Panasonic S5 Review: A Fantastic Camera for Video
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- The Panasonic S5 is a powerful full frame video camera but does have some limitations. Let’s break down the video features of this new camera and see how it compares to Sony, Canon and others! Panasonic S5 on B&H: bhpho.to/2Gekkwi
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Panasonic S5
B&H: bhpho.to/2Gekkwi
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/RHdF
Video Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Sensor
1:09 Body, Stabilization and I/O
4:01 Resolutions and Frame Rates
8:26 Anamorphic and V-Log
9:10 Autofocus
12:02 Audio
12:42 Other Video Features
13:30 Final Recommendations
Other cameras and gear mentioned:
USB-C Battery for the S5
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/yK8Rh7
Panasonic S1
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/jXih
B&H: bhpho.to/32R3o6K
Panasonic S1H
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/YpI1v
B&H: bhpho.to/2QOZYvS
Panasonic GH5
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/Uf2oD4R
B&H: bhpho.to/34YsF1A
Panasonic XLR Adapter
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/LxvfCX
B&H: bhpho.to/3jAwGgI
Sony A7S III
B&H: bhpho.to/3bkHa11
Sony A7 III
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/0yB0P
B&H: bhpho.to/3jHTivF
Fujifilm X-T4
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/LL8l7x
B&H: bhpho.to/34Uwc0U
Panasonic S5 Pros and Cons
Pros:
Full frame 35mm sensor
Smaller body than the S1
Flip out screen
In body stabilization
5.9K and other raw modes over HDMI (with firmware update)
4K 60p
HD 180p slow motion
10-bit 4:2:2
V-Log included
Good low light
Anamorphic mode
Improved video AF
Fantastic video assist features
Cons:
30 minute record limit in some modes
4K 60 is cropped to APS-C
LongGOP only (No ALL-I recording)
Low data rates
AF while improved still can’t compete with other cameras
Rolling shutter could be improved
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This camera was loaned to me from Panasonic for this review. I will not be keeping this camera. This review and it's content was not reviewed or paid for by outside persons or manufacturers. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Wow, I’m a proud owner of an S1H but I still feel like Panasonic doesn’t get enough credit after making so many amazing top of the line cameras.
Yeah AF aside they are killing it!
Too many people need af though, it's become so useful for solo shooters/as a back up, even if they are good at MF
sad asd well i own a gh5 and i shoot myself most of the time. Af could be better but i always get the job done. No other camera has the 6k photo mode and i love it. I do all my self portraits with it. I set it to face detection, start the camera and here we go. It never disapoints me. I was thinking about buying other cameras but 6k mode too important for me. A gh5 is a really good hybrid cam even if it has no canon af. But in photos panasonic af is very very good and for video it is good enough. I will be a happy s5 owner soon
@@sadasd9723 thats truee,...not many ppl can hire focus puller
I agree, its like with all they do they are being refused to be tagged ROYALTY for the fantastic specs they offer. As a Lumix user, I know they ROCK.
I was really hoping for phase detection autofocus. But I definitely appreciate your awesome review as usual Caleb!
Caleb, what are your thoughts on what seems like a lot of noise in the midtones for this camera?
2020 might be a year to forget but what a time to be in the market for a new camera. So many good options to choose from, not to mention cameras like the GH5, G9, and X-T3 seeing discounts! Great review as always, Caleb!
Yeah it is just absurd what we have available to us!
CZcams just recommend me a tonnes of videos about the s5, but yours is the first one I chose, thanks man for convincing me about the s5, I was just about getting the a7iii.
Aw thanks for picking me!
The best review of S5 I've seen so far. Thanks a lot and keep reviewing.
Great video, Caleb! Nice and snappy. 🤓👍
Thanks Gerald! Had a little whoopsie with the time zone but I saw yours and corrected so thank you for that ha! Headed over to watch yours now 💜
Now let's get undone!!!
You two are my go-to's every time a new camera is announced. Thank you both for your amazing work.
@@sebastiank7956 Huge agree. The two best value for time spent CZcamsrs. Little or no skateboarding around the studio, just 90 percent of the stuff you wanna know and done.
@@sebastiank7956 exactly
Caleb: Another good one. The autofocus is clearly not ready for primetime or competitive with Sony and Canon but it does show clear improvement. Despite the mico HDMI this is another bold shot by Panasonic for a ton of value in a cost competitive body.
So far, have loved filming results with the S5 tests we are doing. We won 28 awards making a short film with the GH5s and so this will be interesting to see what it can do for the sequel ... 🙂
Finally - looks like the camera I've been waiting for. Was thinking of going GH5-GH6 but this is full frame and hands down it's like a full frame GH5.
Video Timestamps for you lovely people!
0:00 Intro
0:31 Sensor
1:09 Body, Stabilization and I/O
4:01 Resolutions and Frame Rates
8:26 Anamorphic and V-Log
9:10 Autofocus
12:02 Audio
12:42 Other Video Features
13:30 Final Recommendations
Hey, put the times inside the parenthesis (x:xx) in the description and you will get the times in the timeline of the video 😜
Add them to the main description and CZcams will create chapters in the timeline :) We do that for our videos. No need for parenthesis.
We shoot all our videos on S1H, GH5 and GH5S. But very tempted at Sony now with the a7SIII coming. What will the future hold for the a7IV? And why doesn't Sony offer shutter angles!
I could watch your videos non-stop. Another awesome video and review. Thanks for this, Caleb!
Awesome review as usual, you're my favorite reviewer Caleb, thx for the great job. So clear, quick and clean
Great into there Caleb. Concise, no BS, loved all the facts your brought out. Thx
Dude you sold me on the G85 years ago. I loved that camera so much I bought another one & started my business. Then got the GH5 after watching your video & it’s my favorite camera of all time. I’m watching this video & it just feels right. This is definitely my next camera. Thank you!
it's so easy to like your videos, first it's always a visual feast with framing and lighting, your articulation is genteel, the audio is at the sweet spot and of course the content is on point. thank you
Great overview... as a GH5 owner the S5 is a tempting step up (the cost of lenses is the only thing holding me back). Great to see you back Caleb, love your work!
This guy is one of the most talented vlogger and yet he does not deserve to habe just 500k subscribers...he should be over the 2M mark...
I just bought one but hasn’t shipped yet. My first full frame. Was considering Z5, Z6, R6 and A7iii. In the end, IBIS, fully articulating screen and a great deal won me over for thé S5. I currently have a Canon M50 and Nikon D5500. I consider my new S5 a huge upgrade.
Good review as always 🙌
I'm a big fan, Caleb. You make great content, and your voice is super relaxing.
awesome, quick and very informative review as always!
I love this channel, you are the top reviewer of the world. because you speak it clear with very useful information, concise, complete, concrete and clear.
Amazing video Caleb, extremely helpful!
Im in love with this camera 😍 I dont care a lot about autofocus tracking as I am more a photographer than a videographer. And I love my gx80 and Panasonics ergonomics and Menus 😍
Really, really good review. Watched the Gerald Undone review of the S5 and it really put me off this camera, yet gave a glowing review of the Sony A7SIII a few weeks ago....this seemed much more balanced and gave a whole lot more of what the camera can do. Thanks!
hmmm... really got me considering my first Panasonic. Great first look review.
Nice review, Caleb! I had my fingers crossed for no crop 60fps on this camera... Really wish Panasonic could find a way to include that on their full frame cameras.
I wonder if that might get fixed via a firmware update at some point? I do some much stuff that moves quickly that I prefer 60...
Great review - really detailed, thank you
Helpful my dude
Thanks for a great review! Very comprehensive!
Excellent as always! Thanks Caleb!
Thanks Stronz!
Great video. I'm just getting into photography and video. Your channel is great. I try my best to use your links to support you. Keep up the great work. I learned a lot from your videos.
I'm camera shopping and your video was super helpful!! Thanks 🙂
Great video. I enjoyed it very much keep up posting such interesting videos. Will be back to watch more in the future
Excellent review. You're really helping decide which camera to buy!
Great review. Thanks
Thanks for this review and the great work you do on this channel! Very helpful! Will you make a camera guide for the s5? Would love to learn more about how to use it well.
As always,...great review video!.
Great review. Thanks!
This video has really opened my eyes to a compelling option! I have been teetering on the Lumix G9 vs. future Z6s vs. XT-4. So, why not add a 4th to further muddle my procrastinating brain.
I liked your autofocus test, overall, top notch review. If I were to get into full frame cameras, I believe I would go with this S5. I'm already been a Panasonic GH4 owner for nearly 5 years.
Thanks for a great information video
Well done
ALRIGHT! Finally, this is it! I've been looking for the smaller FF from Panasonic, and the price is good too. Now just more smaller lenses (doesn't have to be super fast) and i'm set! I'm ready to jump aboard on the L-mount directions. Nice that old S-line cameras are getting the AF benefits aswell, feel good.
Hey, thanks so much for this. Exactly the info I needed as I'm looking to upgrade from a GH4. Was leaning toward the A7iii, but S5 seems the way to go for the price point, especially since I'm already familiar with Panasonic and I can get the 4k60 at the same price point. Was also surprised by the results of your comparison of the S-log and V-log. Very helpful video. Thank you!
Have you made the switch yet? curious on your thoughts after doing so
Between you and Gerald, I don't need anyone else to recommend or criticize cameras and various gear :)
Astral'o Pithecus Only that Undone was really off in his review of the S5. This overemphasis of vlogging is just annoying.
@@TheOneMonk Well, vloggers or wannabe vloggers make a good part of these guys' fans...
I'm a film student myself and want a camera for videography; short social media ads, videoclips and so on
Throw in potatoe jet for some humor and fun too LOL
@@PVMMAC I liked him in the beginning, he was funny and down to earth...but then I got frustrated from his continuous Canon adverts. I bet my balls he's a sponsor/paid promoter of Canon, and I just can't keep watching him while he ignored all the great Sony, Panasonic, Fuji and Blackmagic cameras :(
That autofocus definitely seems improved! Still sad it's DFD and not phase detect; it's hard to consider Panasonic's offering without keeping that in mind
I have no idea about the relationship between Sony and Pana in depth, but can you image if Sony gave their juicy PDAF sensors to Panasonic? They would ruin their own video market. Panasonic is insanely valued as seen by the GH5/s, and even their tiny cameras that can record 4K for a long time. If the GH5 came with the lighting quick AF... Imagine how much juicier it would be, and surely it would eat up some Sony sales.
Why are you shooting video in Auto focus?
Everything in detail review thankyou so so much
I would love to see an updated S5 video with the Raw output and new features! This may be the camera I'll upgrade to depending on the A74.
Awesome review
Brilliant video Caleb thank you.
Great review, thank you!
Very informative..well explained.
super presentation, thanks
I know I had to check your AF demo ..but I only looked at that awesome studio you got there dude!
Great review!!!
I have found one second hand for about 800 bought a year ago so this video helped me make my final decision thx!
I bought one for 800€, atmos ninja V for 300€. Bam, now its full frame prores RAW camera at 1200€. Take that black magic pocket cameras :D
People are sleeping on the S5, it's an amazing all around performer.
Def looking to grab this to go with my gh5 set up next year.
Thanks for the video. This was helpful in my purchasing decision.
You have a really good way of presenting yourself. A good CZcams persona, as the Mattifesto channel would say.
I just don't understand Panasonic. They already have their nice full frame line. The lenses are so expensive that I have no idea who would buy a starter camera with this expensive mount. Meanwhile us m43 shooters are left in the dust. No meaningful updates/upgrades in a long time. Where's the GH6? Rant done. You're video was informative and great as always.
Guess they back to micro4/3 at 2022year.. next year they trying to fight with Canon and Sony and lest playing with L-mount. Phones has smaller sensor than micro but it's makes able make more AI post processing in camera faster. Raw, vlogs and so on are cool.. but time costs more and more... I don't have time for prostproduction.. I need to work faster and make money but not playing with super cameras for narrative feature.. unfortunately
Makes you wonder if they are pushing as many M43 users to this mount, then coming back with a M43 mount in a little while for those who don't switch...Apple does this kind of marketing all the time (new and better model, but underpowered, then a more powerful model 6 months later).
Panasonic confirmed they are working on another GH camera.
@@chilko after olympus lie I don't recommend to trust words only
@@chilko Awesome. Seems like they will release it after they move as many to the higher profit FF? Looking forward to a GH6 though! Thanks.
Thanks...
We are having a lot of "Camera (features)" in those new entry level FF mirrorless : Panasonic S5, Nikon Z5... Happy to see camera makers are coming with interesting tools for us to enjoy photography.
In the of techs the future look promising for next updates : Z6, Z7, S1,... RP, R
Thanks.
Why? These cameras offer very little for photography, pretty much all new features are for video
You’re my best reviewer man!
Oh man...what a great year for cameras, and at this price point the S5 might be the go-to for me.
Hey there! Really like the video. I’m a filmmaker currently using Sony a6300. Looking forward to upgrading to a Full frame camera for video. With my budget I think this is the best option, comparing to the new coming a7c. I also take some photos for fun, so a hybrid is a must, otherwise I’d just go for the BMD pocket 6k. This video helped a lot in my decision! :)
Great video 📸
REALLY a great review
Love your reviews Caleb.
I'd be interested in an L Mount Alliance video overview once the next round of f/w comes through. For instance, the Sigma fp was too niche for me to start with, but the compatibility makes it very tempting once funds permit (although this S5 may alter that equation.) Also, the Leica SL2 has some interesting video specs, I believe.
Awesome video. Well done - subscribed.
thanks Paul! Welcome aboard!!!
Just a heads-up! Recording the screen/view finder DOES impact the autofocus! Would like to see if it improves when you just record some video.
Outstanding overview and review. Really am thinking this is a FF GH5 or close to it. I’m really tempted on this.
Soooo tempting but I'm sitting on my hands until the official GH6/s announcements because I've got a whole lot of nice M43 glass at this point and M43 still feels like it gives me more bang for the buck when it comes to optics.
Lol I just read a article with a Panasonic guy literally saying they are still considering a gh6...which means it’s still not even in development. A gh6...if at all...is not coming anytime soon
@@RandomMotoThings I read the interview as well. You're talking about an interview translated pretty poorly from Japanese.
"Regarding the replacement model for the GH camera that you asked about, I will inform you but the information may be spread. Of course, we are considering it, and we look forward to seeing you there."
Look forward to seeing you there. The rumors have been out for quite awhile that the GH6 announcement was coming this fall. You think that the GH6 rumors were about... the S5?
So did you buy the S5 or are you getting the GH6?
@@michaelcroff7097 I think I decided to stick with MFT and go with the GH6. The S5 felt like too many sacrifices from a usability perspective--it depends so much on external recording capabilities then sticks you with a micro HDMI and a screen that can't articulate when you've got the HDMI port in use. To me as a run and gun, a flexible workhorse GH6 wins out over the modestly superior dynamic range and low light capability of the S5.
I don't really film myself so I'm happy to stay with the Panasonic value proposition, even if it means the AF isn't stellar.
13:00 Very glad to see that out of frame areas of non-16:9 aspect ratios can actually be dimmed down.
I have always found the frame markings on the GH5 a bit lacking because they were just dashed grey lines, which blend in with the video in many situations, making composing for widescreen aspect ratios more tedious than it needed to be. With the frame mask you can actually see at a glance how the composition looks. It's one of the little things that can help one improve their video skills... thank you Panasonic!
I was so excited when they announced the frame guides with the new firmware... And when I saw what they looked like eventually, I felt cheated. Still hoping Panasonic will fix this.
Great video comparing this camera with the other Lumix cameras.
Thank you!
thanks
I'm thinking of scoring it myself for the channel. Filming booms in low light!
Nice
Caleb! What mic did you use when you were vlogging? Sounded great’ LOVED the vid 💪🏻
Great video, again. The price point on this thing is amazing for what it offers.
thanksssssss for a great vid
Liked seeing the studio space, Caleb! Have you done a tour/explanation for the setups you have there?
Great review covered everything we were looking for, it does look to be a pretty good hybrid an an excellent video camera. We are taking a serious look at it. Thanks Caleb. Just curious you didn't say if you would buy it, I guess not as you have the S1.
I just bought s5 I’m ready to have fun 🤙
To me the question here is how to think about the Blackmagic after the S5 raw comes out. The BMPCC4K looked like a pretty good upgrade path from the GH5, but now the plot thickens.
That might depend on what lenses you use, too. If you typically use Canon or other full frame lenses on a Speedbooster, the S5 makes sense with an adapter as you dont need new lenses. But if you have mostly m43 native lenses, you'll need a bunch of new lenses for the S5.
@@raksh9 Certainly a factor. I've got some nice native glass for MFT and that was a consideration with looking at the BMPCC4K for sure. But I'm covered with FF too, and there's the Metabones XL which gives you close to FF on the MFT. I've got a lot of options to sort through but I guess that's one of those good problems. I will say this is a lot of camera for two thousand bucks.
Too totally different ballparks imo. Black magic has a certain look to its imagery that i think still separates itself from mirrorless cameras imo. Also, braw is very efficient and has multiple codec options. It’s much better than pro res raw in terms of flexibility and options so it’s not quite the same. Also keep in mind, it’s raw is ALL internal. No atomos needed.
I think the S5 would be a good complimentary camera to the pocket 4k and 6k I’m actually thinking about it.
@@RandomMotoThings Well, that's just it. All these bodies have a mix of strengths and weaknesses and in the end it's what's the best fit for the individual shooter. I may rent this and the BMPCC, see how they feel in use, then send them back and play with the files I get and see if there's an obvious way to go.
The other thing to consider is that if you want to take photos the bmpcc doesnt do so well, but I guess you still have the gh5 for that :)
I just got gifted the GH5 as my first DSLR by a friend of mine for my birthday
Thank you for the good video. I am in S.Korea and English is my 2nd language, but your good pronunciation and detailed explanation are good enough for me to understand. Thumbs up !!
Sir, do you think the quality of images by X1500 is worse than S5?
Mostly I make videos of street food. It needs fast AF and deep depth. So I also consider the Panasonic X1500 camcorder. However, I also consider a good quality of images and filming inside of restaurants or filming in the evening. Because of these 2 matters, I hesitate to choose X1500. I do not color correction after editing at Premier Pro. My style is quickly filming, editing, and loading on CZcams. In this aspect, the X1500 is good for me. May I look forward to your reply?
One more thought; would you recommend jumping from the A7iii to the S5? It feels a little lateral, but (on paper) you still get some really good video upgrades, obviously the biggest being anamorphic.
This is the first full frame camera to make me seriously consider buying it. The price is right and it hasn't been beaten to death with the cripple hammer.
Awesome review. Very detailed. This seems like the perfect hybrid camera for the price. I've been looking at Canon and Sony but this one may sway me to Panasonic.
Thanks! Yeah it is a tough call with all of these killer offerings!
Very good review and introduction. Thanks! I would definitely get this camera but I can't deal with contrast only autofocus that I had with the GH5. If and when Panasonic decides to get phased detect autofocus, I would consider their cameras again.
Fantastic video. Just one tiny thing: I would have loved to see some stabilisation comparisons.
You know what we all want.......GH5, GH5's and S5 comparison and if it's worth to upgrade. Only thing I don't like about it is not having 2 UHS II slots since I upgraded to all UHS II to dual record.
Looks like they’ve finally did a full frame GH5 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
That's exactly what they did
Have had a couple of Lumix cameras and have been considering a switch back to Sony, but the S5 is very tempting. Thanks for the excellent review!
Though I don't use autofocus much I do wish they'd just develop a phase detect autofocus system.
That's dope✨✨💥
Nice. I use a GH5 a lot so it will be interesting to give this one a go. Good review!
it's hard to choose between Panasonic S5 or bmpcc 4K. Thank you for the details.
Bmpcc 4k for best image quality and tweakability. S5 for allround use. I want both😂
Specs look great other than a clearly artificial 30 minute limit for 4K 30 fps internal.
Yeah right ?!
Many thanks for your review ! After much reflexion, I was about to order a BMPCC 4K...but this S5 seems to change the game now
I would still say the pocket 6k is better at $2000
@Daniel Tomczak that’s unfortunate because there’s a lot more to video than that crop. MOST movies are filmed with super 35 sensors. For video this shouldn’t be that much of a issue I just think people get too enamored with the “full frame hype”. I think super 35 is more than sufficient and the most important thing imo should be image quality, codecs, raw, video tools etc. To each is own though I respect the opinion
Nice & Thanks :)