I was a Sony fanboy... until I tried the Panasonic S5 | Panasonic S5 User Experience
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Are you thinking of buying the Panasonic S5? Do you currently own a Sony camera? COMMENT BELOW - LET'S CHAT!
I feel like people in the camera world always pigeon hole themselves into one corner - especially when it comes to debating "which camera brand is best".
I recently bought the Panasonic S5 after using/investing a lot into the Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras over the past 4 years.
I was a little bit worried about the Panasonic S5's autofocus amongst some other things that I have been spoiled by with my Sony cameras. However, the Panasonic S5 is hands down my favourite camera i've ever owned and beats the Sony cameras in every way when it comes to actual user experience.
The bottom line is, I enjoy using the Panasonic S5 - and that's what we should be focussing on more nowadays since pretty much every new(ish) camera can produce stunning results.
Thank you for watching this video and please consider subscribing if you did enjoy this video then please consider subscribing! I'll be posting a lot more videos like this one in the future and would love to have you along on the ride.
Much love
Josh
Vlogging has skewed every judgement on new cameras. In normal filmmaking what you pull focus from and to, would never be left to a piece of tech. It's a creative decision that determines the flow of the story. For stills I find good ergonomics far more important than spec sheet bragging rights, whatever the camera.
I would agree with you there. It seems that prosumer cameras are now being compared for the UA-cam world more than they are for the professional world (not that UA-cam can't be professional).
I can understand this though... With the rise in popularity of UA-cam content and people becoming more invested in making videos by themselves, it's understandable why certain features are sought after more than they used to be. This camera has taught me not to care too much about the spec sheets/online reviews though; after all, the ergonomics alone make this camera a joy to use, let alone the great pro features it packs for the money!
I just switched from my 2 year old GH5 to the full frame world. Thought about going for the sony a7siii but I had such a joy using my GH5 that I wanted to switch to a similar body. After buying the S5 I'm not disappointed at all and the image quality you can get out of this camera is INSANE. We're talking cinema quality for less than 2k.
Hey David! Thanks for the comment and for watching this video!
I 100% agree. No other camera on the market can realistically compete with the video functionality and quality you’re getting at this price point with the S5. All that’s left now for me is to pick up an Atomos Ninja V so I can make the most of the RAW codecs! 🙌🏼
@@JoshCameron I hope you’ve got a server 😬
@@aaronharper444 Hahaaha yeah gonna need all the storage I can get!
Same with me, bought S5 after years with GH5. Now use them both with Ninja V and pretty happy with this setup. The only unpleasant surprise for me was lacking of Focus Transition feature in S5. It was incredibly helpful in GH5 in terms of focus operations. Hope it'll be added with firmware.
@@CostaSparrow Well panasonic actually roll out useful firmware updates (unlike sony), so maybe we will see it in the future...
Really good channel and like your S5 videos a lot, well done. Used multiple Panasonics, Sony and Nikon in the past - right now have A7III and multiple premium Sony lenses, shoot mainly photos and now getting into video, the quality of your videos convinced me to get S5 to use for video - one on order now!
Hey dude! Thanks for the kind words - that's great to hear, I really hope you enjoy the S5!
Found and watched your s5 videos 3 days after bought the s5. Subscribed
Wahey! Congrats on your new camera and thanks for the support :)
Glad I ran into this video I been thinking about this camera. Just subscribed!
Hey Eddy! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! Planning on uploading a lot more on this camera so stay tuned!
Got this in my recommended and was curious what you had to say, but I did not expect my head popping up in the video! (I'm the dude in the thumbnail from the howtocreative video). Anyway, awesome to see that you share my consensus on the quality of this camera. It has been such a joy to use, especially with the size and ibis there's almost no wrong moment to have this camera with you. Regarding auto-focus you are spot on, not great for video, but at the cost and quality of this camera you're stepping into the realm of high professional video, where autofocus is not a prioriety. Nice work!
Hey buddy! Haha small world, love the videos that are being produced over at HowToCreative. Thanks for the kind words - glad you agree with my take on the camera (I know it's very similar to your take!). Really love this camera - I think more people should give it a try!
If Panasonic had as good autofocus I would have stuck with Panasonic rather than switch over to Sony. My first UA-cam cam was a Panasonic. Sony autofocus is just so reliable when you do videos by yourself.
Oh 100% Sony’s are so much better for self-filming and UA-cam content - whenever you just need to “set it and forget it” so to speak... I’ve gotta say though, as someone that’s primarily behind the camera and not in front of it - I much prefer the Panasonic!
@@JoshCameron I agree with you on that! I've been shooting since 1965. Im not afraid of manual focus, it just would make my shooting more difficult ...
Great, informative video, subscribed
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this video!
I fully agree with your opinion. I‘m using my S5 for few weeks now and I‘m very happy with it. I hope the native lens selection will grow and more companies start to offer l-mount lenses soon 👍
Yeah that’s the only thing that’s a little bit of a downer for me as well. I have the Panasonic S 24-105 F4 and so far it’s absolutely fantastic. Seems to be covering almost every base for me.... I’m excited for Panasonic to roll out their trio of prime lenses (35/1.8, 50/1.8 and 85/1.8). I know the 85mm is already out but for me I’d get more use out of the 50mm!
@@JoshCameron I started with the 20-60mm and added the 85mm 1.8 a few days ago. As I'm very happy with it I'm excited for the other 3 primes, too. Espacially the 24mm 1.8, as I like the 24mm look in videos. Hopefully they will be released soon : )
@@MrTifoso31 Sounds great! Yeah me too, I can't wait for the 50mm 1.8 - it's about time they had an affordable 50mm prime in their line up haha!
That set of upcoming 1.8 primes, and the 20-60 (perfect zoom range)is the main reason I want the S5, coming from a G7 and G9 will only make it more enjoyable. To me even IBIS is more important than AF.
Last month I sold all my Sony gear and bought a nearly new Panasonic S5 with the kit lens and a 50mm prime. I also got myself a nearly new S1 body and a second hand 24-105mm kit lens. You just highlighted all the reasons why I sold my Sony camera and lenses. Even the S1 for all the fact that it is big and bulky feels right when I am holding it. Something that the Sony cameras I have owned never quite have. Also since I owned a GH5 and a G9 in the past , there wasn’t quite the learning curve that I usually struggle with when I buy a new camera. Thanks for an informative and interesting video.
Thanks for the insight! I'll definitely look into this.... Coming from a7s3
Thanks for watching, Francis!
I agree totaly about everything, pros, cons and usability. Well done !
Thanks Magnus!
This video made me like you and your content. I fully agree with everything you say.
I currently am a Canon photographer and a Sony (a6300) videomaker, BUT.....this specific Panasonic model makes me definitely want to switch over. And I KNOW that this year I will purchase the Panasonic S5 (I'm speaking it into existence) :)
Thank you so much for the kind words mate! If you do decide to make that jump to the S5 then please let me know as i'd love to hear how you get on with it!
@@JoshCameron Yes, I sure will and I definitely am going to mention you in my review video. Thanks again for your very inspiring and honest take on this specific model.
Watch me in December :)
Thank you for making this video. I’ve recently sold my Sony A7S and I’m looking to switch to a new system. Really thinking about the s5...
Hello Anne and thank you for your comment - really happy to hear that it was helpful for you! The S5 is a fantastic choice if you’re not 100% dependant on video auto focus. The colours are lovely, the form factor is great and it’s an absolute joy to use!
Honest review, I’m a long time still photographer and Canon user. I do have all R serie 5 and 6 cameras
But the prime lenses are so heavy and really expensive I’m looking at the S5 with 3 prime lenses. Glad to ear that for stills auto focus is really good.
👍 Good description of the pros and cons. I use the G95 and G9 and am very happy with them for what I do. The S5 sounds like a great camera, but I have invested heavily in lenses for the MFT system and for 90% of what I do MFT is completely satisfactory and FF not required and the benefits of the smaller lensed system are more beneficial to me. That's not to say there are not situations where I would benefit from FF, or that I'm trying to argue that FF isn't better for others. Not at all. I'm also not precious about brands and appreciate the strengths of different manufacturers and cameras, but I do think a lot of folk get put off Panasonic by the AF reputation, and don't appreciate the strengths such as those you mentioned such as ergonomics, menu system, touch screen and stabilisation, all of which I appreciate greatly. It is of course right to highlight the weakness of Lumix cameras in regard to video AF, and it is something to be taken into consideration when choosing, but as you say depending on what you do and how much you rely on AF then it needn't be a show stopper for some. I also like that you mentioned that for photos the AF is good, which it is. A lot of reviews don't highlight that, and many could think that it's poor all round. That's definitely not the case and for photography it can be better than other systems as long as you choose appropriate settings. Hope you enjoy using your S5. 🙂
Hello Kenny and thank you for your comment - really appreciate you taking the time to write such a comprehensive response to this video! Yes I completely agree with you. Something that is taxing my wallet quite heavily is the transition from E Mount glass to Full Frame L Mount glass (It's so damn expensive!). I'm really glad you noticed that I took a different approach to this comparison rather than just slating it compared to some of the other reviews out there. As you rightly pointed out, the ergonomics, stabilisation and user-friendliness was the first thing I noticed after getting this camera. I feel like people are too quick to jump on 'what's wrong' with a camera as opposed to appreciating what's right with it.
Photography with this camera is insane. This is the one area where I have literally zero complaints. Dynamic range, low light, AF functions are all amazing!
Really hope you stick around to watch my upcoming videos on the S5 and I really appreciate your support.
Have a great day, Kenny!
I’ve been using the LUMIX G7 and am looking to have a substantial upgrade that I’ll grow with over time. The S5 has so many features that I probably won’t use straight away, like 10 bit colors and external 5.9k.
However, for the price… this feels like a camera that I’ll continue to learn and grow with for years. The Sony Alpha series is great, but seems really limited in its color and codec options. Thank you for this video!!
I completely agree with you on this, and I feel like the S5 will constantly be improved upon by Panasonic as time goes on.
It'll defo be more feature rich than cameras to come for a few years, and at a much better price!
I got my s5 now for a few days and after doing a few tests I'm blown away by the images it creates. I now realized how terribly technical and oversharpened the picture from my A6400 looks like in comparison. I looooove the character that comes out towards the highlights. The Auto-Focus worked totally fine with a little bit of customization.
Very nice! I love the colours the S5 produces! Espescially CineD and V-log look very different than in the GH5
Yeah I love the colours too! I find there's a weird yellow shift in the skin tones in CineD but it's easy to fix !
@@JoshCameron I guess I like that look, the other profiles especially natural look very orange to me
Honestly, the autofocus on the S5 isn't all that bad with the new firmware. Yeah, Sony has tack-sharp autofocus and the AI processing is absolutely spot-on, nearly telepathic in some cases, but the S5 is more of a joy to use. The menus are clear and easy to access, the camera's handling is much more "friendly" and satisfying, and Panasonic hasn't randomly crippled the touch-screen like Sony has, for some reason. I plan to sell my A7iii and get an S5 as my primary shooter, and get an a6100 or even a ZV-1 for my vlogging / streaming camera.
I have the same sentiments as you! The S5 is definitely the nicer camera to use, and I completely agree with the satisfaction point as well.
I've never been happier to shoot!
I have an s5 coming shortly, so I'll withhold final judgement til I get it. I understand how important the video is for some, but I'm primarily interested in still photography, and it's frustrating to see so many camera reviews failing to pay sufficient attention to that market. Thanks for pointing that out. A lot of people won't get that while autofocus may not be where videographers want it, it appears to be superior for those of us who still work primarily in the still world, and they're put off by all the criticism of auto focus when the critique doesn't really apply to their use case. After viewing your review and a lot of others who actually mention still photography, that seems to be the consensus, so I'll be interested to see what my experience will be.
Hey Bruce, Thank you for taking the time to watch this video and leave a comment. The S5's AF performance for video has always been outstanding for me and I completely agree that there's not enough emphasis on this since everyone seems to be focussed on the Video AF performance... and let me tell you - it's two different worlds completely.
If you're doing primarily photography with the S5, you're gonna absolutely love it. The image quality, colours, handling, everything is spot on :D
@@JoshCameron Thanks, so far so good. I ordered it with the 24-105 instead of the kit lens and I'm getting some really great shots with it as I figure it out.
Spot on analysis. 👍📸
Thanks buddy!
Subbed :) Quite the detailed reality check!
Thank you for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed this vid :D
I’m sorta the opposite. Manual focus 9/10 of the time since I generally don’t like the idea of the camera choosing what to focus on. Unless it’s in a tricky place where I can’t realistically control it. I also don’t don’t do vlogging so this seems great for just about any scenario I would be in. Great review! 👍
Hey Aaron! Yeah that's the case with me now as well. I have a Fuji XT3 and have used a few other brands since I got the S5 very briefly (normally just manning friends' cameras etc), but even then I'm now using manual focus. I like having that control!
Thanks for watching mate and for the kind words!
Well Said!
I have used Sony, Canon and Fujifilm and the AF on all of them has given me issues in video at times. Although Panasonic has its own AF quirks when I need AF, the focus menus give me a lot more control and flexibility when used correctly than I had with the other cameras and the focus transitions are also very smooth. Imagine how good the AF would be if Panasonic release a hybrid AF system.
I love my Sony RX10 IV for the sharp optics of the 25x optical zoom on a 1 inch sensor mainly used for video.
All my other serious Video platforms are LUMIX since 2014.
Previously all 8bit 4:2:0 codec based and excellent quality imagery and footage!
LX7, TZ90, FZ80, FZ300, FZ1000, FZ2500, LX100, GX8
In the last 2 months, I have upgraded to all 10bit 4:2:2 models
G9, GH5 and the amazing S5.
So thanks for this confirmation!
Definitely worth that upgrade! Really think panasonic have hit the mark with the S5 and I'm sure you're loving it!
Thank you for the video. I sold my G9 and S5 is coming next week. I only take photos never tried the video yet. Got it for a good price I think £1598. Thats the video kit with the 20-60mm lens plus the 50mm f1.8
Great video friend!! I’m looking to switch out of the EOS R and considering the S5, as I started my journey on the GH3 then GH4 and G85 years ago. But I’ve also had the A73...so I’m considering the A7C or the S5....for hybrid shooting?
I also shoot Fujifilm on the weekends.
If video is your thing, then defo get the S5 since it has better video features for the seasoned videographer. The form factor of the S5 will also be a lot more comfortable for you after coming from the older GH cameras and the A7iii!
@@JoshCameron Thanks for the feedback this is really been on my mind a lot because I have to make a decision soon for an upcoming project. Would you mind taking a look at this talking head video, I shot it in 24p FHD on the EOS R with the Sigma 18 to 35 and I’m just not totally pleased with the image quality and I feel like my old G85 had a slightly better quality in 4K, and my Sony A73 definitely had a look I liked better for indoor talking bead style. But I love canon greens I get in outdoor shooting
ua-cam.com/video/0roFtDgxhk8/v-deo.html
So actually all the most recent videos on the new woodworker channel are also shot with the EOS R.
I’m really trying to get a more cinematic look straight out of camera because I don’t have time to spend grading...Six kids, and four companies keeps my time limited.
Thanks,
Adam
It's true on why I moved to panny as well, to the G9 specifically.
Coming from the A7iii. I was so used to not using the touch screen as its quite redundant for only focus points adjustments. I can't navigate the menu, pictures etc. I still have the habit of using buttons and dials only but slowly I am adapting to utilize the touch screen more on the G9
One thing with a M43 sensor, the depth of field is less shallow which is better for me. As I have to provide a much brighter light source when using a FF. Eg. A F4 on M43 is like a F8 depth of field on full frame, but the amount of light entering is the same, so same shutter and iso settings!
Next is the buttons layout, buttons feel and ergonomic. Though G9 goes against M43 ideas of been compact, but a tough and rugged larger body makes it nicer to hold for someone like myself with bigger hands, the buttons position feels great and the dials are nice to touch in comparison.
The viewfinder on the G9 is so much nicer in comparison as well.
The AF in my honest opinion, does not disappoint, as I don't do fast action stuff.
There's much more to go on but all in all, I am liking the G9 so much more than Sony. This is for my style and usage.
I will definitely consider the S series from panny once my Sony system has been let go.
BTW I enjoy this video! Thumbs up from me, cheers!
Hey! Thanks for taking the time to watch this video and leave a comment!
Really happy to hear you're enjoying the g9. I was actually looking at getting the G9 but then the S5 was announced so I waited for that...
I know a lot of people use the S5 and G9 together though, so definitely a good route for you to take if you did want to switch back to FF in the future :D
Very informative. Which camera is better only for videos between gh5 and S5?? Thanks
My Panasonic 5S on its way to my home 😂😂... thanks for this video 🤙🏻
Wahey! Enjoy it, hope it arrives safely!
Thanks Josh again very interesting - still trying to decide between the Z cameras and the S5. You mentioned having to get your white balance right. Are you using cards for that I rarely come of auto white balance on my D750 occasionally ill use one of the presets but nikons auto white balance on dslrs is very good.
Hey Mark! Thanks for watching this video!
Yeah I think the white balance is key for any camera though (if you want to nail skin tones etc). The AWB on the S5 is good but you need to remember to put it on AWB lock if you're planning on getting your WB from the camera itself. Otherwise, as well all know - it'll dance around a little during filming.
To get accurate WB, I always set it manually, either by eye or with the built in presets (like cloudy, sunny, etc). I find they work really well actually.
I always used daylight balanced lighting too, so that means that if I'm lighting my scene artificially, i'll always set the kelvin to 5600K to match the 5600K lights.
Just helps to ensure everything is as controlled as possible.
Hope this helps! BTW - you should choose the S5 ;)
Your title resonated with me, decided to watch. Having owned a S5 for a few months now, I think your observations are fair. When looking to upgrade from my Canon 5DM3 to modern mirrorless, I looked at all the viable (for me) alternatives. Yes, Sony has very rich feature sets, but their primary attraction seems to be heavily dependent on their autofocus. If AF isn't a showstopper for you, their appeal lessens.
Nearly a decade ago, I chose Canon over Nikon, because of ergos. Rented a GH5, thoroughly loved the experience. When the S5 came out, it came down to the Sony A7III vs S5. The S5 was not yet available (pre-ordered), so I used the GH5 as a proxy from an ergo perspective. Like Nikon, I found A7III unpleasant to work with.
Ordered the S5 sight unseen. Once I got it, I spent time comparing results from the Canon v Panasonic. The S5 image quality (in my eyes) was a pleasant surprise. Yes, I'm talking a camera with 12 years-newer tech, but still. I'd also gotten tired of 'big' camera. When comparing both 5D and S5 w/their respective 16-35mm Pro lenses, the S5 came physically smaller -and- 30% lighter. No surprise after two months of off/on evaluation I decided to keep the S5 and liquidate the Canon gear. It's what works for me.
Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it.
Hey JT and thanks for your comment. That's great to hear and I think you made the best decision! The issue is that canon has very good ergonomics, too, so going to the Sony bodies would have felt more uncomfortable than transitioning to the Panasonic system.
The A7iii also came out in April of 2018 (I remember because I pre-ordered it!), so it's actually quite old in the grand scheme of things; especially when you think about how fast the mirrorless industry is developing.
Really hope you continue to make great things on the S5 and be sure to connect with me on instagram @josh.fmc - i'd love to see some of your work!
@@JoshCameron I've just started on Instagram. You'll find me as@j.torben.photography
Awesome video🙏🏻 quick question from a Sony Aps-C shooter, did you use s-log on your old Sony cameras? Why/why not?
Thanks for the kind words! So I used S-Log for a while before decided to switch to either Cine2 or Cine4 based on the conditions I was filming in. I definitely think that 8bit footage falls apart when shooting in a log profile, and I could never get results I liked with S-Log!
Josh in youur video you mention good ergonomics on the S5 - is there a video/photo switch. I have one on my Nikon it saves my last photo/video settings automatically, its become essential to me when working on a hybrid job, does the S5 have the same feature.
Hi Mark, so there are custom dial settings (i.e C1, C2 etc) and that's what I use for flicking between photo and video.
I simply set C1 as my photo mode with all of my settings dialled in, and then C2 as my video mode with the desired settings dialled in.
This work around really works for me and I'm able to go from photo to video really quickly.
Hope this helps!
Hello! i have a question, how do you make the files preview on the s5 to show like the gh5. FOr example when you press the play button, there isnt the button to show multiple files ,i can just use the scroll wheel to go forard and backward to navigate the files ...how can i see the multiple view ...that little button ...THank youu
I still use the panasonic g7 and just finished a documentary using the camera as it does great 4k.
There's always limitations and you learn to embrace them.
If you had a camera that did everything there would still be images that just suck. We place far to much investment in the camera and not enough investment into the skill of using the camera.
Nice vid.
Completely agree with you Bryon! Thanks for the kind words!
@@JoshCameron no problem at all, it looks like like really good cam and it will prob be this or the bmpcc 6k pro.
I dont care for auto focus, yes it can be amazing but once you change from content to narrative pulling or setting focus is key.
Keep up the good work, the platform is not the easiest to get traction its taking me bloody ages lol
They are powerful tools and I am heavily invested in lumix from my S1H to my GH5, BUT I still wish they had better autofocus. Behind or in front of the camera, it’s nice when buying something to get the complete package. I want the most versatile tool, if I want to do an interview and let the camera run and track the subject because I can’t man two cameras at once for both the interviewer and the interviewee, or if I have 2 cameras on my subject one a wide and one a close up with shallow depth of field you want it tracking so your subject can move around a little or suction the GH5 to a windshield autofocus is not just an amateur thing, autofocus has its place for small budget productions, I mean if I had an unlimited budget you could go full cinema with a wireless focus mechanism and stuff but when you are small low budget you do want the best bang for your buck. I think if Panasonic doesn’t step up soon they might lose me to canon. I do photography work as well, I want it to do as much as I can, the ability to shoot raw internally on the R5 is impressive, the canon F2.8 lenses with OIS to add to the IBIS is awesome, the 40 something MP is awesome, the autofocus is nearly awesome (better than the Panasonic). So yes I’m a Panasonic shooter right now but I am looking over the fence.
I get what you're saying - but the grass will always be greener on the other side if you know what I mean? For me, the photo capabilities of the S5 are more than sufficient and the colours are absolutely outstanding. The Panasonic doesn't overheat unlike the R5, so although you're getting that RAW codec internally, you're probably better off using an external recorder and recording raw with one of the FF Panasonic cameras since they can actually handle the heat.
I do agree that the AF is a caveat for this system, but I invested into it knowing that from the outset, so maybe that's why it doesn't really bother me as much as it does other people!
There's never going to be a 'perfect' camera that's in everyone's price range, so I guess it just depends on what features matter the most to that particular user!
Thanks for the comment and for watching my video! Really appreciate the support :)
Hey Josh.. following from my comment on the s5 MK2 video you dropped...would you still stand by the s5 as a solid choice? I'm still tempted as it's nice to know that any L glass I get is now future proofed for when I can afford the s5 2.. primarily a stills shooter, but trying to step into video for friends businesses mainly at the moment
The S5 is 100% still a worthy choice, Image Quality wise it's identical to the newer bodies. I still love my S5 and use it every day :)
@@JoshCameron helpful insight, cheers dude
I just bought a S5 about a month ago when retailers were offering crazy good deals since the new version two was coming out. I mainly shoot with a G9 but I love this camera for low light and other full frame uses. No real complaints about auto focus with Lumix but I’m not a pro video user. A great companion to the G9.
How are you finding it for videography now?
Panny is severely underrated. If only they’d sort out their autofocus in CAF :/
Well, the S5 is far better than the Micro 4/3 cameras from what i've seen/experienced. I don't think it'll ever be as good as the Sony/Canon counterparts but then again, their cameras are geared towards more 'serious' video production since they have some insane video features. If you know how to use the pro features then chances are you can manual focus I guess!
@@JoshCameron Have you tried the GH5 or the G9 with the 12-60mm PL or the 45mm PRO ? Because my S5 is less good than my G9 with AFC and I tried all the Pro lenses ...
@@aiseurnae5976 Hey! Unfortunately I haven’t had much experience with those cameras at all, although I was very tempted by the G9 last year prior to the S5’s release. It seems the autofocus is truly a mixed bag on this camera - sometimes it works flawlessly for me, then other times it’s slow and struggles to grab focus 🤷🏻♂️ such a bizarre thing
Sony refuses to sell sensors with pdaf to panasonic. It's not really their fault if their supplier fucks them over.
One of the reasons I moved to Panasonic was the lack of usable auto focus. Manual focus is a skill that I don't want to loose. My only issue is with the crappy focus by wire lenses that Panasonic insist on making. If they made a set of affordable cinema lenses in L mount, I'm sure they would be popular. As is usual, Sigma have saved the day with the wonderful MC-21 adapter, using Canon L and Sigma Art lenses with a proper manual focus ring is a beautiful thing.
I did get the S5 - I come from 8 years of using the Sony NEX 5N and the ergo and menu trash that they had - some of that is still present. Also a fully articulating screen was one of my requirements. All that with a sub $2000 budget, the S5 wins. And the pic quality is very good. And the fun factor, as you described - its a joy to use the S5 - which I couldnt always say about the Sony. I did rented other cameras before getting the S5, and the only other camera that came close was the Fuji XT4.
That's awesome to hear that it's been a good purchase for you! I also have the XT3 and that's a very similar experience to the XT4 (just without the flip screen), but I have to say - I really do prefer the ergonomics and menus on the S5! :)
Could You please tell me, if this camera still shoot 60fps APS-C, or it can do it in full frame with new firmware?
Hey! It's still 60fps in APS-C even with the new firmware :)
Hi Josh. I own a sony A7R iii. How would you compare this camera to the Lumix S5
Does the Panasonic S-5 , fixes the Lens distortion WITHIN camera, using the profiles for different lenses. Like Sony does ? Also, How much of a problem MOIRE gave you on video or photos ?
Unfortunately I wouldn't know that without testing it out. If it's a native lens then yes it does, however I'm not too sure if you're planning on using adapted glass!
Great review. Is Lumix S5 support for editing raw photo in Lightroom? Thank you
Yes!
Hi Josh, could you do a tutorial on white balancing interior shots, and also color grading cine-D ?
I remember in 80s and 90s Panasonic and Sony was quite similar, both did professional studio equipments. I always like them both
I just got the S5 coming from a canon 80d, and thats how I am sorta feeling right now about the S5. I am a bit frusterated at the moment with the camera, i thought the experience would be miles ahead of the 80d but I actually don't know how I feel yet. I am going to keep using it for a bit to see if i end up liking it, or I might return it and look into another canon option.
I actually really enjoyed watching this Video. Thanks for the help. Wanna get one, too haha
Hey! Thanks so much, really happy to hear you enjoyed it! Defo get the S5, you'll love it !
I subscribed mainly for the MJ insert :D
HAHAHA, glad you appreciated that! Thanks for the sub :D
How do you find the S5 colour compared to your Fuji xt3?
Great review Josh. I've watched many S5 reviews, as I'm considering to purchase this camera. The dealer here in Seattle has a S1, with a 24-105 lens for the same price of the S5 with the 20-60 lens. Which is the better purchase?
Personally, i'd get the S1 with the 24-105 since that lens is way better than the kit lens on the S5 and also the S1 is getting some pretty amazing video features in the next firmware update!
@@JoshCameron Cool, thanks for the recommendation!
I know is a 2 years video, but I’ll give it a shot. I have recently bought the r7, a great camera, when I bought it I was set on canon cameras, I was hearing bad stuff about autofocus from Panasonic and never considered them. When the s5ii was released, I’ve started watching more and more videos with it and it made me consider it Panasonic. I never did manual focus on a wedding or event, I do mainly weddings on video. I used r7 for 4 weddings now and it was fine, never had a problem part from the iso noise from time to time. I can make the switch, someone with an s5 that has few other canon cameras as well, asked me if I don’t want to switch with him the cameras, I give him the r7 he gives me the s5. I’m very tempted but I’m just afraid that I will have a lot of headaches at wedding ware I need autofocus. What’s your advice? What would you do?
Me recognising every video you watched before buying it >< I think it's time to go with it. Been using an a6300 for video and a7II for photography s5 feels like it's the camera that combines the best of both worlds
Hey Robin! Hahaha we’ve both been there.
DEFO go for it. Trust me, you won’t regret it! It’s a great camera and it doesn’t deserve the negative press it gets because the pros far outweigh the cons
@@JoshCameron i've mostly seen cons about the autofocus and i use only manual vintage Lens, so that's not in the equation
@@Robin.F96 ah perfect! I really want to grab the Helios 44-2 for this camera... I feel like that would be a great pairing!
@@JoshCameron Get a helios 40 (point) instead, the 44-2 is mainstream 😂 (jk, it's still one of the best lens ever for a 40-50$ pricetag) but the helios 40 reaaally brings a lot
Thanks for your advice, Robin! Gonna check it out if you recommend it ✌🏻
Good video discussing video comparing the Sony with Panasonic.
Thank you!
Funny, I had the S5 on pre-order several mos ago and then dropped it and picked up a G9 (to go w/other m43 cams). I'm sort of regretting that decision now. If I had seen this a at that time I might have stuck with S5. This is a great cam! I only wish for better video AF for don't-think-about-it fun and gun.
You know what, the G9 was the other Panasonic camera that really tickled my interests prior to the S5 coming out.... Since i've always shot with APS-C crop sensor cameras before this time, I felt like going down the M4/3 route would have been a step backwards for my photo work (not for video).
The S5 truly is a great camera. I am unbelievably happy with it!
Long time G9 user here. I love this camera, and it’s taken me a while to get comfortable with that fact. The constant thoughts/speculation of inferior M43 quality are everywhere. However, the quality of this camera in all aspects (price, performance, ergonomics, and lens selection) absolutely meets my needs. I have never found myself missing a shot or thinking I could’ve produced a better result with a full frame camera. When that day arrives, I will certainly consider upgrading in the hugely under-appreciated Panasonic system. Good luck on finding the right camera for your needs! Cheers
I use a G80 and I love it, I’d like to move to something with 10 bit eventually and maybe one day a bigger sensor but I’d be tempted to stay with Panasonic depending what’s out there when I come to upgrade
You can get great deals on the S5 now and a lot of people have moved from the GH5 to the S5 with extremely positive reviews... The G80 is still such a solid camera as well though!
@@JoshCameron yeah I feel like I want to improve with my photography/videography first to the point that a better camera will really help me do more than I can do with this one, S5 not a bad shout
Started with the Lumix G6 - after a couple of years I was looking for an upgrade last year - first bought the 6400 - couldn't really get it to work for me (eg. there is no automatic "crop in" as soon as you turn the focus ring when manual focusing - you always have to press a button for that) I was kinda fine with not having a flip-out screen and thought that I even could get around the not so good batterylife to have the bigger sensor but was rally annoyed that the screen seemed to have much bigger delay than the one on my G6 - as I said it always felt like the camera wasn't really working with be tbh ... returned it after two weeks and bought a used G85 for around 375€ as supposed to the 900€ for the 6400.
And yeah the image might have been a little better and the APC Sensor just takes in more light - you can't alter physics after all - *but* I could not be happier with my G85 and - as for all the cameras out right now - I think I will say with Lumix for now.
The picturequality and sensor with the (software)features and body of sth like the GH5 (with its IBIS) or the S1 - *that* would be *THE* dream :D
PS: thanks for your video - really really enjoyed it :D
Hey! ahhh that sucks - I guess you were spoiled by Panasonic's amazing ergonomics and UI that going to Sony just felt a little bit alien to you. I had the a6400 for around 1.5 years and for the most part I was pretty happy with it. The AF speed was insanely fast and accurate, the battery life was an improvement over the previous generation of APS-C cameras (trust me, the older iterations were HORRIBLE for battery life!).
If you ever are in the market for something that is a similar size to the GH5 yet shares the amazing picture quality of the S1 and has great IBIS - then defo check out the S5. It's a really nice connecting block between the M4/3 and full frame offerings from Panasonic and I absolutely love mine!
You re great. you re tell the truth and not what marketing want people to say. Panasonic color science and Panasonic's quality and video expertise is SUPERB. We re in love with Lumix. Ignore all that toxic brain washed haters!
I made the switch from the a7sii to the s5. I think the a7sii auto focus is better lol, and I use the Tamron 17-28mm not even a native lens lol. But the s5 stabilization is amazing. I basically made a swap for my gear as far as the price goes. But did lose out on a prime lens. Internal 6k h.265 looks crisp also
There’s no doubt that the Sony camera would have better autofocus compared to the S5 - they’re using a far superior phase-detection based algorithm! The pros outweighs the cons with the S5 though, and it’s easily my favourite camera I’ve ever owned 🙌🏼
Internal 6K on the Panasonic S5?! I didn’t know you could do that internally?😱
Hi, man! Could you please make a video with the best settings for video and photo? Also what settings do you use for video and photo. Thank you in advance!
Hey Raul! Yeah defo! Will put that on my content schedule :D Thanks for watching!
What’s your opinion on the XT4? This camera and that camera with their respective kit lenses are near identical in price right now
I have an XT3 and I like it a lot. I'm sure the XT4 is very similar so I can say confidently that it would be great for photo. The video features are good on the newer Fuji bodies, but the ergonomics and menu's have definitely been more designed for Photographers in my opinion.
I personally prefer using the S5 overall to the XT3 and find it to produce nicer images for video.
Hope this helps!
@@JoshCameron it does. Thanks!
What's your take on using sigma 14-24 f2.8 with the S5? Will it perform at par like the native lenses?
Since I’ve not tested it , I couldn’t say for sure - but I would imagine you’d get a slight degradation in AF speed. If you’re using it mainly for slow paced stills or for MF video then it’ll defo be a winner 👍🏻
@@JoshCameron I wanted to use that lens for vlogs ... What do you think?
@@MrAnuragindia Hmmm, I think the AF may be a little bit ropey since it's not native... but if you finesse the settings enough then you could get some good results!
have you tried autofocus in 4K/60 p (APSc crop)? Supposedly much better according to other UA-camrs.
Yeah I have , and it’s a little snappier I’ve found. To be honest though, I don’t think the AF is as bad as everyone makes it out to be in the first place!
@@JoshCameron I will know by 4/12/2021 when my S5 arrives!
The S5 is on sale until May 27th, 2021 here in Toronto. I intend to get one as it is much cheaper than the 7siii with beautiful colours. The lens are a bit pricey though. I will keep the a7iii and the GH5.
Defo get one! You won’t regret it!
The truth! Loving my s5
What about the very short recording times the Panasonic S5 has? It's one of the reasons I never bought it. Went with A7siii. I do own the GH5 which I still love. Both have great recording times.
The recording time is limitless in 8bit, and for me if i'm filming any longer than 30 mins on a single take, then I won't really be needing the maximum colour output possible.
I understand that it's all about what you shoot and whether it's suitable for that use case, but honestly - I've never felt crippled by it!
Did the New firmware fixed the Focus Problem?
It'll never be the same sort of AF as the Sony cameras unfortunately, but it's still way better than people make it out to be!
Owner of 4 Panasonics “and a Red Dragon X” but Sony has crushed the competition with the A7siii and A1. Was holding out for Panasonic to fix their video autofocus with the GH6 but they blew it while Sony finally fixed their terrible color science. Going for the A1 with their new 24-70 lens as our main celebrity event gimbal camera now. We have to be discrete at our events so can’t do huge rigs and have focus pullers.
I think the Panasonic makes a great camera. There is no way that the contrast detect AF is going to equal hybrid autofocus. You appear to be heading toward professional video work, and that is manual focus world ... if you are a YT creator and solo shooter the AF is a critical feature. I think Panasonic is facing an uphill battle until they adopt 2021 AF technology. Good review.
Hello and thank you for your comment! This is very true - I don't think contrast AF behaves in the same ay as Phase Detection AF, however for the odd use I think the AFC on the S5 is useable. I am definitely going more towards the professional video world now and I utilise MF more and more every day (in fact it's now the only mode I shoot with in video).
For UA-cam content the MF is a little bit tricker to set since I'm the subject in the video, so I 100% agree that for solo UA-camrs AF is essential. Luckily i've got a big 7" monitor so setting focus on myself for sit down talks is quite easy - but anything more than that it becomes a little cumbersome.
Thanks again for watching this video and I hope you tune in to the upcoming videos I plan on posting :)
@@JoshCameron For sure ... I need a monitor next ... with 1000 nit or more, I'm nearly always outside. Is 7" a good size?
To me panasonic af is more than good enough for what youtubers do.
@@castielvargastv7931 The camera is great, and I have used them on professional gigs, but for a solo shooter the AF is just one more issue to be concerned about. If they go to the hybrid AF, Panasonic full-frame would be my 1st choice.
I left Sony and never looked back. S5 is very underestimated camera. Much better video and the stabilization i way better than Sony. I was looking at the Sony A7s III. But after a lot of reading and days looking at reviews, I decide to switch. As you mentioned in your video, the colors surprised me. When it comes to colors, I would definitely choose Panasonic. When it comes to AF and still images, I got more useful images from the S5 than the Sony AR7 III in burst mode. AF in video not for me but I think the S5 AF is more organic. Did not use AF on Sony and Nikon Z6 either. If I have to choose, the S5 is the most inspiring camera I have ever used.
Hey Henrik! Thanks for your thoughts on this topic. I completely agree with everything you've said.
It's great to hear that you've taken the S5 for what it truly is - an amazing camera, instead of everyone else getting distracted by factors that really don't matter if you know how to use your camera properly. I agree that it's the most inspiring camera i've ever used also.
I just love the image I get out of it!
Good take on the 2 systems, but I'm suprised you opted for the s5 over the s1.
The s1 has 5.9k internal, is weather sealed, has full size hdmi, has a far better evf and screen, better ibis, higer audio bit rate, professional cfast card slot, and that lovely lock switch! And is currently slightly cheaper !!!
Not that the s5 is bad, because its certainly not, it's just a step down from the s1 (imho)
Hey! Thanks for watching! Yeah I know, the S1 would probably be people’s initial choice due to those extra specs, but honestly, I just love the form factor of the S5 and find myself grabbing it more often than I grab the S1... and for me, the camera you use the most is the better camera for you!
For me, the only really annoying part of the S5 is the micro HDMI port. If it had a full size HDMI then it would literally be perfect for me and what I shoot!
@@JoshCameron I agree about the hdmi port, so frustrating that they couldn’t squeeze a full size one into the s5 chassis. Also, It May be possible for Panasonic to remove some of the record limits in a future firmware upgrade (if it’s not heat issues) which would be good.
The s5 is certainly great for run and gun work as well as gimbal shots. Glad your enjoying it 👍
Let's see what the future brings for the S5! I hope they do continue to improve it with time like they have with their other cameras :)
The michael Jackson clip got me 😂🤣
Hahaha!!
I am having the Panasonic G81, I love the ergonomics and look so I do with the S5 much more! Because I want to switch to APS-C or Fullrame it is a very hard decision right now. Sony released the a6600 and a7c with massive autofocus and a big range of lenses. I am in love with the s5 but I still don't want to buy it because there is this "bad" af for video and the lenses are expensive as hell too.
Help plz xD
Hey Martin, I get where you're coming from....
Honestly, the lens thing bothered me to start off with (more so than the multiple vids complaining about the AF performance), but now it feels like Sigma and Panasonic are really pushing more affordable lenses onto the L Mount roadmap, so don't let that deter you.
Sony FE glass is also incredibly expensive! It's just that price jump you get when coming from a crop sensor to a full frame sensor.
Honestly, from experience, you'd hate going to Sony. Reason being is that you're already spoiled by the ergonomics and great features seen inside the Panasonic G85. Therefore, the S5 will feel more like home and it's a safer bet in your case since you could invest into Sony and absolutely hate using it!
That's just my thoughts on it - Hope you get what's right for you!
@@JoshCameron First of all: thank you for answering! Do you have any recommendation on lenses for me? I'd love to use the Camera for Travel, Real Estate, Cinematic Videos and Portrait/Detail shots. So the 16-35mm f4 and the 85mm f1.8 sound nice to me. But maybe you have a better/cheaper idea ^^ 35 or 50mm on a lower aperture would be nice to have to but this would be in my budget
@@MartinUhlmann Hey Martin! It's my pleasure - thank you for watching!
Lens wise, the 24-105 is a fantastic all around option that does fantastic macro photography and has a nice range from wide to telephoto. I use that lens for literally everything!
While I understand the angle you’re coming from, I do believe that generally all of the issues you stated here were solved by the a7siii. I noticed you said you came from the Aps-c lineup and I share the same journey with the a6500. I want to move from my 8bit, confusing menu to a better video oriented setup. Don’t get me wrong, the s5 is a fantastic camera and I even have it in my list for a possible upgrade. I just think it’s unfair to place all your blame on the brand and overlook the new tools they bring out.
Hey Terrence! First of all I want to say thanks for taking the time to leave a comment - really appreciate it!
You're totally correct, a lot of the issues were resolved by A7Siii.... but that's a body that costs £3,799 here in the UK, making it a very pricey body in comparison to what other brands are offering at half of the price.
The S5 is similarly priced to their 8bit bodies, so that's where my argument comes from :)
Hope this makes sense!
@@JoshCameron Ahh, I understand now man
Thanks for you response! 🙏🏾
panasonic S5 for creators and a7sIII for beginners :D but I prefer the a7sIII, well it seems all the same that in APS-C mode, the autofocus is not that bad on the S5 ...
HAHAHA! You could say that ;D - It's whatever suits your workflow the best - so I appreciate that! To be honest, all cameras nowadays are amazing when you know how to use them!
@@JoshCameron I am more in motion, turn around a person, with the autofocus of the Sony A7sIII, it is a pleasure, with the Lumix S5, it is possible but it requires a lot more control: D but you are right, all the cameras are amazing :)
Does it shoot RAW? The online manuals dont work...
You can shoot RAW photos of course, RAW video is possible via HDMI with the Atamos Ninja V but not internally
@@JoshCameron Thanks! Great video :)
As someone who has shot with Panasonic cameras for years, but is looking at switching to Sony because of autofocus, this video gives me a lot of pause. The ergonomics, menu system and overall handling of Panasonic cameras have been wonderful, and everything I read about Sony suggests they aren't optimal at all. My current primary video camera is the G9, and I've used the GH3 and GH4 for years before that. The G9 is just so comfortable with the oversized grip and thoughtful button placement. I just wish L mount had comparably small and high spec lenses like Sony. I travel a fair bit for work, and lighter the kit, the better.
Yeah I'd reconsider the decision for a while and really weigh up the pros and cons. User experience is such an important element that people rarely stop to think about, and it's actually the first thing I noticed when I made the switch. If I went back to using Sony, I know I wouldn't enjoy it as much as I do using the Panasonic.
The lens selection is a bit of an issue at the moment, however once Panasonic release the 24/35/50 1.8 primes that are the same size and weight as the 85mm 1.8 then I know the system will make a lot more sense!
@@JoshCameron If the upcoming Panasonic f1.8 primes are in the same league of quality as the Nikon S f1.8 primes, or even the Sony f1.8 primes, there will be a S5 and maybe even a S1 in my future. A light kit would really do it for me. Sony-level autofocus would make my video work a lot easier, but I still get by with native Pana/Oly and adapted Sigma lenses on my G9. Thank you for the reply, and thank you for the very thoughtful take on the pros and cons of Panasonic vs Sony.
I genuinely think that the 1.8 primes are going to be a game changer for the S-Series lineup. They'll be lightweight, affordable and optically sharp. I'm extremely excited for the 35/50 1.8's!
You're more than welcome - Let me know if you do end up purchasing into the FF Panasonic market. Would love to know how you get on :)
Back again! Pulled the trigger on a great deal on the S5. Will let you know how I get on with this full frame upgrade from my G9 and GH4!
AF is for amateurs. good vid
Haha! It's harsh but true ;D
The red komodo, canon c70, and the c300 mini/ c500 miii all have AF, but it's not that good, not something you can get out of the hybrids cameras.
If i'm right, the Red Komodo is only AFS isn't it? I know the C500 and C300 have AFC, and I thought they'd be pretty good for AF to be honest!
good！ good nice😉👍✨
Thanks!
I loved my gh4 and the years of work I got from that camera and Panasonic in general but, eventually even I had to admit that the best image quality in the world won’t matter if the shot is out of focus.
Yeah of course, nailing focus is everything! Did you do more photo or video with that camera?
@@JoshCameron Mostly video
@@Featherlightstudio Ahh I see! I\m constantly in MF now but I actually quite like it. It's forced me to be more aware with what I'm shooting and I just see it as good practice for when I eventually move onto cinema cameras!
4k 60p has a 1.5 times crop and drops to 10 bit 420 that's harsh
It's a bummer in some cases, but fantastic in others. I actually utilise that crop to get a little more reach out of my lenses when I need it! Just gotta be creative with the limitations :)
I was shocked when I tried to use Sony and it wasn’t touch screen??
Yeah! It's a bummer. They do have touch screens for touch focus etc but you cant use the touch function for navigating menus etc. I don't understand why they don't just fully enable the screens but oh well !
I am a Sony shooter. But I bought the s5 last year, too. The footage is just beautiful. And I really don't see why I should even care about the a7siii and a7c. The barrage of indiscriminately glowing UA-cam videos about a7siii also put me off. I am keeping the Sonys, though for most scenarios the AF is needed. But I can't care less about a7siii or the a7c. All the youtube videos keeping tell BS about these cameras don't help.
Sony has a very loyal fan base here on UA-cam, and for the most part it's because they offer their users some features that they don't want to go without (like fast AF).
I agree that the footage from the S5 is gorgeous and I'm very happy with it! It was a tough decision to buy one after the mixed UA-cam reviews but I'm very happy I got one in the end :)
Sony owns UA-cam HAVE insane Loyal fans , blinded totally, Panasonic S series bodies are the best in business
Hype is real! But when you smart enough so separate information then magic happens. I was the same. Thinking that A7III its a magic tool. But when first did a photoshoot at home with natural light, images at ISO 800-1600 was horrible. Even my M4/3 Lumix GX8 did better job lowering ISO because of better IBIS and give more leasing AWB and skin tones.
@@BoyInFancySuit that’s what people don’t understand And not ready to accept the harsh reality that there are better options than Sony
How does the S5 compare to your a7c?
I tested it the EVF No good
I'm confused..How can a menu suck when we can customize most cameras to fit the way we shoot?I mean the camera cannot suck,the shooter and their personal understanding has to suck.The first thing I did when I got my cameras,is to learn them and set them up,and that should be standard for any system.Now,I can get with a better build,because my camera system is known for probably the bet build,yet if the AF was horrible,i would not have wasted my time.With a decent AF,you still have the option of manual or some AF mode,yet with AF that comes lacking,you never will have such an option.It's not about being scared,it's about lenses which are too expensive,too limited in choice,and that the AF is trash.When they fix the AF,I will have another look,because i value my dollars..
Hey Michael! Thanks for your comment. So, don't get me wrong, I found the Sony menus to be perfectly adequate for the 3/4 years I was using Sony cameras, and of course that was because I was used to them. The My Menu feature works well for accessing 'hot settings' that I was constantly changing - BUT, in comparison to other menu systems from other brands, I realised it's not as intuitive as it could be. It's a very common thing that's said by a lot of photographers/videographers that have used Sony!
The S5 is a great camera and that's all this video is about really!
@@JoshCameron
I use a LOT of different brands with cameras and other gear.That goes for IT and audio/studio,and they said the same thing about the Yamaha DX7 series of synths.They said the menus were arcane,etc,etc,and they were,yet the thing is,if you took the time to learn and master,you just did.Brain Eno was one of did,and he's always had a mind like that,to think outside of the box.Sometimes engineers and designers do not translate their menus or books to suit the masses,because they do not think like them.
Point being,I am going to approach each piece of gear,with a way to make it work for me,and it makes sense,that if we are investing that kind of money,we can also invest that learning time.I know the video is about the Panasonic S5,yet the Sony menus were mentioned on purpose,so I addressed it as well.I mean,how many years have we been having this same conversation already?I shoot Pentax right now,and people constantly go back and forth about the same,same,same,same issues with Pentax.
Instead,I wrote to them,and addressed them personally,and once they responded,i went around the issue,and found an immediate solution.Why?I have no time to waste complaining,I just want to solve something and move forward.It makes more logical sense for me to write Panasonic instead and find out why they continue to cripple their own ILCs with inferior AF for those prices.I held those Panasonics and they were sooooooo sturdy,well built,fit my hands,etc,etc,and then i had to put it down,because I knew the AF was lacking.
No ONE can justify such a travesty,when you have cameras costing less than half as much,with superior AF.I will check them out again with the new firmware and see if there's a marked improvement.
@@michaels5166 Yeah I appreciate what you're saying, Michael. Gotta take it all with a pinch of salt I guess!
@@JoshCameron Oh yeah..I NEVER worry about nor reference what people I dont know,say about a product.I just saw a recent video with a content creator saying the Sony A1 was 'overheating,and this guy didnt even know how to operate the camera.Then he JUST made a video saying the Canon R1 is 'destroying' the Sony A1,and it's not even on the market yet.The camera has never been released.If I listened to opinions,I would have never bought my Pentax k1mk2,which is my go to...NEVER overheats..NEVER worried about recalls..NO AF issues...2 of the same card slots...and since I know the video sucks,or might,i never bothered..hehehe
@@JoshCameron People will take the facts and information how they choose to.I meet life head on,and keep it moving.I have so many devices and formats,it would drive me insane to worry about any of it.I still shoot film when i can,so I can care less
about 'specs' and menus.We shot some of the best art without any of this,for like 100 years.
Panasonic S5 it's new sony a7iii ) by pop
Yeah kinda! Just a lot better ;D
Panasonic are great cameras. But AF need to fixed. This is it. Biggest problem not even AF but the way Panny advertised they Lumix lineup. Sony first Alphas was sucks at AF. Absolutely horrible. Lens selection was poor. But they spend tons of money on ads so all new millennials and PRO’s did switch from Canon’s and Nikon’s to Sony. I tried Nikon Z6, Canon RP, and Sony A7iii. But S5 have much better ISO performance, same AF speed for stills, crazy good DR even at high ISO without any artifacts after shadow recovery, nice highlights recovery, not loosing much details and list goes on. But nobody talks about it. And its Panasonic fouls. They maybe advertised product in Japan. But not in US or EU market. Look at they website. Most of photographers they present are from Japan. And photographs they posted on a web to promote the cameras...my God they complete garbage!!!!! So no surprises here that its not that popular for stills at least.
The image quality from the S5 is fantastic, I agree. Definitely above some of the competition out there! The AF is a controversial topic.. I'd argue that it's good if you know how to use it!