’m heavily invested into Sony glass and understand how it works to get the images I need with my A7IV and going through the process of liquidating my entire setup to rebuild my kit and learn a new system isn’t worthwhile for me. When I get to the point where I can’t do what I want with the tools I have, I’m sure I’ll look elsewhere, but for now I’ve not reached the ceiling of my current camera (:
I feel that. Switching systems definitely sucks. And you always take a loss doing it.
But now there's nikon. That's what i'd do anyway.
@ there are a few really good offerings from Nikon now too - they stepped up their video game. I’m gonna wait a bit before I make the call on Nikon, though. Now that they’ve acquired RED I want to give them time to integrate some technology - I really think RED will be a huge catalyst for them in the video field.
@@Nathan_Lundstrom Yeah! It’ll be really interesting to see what they do over at Nikon.
4:05 the pinks are wild in comparison on the Sony to Lumix
Yeah, highly prefer skin tones in the V-Log
As videographers, we are blessed with lots of great cameras. The camera market is... kind of weird. everyone is hyped about higher resolutions (8K, anyone???), yet the 4K cinema and hybrid cameras from Sony seem to be doing pretty well for themselves, despite being, what, four years old now???
Personally, I love my S5 IIX. It would have been great if Panasonic had released something with the 12MP sensor in the FX3 / FX6 / a7S III (and good autofocus) four years ago. I am guessing Sony wouldn't sell that sensor to Panasonic.
Yeah, unless you need a specific spec, at this point it’s very subjective and user preference.
Reliable AF and 4k120 is well worth the money to me, open gate is useless if its not in focus at all, slow readout speeds means jello effect when i whip pan.
No IBIS would replace a gimbal, if i need stability while moving, it is inevitable to go that route
Different tools for different needs I’d say
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Manual focus…… you’re welcome
Have you even tried the focus on s5iix man?? I have never owned one always shot on Sony but I hate it when people say things that they are not supposed to say just to glorify what they have 😂
manual focus and done, no need to reli always in AF
So I have the original S5 and I literally just made a video saying how I’m not going to upgrade because the footage I get is comparable to the Sony FX3…people really sleep on lumix but I prefer their images over the highly overratted canon and Sony plus the price and value is incredible
@@hiimty1 yeah the OG S5 is what got me into LUMIX. I completely agree
yeah man - this is good.
Appreciate it! 🤙🏼
To be absolutely fair to Casey when he said that was probably back in GH four days
@@JeffBourke still applies. If I don’t have a camera with my I use my phone. Whichever is the best to capture with at the moment
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The Lumix autofocus and colours were better to my eyes....
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@@sdhute I get it. I'm in Colorado
In my country the S5II is less than half the price and considering how well it performs I'd say it's a great choice. Unfortunately Panasonic isn't very big here, I suppose it's because they don't do much marketing here.
@@garreswe I feel like Panasonic has been quietly one of the best camera brands for a long time. They don’t throw nearly as much money at marketing as say Canon or Sony.
With the way that they’ve been listening to their customers, and putting out great products, I think they will see considerable growth in the creator economy.
@@prestonurvina Panasonic indeed have great products. From what I hear they update the cameras way more often than other brands and the cameras are very competitively priced.
But have they listened to their customers though? The S9 received a lot of criticism for its lack of EVF etc and there has been a lot of negativity from the customers recently. This makes me wonder if Panasonic either doesn't listen too well of if they are bad at PR/marketing. They rarely talk about strategy and how they think when it comes to design etc so a lot of people get angry or disappointed.
I think they should improve their communication and community handling, that would make the customers happier when they make cameras like S5D or lenses like 26 mm f/8.
Camera comparisons without the exact same lens defeat the purpose.
Maybe, if you're comparing strictly image quality.
Video: Sony
Hybrid: Lumix
Photo: Nikon
To all the Sony guys out there…it’s kinda telling that a cheap(ish) hybrid is being constantly compared to and doing really well against the Sony’s cinema lineup.
The Sony mirrorless era is over, you have to compare LUMIX to a different class of camera to even get a tie
Lumix s5IIX can shoot 5.8K open gate ProRes HQ 10bit 422 on SSD without external monitor and the weight.
@@moojoo1972 yeah, I should’ve waited and purchased the X for sure. I was impatient.
S5II doesn't have a fan. Also I use Lumix but a recent corporate shoot in a warehouse the FX3 kicked ass the look was just better AF better under the difficult lighting and reds where red where as Lumix reds are orange. In a nutshell making my editing far more efficient. I'm probably gonna get an FX3
@@livestreamsuk6004 it has a fan.
And yeah the FX3 is a great option!
@@prestonurvina No it doesn't are you getting mixed up with the S5IIX?
It’s sitting in front of me, but here’s an excerpt from Panasonic themselves if that helps.
“Both versions of the new camera have a fan system built into the body that draws air into the ‘prism housing’ to keep the sensor and processor cool.”
www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/cameras-camcorders/lumix-expert-advice-learn/lumix-expert-advice/new-features-bring-phase-detection-af-and-active-is-to-lumix-s5ii.html
@@livestreamsuk6004it’s as easy as Google. Why you assuming stuff and commenting it as a fact. Lmao
@@livestreamsuk6004 it has a fan :)