Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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βΆοΈ Lumix S5IIX: geni.us/s52x
βΆοΈ Lumix S5II: geni.us/s5two
π΄ youtube.com/watch?v=3MiMZ4yLMrc (Music video I showed, shot on Red Dragon 6K and BM Ursa G2)
The Lumix S5IIX is the first Panasonic camera in recent years that has genuinely made me consider returning to that brand for my main workhorse cameras. I built my "career" on the GH4 and GH5, then eventually found myself looking to Sony for their balance of quality and user friendly features. Lumix has since taken notice of their customer's needs and seems to be making a strong effort to contend with the other major brands. Will it be enough? Is this S5IIX even better than Sony now? Why are you asking me these questions?
πΉ My Camera Gear
β YouTube Cam: geni.us/fx30kit
β Dad Cam: geni.us/lumixS9
β Camera Monitor: geni.us/NINJAV
β Do-It-All Lens: geni.us/SIGMA_24_70
β Wide Lens: geni.us/sigma16_mm
β Thumbnail Lens: geni.us/bokehbeast
β Beefy Tripod: geni.us/Freeblazer
β Travel Tripod: geni.us/CARBON_FIBER_TRIPOD
β Best SD Cards: geni.us/sony_tough
β Second Best SD Cards: geni.us/SDCARD
β Do-It-All Light: geni.us/120Dii
β Key Light: geni.us/RC450D
β Portable Light: geni.us/small_light
β Favorite Diffusion: geni.us/LANTERN
β Large Soft Box: geni.us/BiggieBox
β Daily Backpack: geni.us/PEAK_DESIGN
β Travel Backpack:
β Affordable C-Stands: geni.us/c-standz
π€ My Audio Gear
β Best Wireless Mics: geni.us/RWPro
β On Camera Shotgun Mic: geni.us/videomic_ntg
β VO + Podcast Mic: geni.us/Procaster
β Podcast Mic Arm: geni.us/mic_arm
β Field Recorder: geni.us/MIXPRE3
π₯οΈ My Desk Gear
β Desk: shrsl.com/4hp7m
β Work Bench: geni.us/work_bench
β Desktop Computer: geni.us/m2_mini
β Computer Dock: geni.us/mini-doc
β Editing Monitor: geni.us/editing-monitor
β Editing Headphones: geni.us/DT770
β Laptop: geni.us/TheMACHINE
β Mouse: geni.us/editing-mouse
β Quality Mouse Pad: geni.us/mouse-pad
β Keyboard: geni.us/editing-keyboard
β NAS Storage: geni.us/MyNas
β Insane Audio Interface + capture card: geni.us/streamerEX
β Edit Faster w/ This: geni.us/loupe-deck
π My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachariah...
β¨οΈ Favorite Editing Tools
β Artlist Music (get 2 extra months free): geni.us/artlist_zm
β Motion Array: geni.us/motionarray_zm
β Frame Set: https://frameset.app/stills?via=zach
β Project Management: https://www.notion.so/
β Life Changing Sound Design: getsoundly.com
β Quality YouTube Downloader: mediahuman.com/en23
β Automated File Tasks: bombich.com
π Join the Mayfam
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π΄ For all business inquiries contact: zachmayfield3@gmail.com
Video Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Pros
6:29 - Cons
8:08 - Final Thoughts
Some of the links above are affiliate links, which allow me to earn income without any additional cost to you. Thanks for the support fam!
#filmmaking #photography #lumixs5iix
π₯Check out Motion Array: geni.us/MotionArray-ZM ($50 OFF on annual subscriptions - applicable on the Pro and Everything annual plans only)
Motion Array is a one-stop-shop for your video creation needs: AI voiceovers, music, sfx, graphics, overlays, stock footage, and more!
βΆοΈ Lumix S5IIX: geni.us/s52x
βΆοΈ Lumix S5II: geni.us/s5two
π΄ youtube.com/watch?v=3MiMZ4yLMrc (Music video I showed, shot on Red Dragon 6K and BM Ursa G2)
The Lumix S5IIX is the first Panasonic camera in recent years that has genuinely made me consider returning to that brand for my main workhorse cameras. I built my "career" on the GH4 and GH5, then eventually found myself looking to Sony for their balance of quality and user friendly features. Lumix has since taken notice of their customer's needs and seems to be making a strong effort to contend with the other major brands. Will it be enough? Is this S5IIX even better than Sony now? Why are you asking me these questions?
πΉ My Camera Gear
β YouTube Cam: geni.us/fx30kit
β Dad Cam: geni.us/lumixS9
β Camera Monitor: geni.us/NINJAV
β Do-It-All Lens: geni.us/SIGMA_24_70
β Wide Lens: geni.us/sigma16_mm
β Thumbnail Lens: geni.us/bokehbeast
β Beefy Tripod: geni.us/Freeblazer
β Travel Tripod: geni.us/CARBON_FIBER_TRIPOD
β Best SD Cards: geni.us/sony_tough
β Second Best SD Cards: geni.us/SDCARD
β Do-It-All Light: geni.us/120Dii
β Key Light: geni.us/RC450D
β Portable Light: geni.us/small_light
β Favorite Diffusion: geni.us/LANTERN
β Large Soft Box: geni.us/BiggieBox
β Daily Backpack: geni.us/PEAK_DESIGN
β Travel Backpack:
β Affordable C-Stands: geni.us/c-standz
π€ My Audio Gear
β Best Wireless Mics: geni.us/RWPro
β On Camera Shotgun Mic: geni.us/videomic_ntg
β VO + Podcast Mic: geni.us/Procaster
β Podcast Mic Arm: geni.us/mic_arm
β Field Recorder: geni.us/MIXPRE3
π₯οΈ My Desk Gear
β Desk: shrsl.com/4hp7m
β Work Bench: geni.us/work_bench
β Desktop Computer: geni.us/m2_mini
β Computer Dock: geni.us/mini-doc
β Editing Monitor: geni.us/editing-monitor
β Editing Headphones: geni.us/DT770
β Laptop: geni.us/TheMACHINE
β Mouse: geni.us/editing-mouse
β Quality Mouse Pad: geni.us/mouse-pad
β Keyboard: geni.us/editing-keyboard
β NAS Storage: geni.us/MyNas
β Insane Audio Interface + capture card: geni.us/streamerEX
β Edit Faster w/ This: geni.us/loupe-deck
π My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachariah...
β¨οΈ Favorite Editing Tools
β Artlist Music (get 2 extra months free): geni.us/artlist_zm
β Motion Array: geni.us/motionarray_zm
β Frame Set: https://frameset.app/stills?via=zach
β Project Management: https://www.notion.so/
β Life Changing Sound Design: getsoundly.com
β Quality YouTube Downloader: mediahuman.com/en23
β Automated File Tasks: bombich.com
π Join the Mayfam
β Subscribe: geni.us/sub2me
β Discord: discord.com/invite/FYsGxYFsGV
β Instagram: instagram.com/zachariahmayfield
β Sub my 2nd channel: geni.us/sub2gamer
π΄ For all business inquiries contact: zachmayfield3@gmail.com
Video Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Pros
6:29 - Cons
8:08 - Final Thoughts
Some of the links above are affiliate links, which allow me to earn income without any additional cost to you. Thanks for the support fam!
#filmmaking #photography #lumixs5iix






![Closer than you think! - Lumix S1Rii vs Sony A7Siii
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β Lumix S1Rii: https://geni.us/ZM-S1Rii
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In this video, were putting two mirrorless beasts head-to-head: the Lumix S1R II vs the Sony A7S III. One is known for its insane resolution and color science, the other for its low-light dominance and buttery video. But what if theyβre closer than you think? Since Ive owned both cameras and used them in real-world scenarios, its my civil duty to perform side-by-side comparisons, and provide some spicy thoughts from a non-sponsored perspective. Whether youβre into hybrid shooting, pro video work, or just looking for your next camera upgrade, this oneβs for you. Letβs break it all down.
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πΉ My Camera Gear
β YouTube Cam: https://geni.us/ZM-S1Rii
β Dad Cam: https://geni.us/lumixS9
β Camera Monitor: https://geni.us/NINJAV
β Do-It-All Lens: https://geni.us/SIGMA_24_70
β Wide Lens: https://geni.us/sigma16_mm
β Thumbnail Lens: https://geni.us/bokehbeast
β Beefy Tripod: https://geni.us/Freeblazer
β Travel Tripod: https://geni.us/CARBON_FIBER_TRIPOD
β Best SD Cards: https://geni.us/sony_tough
β Second Best SD Cards: https://geni.us/SDCARD
β Do-It-All Light: https://geni.us/120Dii
β Key Light: https://geni.us/RC450D
β Portable Light: https://geni.us/small_light
β Favorite Diffusion: https://geni.us/LANTERN
β Large Soft Box: https://geni.us/BiggieBox
β Daily Backpack: https://geni.us/PEAK_DESIGN
β Affordable C-Stands: https://geni.us/c-standz
π€ My Audio Gear
β Best Wireless Mics: https://geni.us/RWPro
β On Camera Shotgun Mic: https://geni.us/videomic_ntg
β VO + Podcast Mic: https://geni.us/Procaster
β Podcast Mic Arm: https://geni.us/mic_arm
β Field Recorder: https://geni.us/MIXPRE3
π₯οΈ My Desk Gear
β Desk: https://shrsl.com/4hp7m
β Work Bench: https://geni.us/work_bench
β Desktop Computer: https://geni.us/m2_mini
β Computer Dock: https://geni.us/mini-doc
β Editing Monitor: https://geni.us/editing-monitor
β Editing Headphones: https://geni.us/DT770
β Laptop: https://geni.us/TheMACHINE
β Mouse: https://geni.us/editing-mouse
β Quality Mouse Pad: https://geni.us/mouse-pad
β Keyboard: https://geni.us/editing-keyboard
β NAS Storage: https://geni.us/MyNas
β Insane Audio Interface + capture card: https://geni.us/streamerEX
β Edit Faster w/ This: https://geni.us/loupe-deck
π My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachariah...
β¨οΈ Favorite Editing Tools
β Artlist Music (get 2 extra months free): https://geni.us/artlist_zm
β Motion Array: https://geni.us/motionarray_zm
β Frame Set: https://frameset.app/stills?via=zach
β Project Management: https://www.notion.so/
β Life Changing Sound Design: https://getsoundly.com/
β Quality YouTube Downloader: https://www.mediahuman.com/en23/
β Automated File Tasks: https://bombich.com/
π Join the Mayfam
β Subscribe: https://geni.us/sub2me
β Discord: https://discord.com/invite/FYsGxYFsGV
β Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachariahmayfield/
β Sub my 2nd channel: https://geni.us/sub2gamer
Some of the links above are affiliate links, which allow me to earn income without any additional cost to you. Thanks for the support fam!
Video Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Design, Sensor
0:48 - Card Slots
1:22 - USB-C
2:00 - Audio
3:01 - Ergonomics
3:26 - Turn on time
3:49 - EVF & Displays
4:29 - Photography Performance
5:40 - Using LUTs w/ Lumix
6:50 - Bonus S1Rii Tips
7:35 - Pexar
9:29 - Video Performance
10:18 - Overheating
10:51 - Battery Life
11:08 - Autofocus
11:31 - Dynamic Range & Exposure
12:25 - Lowlight
13:14 - DRE, ISO, ROLLING SHUTTER?!
16:45 - IBIS
17:19 - Final Thoughts
#LumixS1RII #SonyA7SIII #CameraComparison #pexar #mothersdaygift Closer than you think! - Lumix S1Rii vs Sony A7Siii](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sx3-TSVkIig/mqdefault.jpg)



