DSLR Video Shooter | Panasonic S5 Review: A Fantastic Camera for Video @dslrvideoshooter | Uploaded September 2020 | Updated October 2024, 18 hours ago.
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
My Camera Guides: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com
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
DISCLAIMERS:
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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.
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
My Camera Guides: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com
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
DISCLAIMERS:
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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.
