Ah yes, I should've specified on the HDMI. It's not the full-size that most professional cameras have. Thank you for pointing that out :) And yes, cranking up the brightness helped a ton!
Great rundown of the features, pros and cons! I like the example shots you're sharing and the real-life use scenario to show us what it's like. I really want to like this camera. I have a Sony A7C and the idea of having a similarly sized camera with awesome IBIS for vlogging sounds super appealing to me. Shooting vlogs with the A7C makes it look like I'm walking in constant earthquakes. The only thing keeping me from getting the S9 is the fact that once you put a lens on it, it get's big which negates the size advantage, and the 15 minute recording limit (because I'd like to use it to record UA-cam videos, too!). There's also the fact that you can get a new/used S5ii around $1500 nowadays and it'll be better balanced with the size of the lenses and it won't have any of the limitations the S9 has...
@@yousefcreative yah, totally understand! I think this camera is in a very unique position when it comes to the scope of content creators. It works for some, but definitely not everybody. I was actually looking for some smaller lenses recently, for the exact same reason as you. And Sigma makes a few that I’m considering. For me, the record limit isn’t a huge deal. When I make these UA-cam videos, I’m not usually talking for 15 straight minutes, so stopping and hitting record again wouldn’t be out of the ordinary. Their biggest selling point, I think, is the app and how customizable the LUTs are. It’s a really cool feature but not practical for everyone. So far it’s been working great as a travel camera and for my short form video content. But if you’re somebody looking for an all around workhorse, this wouldn’t be it.
Sounds like you're all set then. You have the A7C, and can easily buy the S5ii. *meanwhile I'm just over here wit the S9 + a pretty small Sigma 45mm :(
@@MarcoCastro I was shooting 60fps for about 4 hours off and on, and I still had about 25% battery life left. It has full sized batteries so I got pretty good use out of a single charge. The image stability was some of the best I’ve ever used (even better than my canon 😅).
Hey, could you please describe the colour of the red version? There are very few people who bought the red version and it looks different where ever I look. On the Lumix website it looks straight up like a brick, so more deep orange then red. Yours looks like a slightly deeper red, a true red, all the other colours are muted and have a cold undertone so you would assume that this is also a muted cool red, the website describes it as crimson which can mean a lot of things and the colour selection toggle on the website is almost berry coloured… I am thinking about getting the red or the green one, but I hate orange reds so please help me!
hey! Yah of course - totally understand hahah I use minimal color grading in this video so the red that you see is pretty much identical to what it is in person. I would describe it as old brick red - not berry colored at all. But its funny, in some light it looks like muted cool red and in other light I find it to be slightly orange red. No wonder you're confused - it's a very unique color of red haha If I were to put a color code to it, I would say it's close to #901E1E
@@themuzemedia wow, thank you! Truly! I never would have guessed it to look that way and I love it! Even if it isn’t precisely that hexcode, anything among those lines is right up my alley! Truly, Thank you! Especially for including a hexcode! You do not understand how much you’ve helped! Thank you!
@@themuzemedia could u test it for how long it can stream 4k or 1080 ? That would be perfect test for me .. 1.4k it's a lot for me but it worthy if it can do that... I'm planing to do irl streaming by the way 🙂
The only real plus of this camera is that Panasonic manages to get FF sensors stabilized a lot better than the competitors. That is really nice. I would like my A7R III to be that stable when filming 4K. However, alone for the handling (= the non-existent grip), it's a no for me. If you think about it just a minute, the joke about this is that as soon as you attach any lens, the loss of the grip isn't even saving size anymore so there is no point in not having it. It just gives bad ergonomics. Both lenses shown in the video are easily 3x the size of a standard-sized grip so I don't really know what Panasonic intended there. Makes no sense at all. Somehow this camera looks like a desperate attempt to make an even more radical version of Sony's A7C just that it didn't really work out because you lose so much. For me, it's the 'golden raspberry' award here for Panasonic :D If I were to upgrade from a smartphone, I would probably rather start with APS-C. Full frame is quite a bit more expensive and not necessary in every situation. If it was just for hobby, I'd stick to ZV-E10 Mk 1, if it was a more advanced approach I would go for a6700 which gives you everything that you don't get with the S9 at a lower price.
I shoot the S9 + the 50mm 1.8 and it's no issue at all. The Smallrig grip on it as well, handling is superb. Also have the Sigma 45mm, lens is pretty small TBH. Most fun I've had with a camera in a LONG time, and getting great results.
I can agree about the non-existen grip. I don't know why they chose to omit that. BUT once I put the Smallrig grip on (after making this video), it felt a lot more ergonomic in my hand. For me.. the unmatched stabilization, full frame sensor, compact size, and custom LUTs feature are all worth it. It all depends on what you need at the end of the day. Different strokes for different folks!
No IBIS on a $1000 vlogging camera makes no sense. And the S9 is FF, so better in low light and high contrast situations. The rear screen is also much brighter on the S9, so much more usable outdoors.
@@pancholini LUMIX has in no way paid me to make this video. Nor did they ask me to make it. They have no idea I’ve even done this video. I’ve seen the Gerald Undone episode, and I agree with a lot of what he says. However, I actually DO like the camera. lol I think it’s a great camera for content creators, which makes up a lot of my audience. I don’t get extra brownie points with LUMIX for making this.
Great review, there is a micro HDMI port, next to that USB C port. Back screen got better when I cranked the brightness up from middle to high.
Ah yes, I should've specified on the HDMI. It's not the full-size that most professional cameras have. Thank you for pointing that out :)
And yes, cranking up the brightness helped a ton!
2 weeks in with S5iiX (love it) and I would love this as EDC Vlog camera... Gonna get it - Mash, London. Subscribed.
I appreciate the subscribe! So glad you're enjoying the S5iiX - I'd like to try it soon too :)
Im buying
Great rundown of the features, pros and cons! I like the example shots you're sharing and the real-life use scenario to show us what it's like.
I really want to like this camera. I have a Sony A7C and the idea of having a similarly sized camera with awesome IBIS for vlogging sounds super appealing to me. Shooting vlogs with the A7C makes it look like I'm walking in constant earthquakes. The only thing keeping me from getting the S9 is the fact that once you put a lens on it, it get's big which negates the size advantage, and the 15 minute recording limit (because I'd like to use it to record UA-cam videos, too!). There's also the fact that you can get a new/used S5ii around $1500 nowadays and it'll be better balanced with the size of the lenses and it won't have any of the limitations the S9 has...
@@yousefcreative yah, totally understand! I think this camera is in a very unique position when it comes to the scope of content creators. It works for some, but definitely not everybody.
I was actually looking for some smaller lenses recently, for the exact same reason as you. And Sigma makes a few that I’m considering.
For me, the record limit isn’t a huge deal. When I make these UA-cam videos, I’m not usually talking for 15 straight minutes, so stopping and hitting record again wouldn’t be out of the ordinary.
Their biggest selling point, I think, is the app and how customizable the LUTs are. It’s a really cool feature but not practical for everyone.
So far it’s been working great as a travel camera and for my short form video content. But if you’re somebody looking for an all around workhorse, this wouldn’t be it.
10 minutes vlogging...start over...
@@strippedlist haha I can't talk longer than that at one time
Sounds like you're all set then. You have the A7C, and can easily buy the S5ii. *meanwhile I'm just over here wit the S9 + a pretty small Sigma 45mm :(
Great review! Curious, what’s the battery life like when shooting 60fps? And what’s the image stability like? Thanks
@@MarcoCastro I was shooting 60fps for about 4 hours off and on, and I still had about 25% battery life left. It has full sized batteries so I got pretty good use out of a single charge. The image stability was some of the best I’ve ever used (even better than my canon 😅).
@@themuzemedia sounds like a a candidate
@@MarcoCastro I was impressed, even with all the bad press surrounding it’s release, the camera is actually pretty dope
Please post more.
@@PPLRRN I’m trying 😅
Jaquie, I subscribed
Thank you for being here!
can you recommend a microphone form this camera?
Sure! amzn.to/3WVWri6
Nicely done as always my friend! Sadie was the star of the show!
@@larrykuz3186 she always is 😆
Hey, could you please describe the colour of the red version? There are very few people who bought the red version and it looks different where ever I look. On the Lumix website it looks straight up like a brick, so more deep orange then red. Yours looks like a slightly deeper red, a true red, all the other colours are muted and have a cold undertone so you would assume that this is also a muted cool red, the website describes it as crimson which can mean a lot of things and the colour selection toggle on the website is almost berry coloured…
I am thinking about getting the red or the green one, but I hate orange reds so please help me!
hey! Yah of course - totally understand hahah I use minimal color grading in this video so the red that you see is pretty much identical to what it is in person. I would describe it as old brick red - not berry colored at all. But its funny, in some light it looks like muted cool red and in other light I find it to be slightly orange red. No wonder you're confused - it's a very unique color of red haha If I were to put a color code to it, I would say it's close to #901E1E
@@themuzemedia wow, thank you! Truly! I never would have guessed it to look that way and I love it! Even if it isn’t precisely that hexcode, anything among those lines is right up my alley! Truly, Thank you! Especially for including a hexcode! You do not understand how much you’ve helped! Thank you!
@@hollo0o583 so glad to help :))))
Can it stream ?
Yes! I just wouldn't use 6k (in case of overheating) and use a dummy battery when streaming.
@@themuzemedia could u test it for how long it can stream 4k or 1080 ? That would be perfect test for me ..
1.4k it's a lot for me but it worthy if it can do that... I'm planing to do irl streaming by the way 🙂
#LumixGang
Ayeeeeeeeeee!!!
The only real plus of this camera is that Panasonic manages to get FF sensors stabilized a lot better than the competitors. That is really nice. I would like my A7R III to be that stable when filming 4K.
However, alone for the handling (= the non-existent grip), it's a no for me. If you think about it just a minute, the joke about this is that as soon as you attach any lens, the loss of the grip isn't even saving size anymore so there is no point in not having it. It just gives bad ergonomics. Both lenses shown in the video are easily 3x the size of a standard-sized grip so I don't really know what Panasonic intended there. Makes no sense at all.
Somehow this camera looks like a desperate attempt to make an even more radical version of Sony's A7C just that it didn't really work out because you lose so much. For me, it's the 'golden raspberry' award here for Panasonic :D
If I were to upgrade from a smartphone, I would probably rather start with APS-C. Full frame is quite a bit more expensive and not necessary in every situation. If it was just for hobby, I'd stick to ZV-E10 Mk 1, if it was a more advanced approach I would go for a6700 which gives you everything that you don't get with the S9 at a lower price.
I shoot the S9 + the 50mm 1.8 and it's no issue at all. The Smallrig grip on it as well, handling is superb. Also have the Sigma 45mm, lens is pretty small TBH. Most fun I've had with a camera in a LONG time, and getting great results.
@@TopshelfJunior same! Once I put the Smallrig grip on - all was well. The camera is sooooo much fun :)
I can agree about the non-existen grip. I don't know why they chose to omit that. BUT once I put the Smallrig grip on (after making this video), it felt a lot more ergonomic in my hand. For me.. the unmatched stabilization, full frame sensor, compact size, and custom LUTs feature are all worth it. It all depends on what you need at the end of the day. Different strokes for different folks!
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I think the Sony ZX-E10ii is a better buy
@@superelectic45 the best camera is the one that works for you 🙌🏻
No IBIS on a $1000 vlogging camera makes no sense. And the S9 is FF, so better in low light and high contrast situations. The rear screen is also much brighter on the S9, so much more usable outdoors.
@@Wildridefilms Good points! The built-in stabilization on the S9 is unlike anything I've ever used.
No thank you. The moment you said they sent you the camera, well. This is a $1,800 commercial. Gerald Undone already talked about this.
@@pancholini LUMIX has in no way paid me to make this video. Nor did they ask me to make it. They have no idea I’ve even done this video. I’ve seen the Gerald Undone episode, and I agree with a lot of what he says. However, I actually DO like the camera. lol I think it’s a great camera for content creators, which makes up a lot of my audience. I don’t get extra brownie points with LUMIX for making this.
You should probably just skip all UA-cam camera reviews then, LOL. SMH.
@@seanbrucemedia5695 For real lol