10 BIG Differences Between the S1H and S5 

Need to clarify something at 7:28. I think I'm crazy or something because I've covered loop recording on a video before, but loop recording will continuously record on 1 card until you stop recording. Even if the card fills up it will overwrite what you have recorded. This is useful if you are recording something that is unpredictable like wildlife and don't want to miss the shot. No idea why I changed my mind.

IBIS- S1H is 6.5 stops; S5 is 5.5 stops. I have and use both. The diff is negligible. I do handheld with both. Love the S5

Made me feel better about my S1H purchase haha love this channel dude!

The s5 works. We need to understand that its meant to be a hybrid competitor to the a7iii, and eos R. S1H and S5 serves a different target audience. That said, it's gonna be able to get the job done. Only depends on what you need for the job

Team S1H, i am so glad i have it.

This might be the best lighting I have seen on a tech video.

One of the best feature comparisons between the two that I have seen so far!👏🏾🙏🏾

Great comparison video, Just bought the S1H out of the new great options, really happy with the decision

I have both cameras and loved them both. They have different uses for sure. For me one of the deciding factors that people should pay attention to is the limited vs unlimited recording in 4K. S1H unlimited; S5 is 30 min. In 1080, S5 is unlimited.

Sirui's recent announcement of Full Frame Anamorphic lens lead me here. I think if sirui expands their full frame lenses like their current MFT versions, S1H will be a better choice in future than GH5 II for anamorphic productions on low budget.

Yes! Low pass filter test plz. Nobody has made one. I don’t have a S1H, but compared to Eva 1, I do notice trees and plants being too “crispy” on s5. Haven’t see any significant moire yet on s5. Like the crazy ones we used to see on 5D mk2 back in the days

Great job on this video Dustin. Keep up the good content. Be sure to make an update if the auto-focus is improved again in the firmware updates.

Panasonic S1 seems to be the sweet spot between the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic S1H especially a second hand Panasonic S1 with all the updates

At keynote speeches, I have 2 x S5’s, a Gh5, a gopro and a Zoom f6 audio recoder. I can wirelessly timecode sync all of that with the Atom SYNC modules attached to ATOMOS NINJA V’s, plus a Timecode Systems Syncbac on the GoPro and the Bluetooth receiver accessory on the F6. You assign one NINJA V as the master T/C generator and everything else slaves off it via Bluetooth. You use a menu on the master T/c NINJA V to find and pair all the devices. It’s fast and seamless to set up and super useful. No S1H sync port needed. Did I mention I’m on team S5?

Many thanks, I have been using Canon for the past 7 years, considering very much moving into Sony gear, but now I am very impressed with Lumix come back... color and stabilization looks amazing, still worried about the auto focus though... I hope they improve it with firmware upgrades! Said that, I would love to get an S5, at the moment it seems to be the best cost/benefit ratio of the market. Congrats on the video, it was very helpful!

Shooting file can separate make S1H will be the most safe camera, and internal 6K shooting both are good point make me choose S1H over than S5.

Amazing comparison! Are there any differences in autofocus capabilities?

Thank you for breaking it down easily

Very informative video! Thank you

You can se moost of your settings by tapping the buttons on the side of the screen.

The low pass filter point. Because the S5 is a true hybrid camera, having no low pass filter is wonderful for photos and their sharpness. The S1H being more videos/cinema focused does need one per your example of moire. And even though we can take great photos, that’s not his primary focus. Being a videographer and photographer, it’s nice not to have the low pass filter on the S5. TheS 1 does not have one either.

so picture quality or sensor wise is the same thing?

Hey, do you know you can control the camera with your phone to record? :D I know you know, but that argument that you could not reach the record button on the front... :D just made me smile.

Always enjoy watching your videos. Currently I'm a sony user and I'm thinking of switching to panasonic s1h. Coming from a sony user, how do you find the auto focus on the s1h compared to the sony? I'm using the a9ii mostly for stills, I know the s1h can't compare, but if I switch, I want to trust that the AF on the s1h won't let me down for tracking. And with the updated firmware for the s1h, whats the AF like now for video? Is it the same as the sun? Cheers

Team S1H all the way! Love this camera so much.

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Hey brother! Sensational work! Where did you find the Makeup and Vanity Set music? I'm about sign up for another music site and wanted to see if I could use your referral code to help support the channel.

Love the lighting on the background! How strong was your key light in this video?

You can choose in between 1 goes to the other when filled up or an back up recording.

Great Video I learned A lot About Some Features I didn't know the S1h even had. a few things to point out the S5 does have loop recording but its called "relay record" under slot function(this only records on the next card available but doesn't overwrite it). it also has varicam menu as well. unlimited recording can be done in 10 bit 1080p until 4k which is capped at 30mins. The S5 also has internal 6k 30fps 10 bit via 6k photo mode but thats all you're getting 6k wise unless you have the Ninja V. I believe the external timecode part is only via hdmi tho. For me if the S5 could get the S1Hs All-I Codecs that would be Amazing. btw are you working on another project with the S1H if so I Cant Wait To See It.

For me it's the 60fps in 10 bit in the S1h. And the full size hdmi and unlimited recording

Crazy, since this video Panasonic announced a firmware update coming to their cameras, making the S1 a more obvious choice as a B cam for the S1H.

Good stuff. Thanks Dustin!

The S1 with the new update coming up in april would be the best one of all tho, yeah? price/features range

What is your experience with fan noise on the S1H? Is it audible in recordings?

For sure. Biggest problem of S5 it’s a 30 min limit in 4K 25fps 10bit. When they will take off that limit we will get for b cam because of the size :)

Has the S1H given you any problems recording in 6k internal with SDCX cards?

Thanks for this comparison, it helped me choose S1h. You didn't talk about having or not having built in ND, raw/log and adaptability to lens variety and mounts

Do you meen Genlock or just timecode ? Otherwice you can use one of the sound chanels on the S5.

I'd assume you use monitors for pro sets. If you were to connect both to a Ninja V, there literally is no difference as far as image quality goes, except the low pass filter. Both give you 5.9k 12bit RAW. There is also no recording limit with a monitor. I'll remind you that we're comparing a camera with another camera which is less than half of the price of the first camera. That much extra money could be used on more important stuff such as lighting and lenses. You can tell I prefer the S5 😅

You can run the "smaller" 4 k for ever but I do agree its a bommer, moore because it hasnt any heat problem for them who has tested it. I hoope they can release it by the firmware in the future with moore experiense.

Hi Dustin, my s5 have a VarioCam Display with all the settings. In the German manual is the page 67. By the way, i like your videos 👍

A perfect review !

Is the image from the two cameras identical?

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Hi Dustin, Greetings from Singapore again. Need your advise. Basically, I own a S1H, GH5 & GH5s for video production for the longest time. I shoot mainly corporate videos and interviews, social media TVCs etc 2 days ago, I sold my GH5s(for no apparent reason) as the GH6 is supposed to be launched end of this year. Thought that ill sell it before the value of the GH5s drops further. Currently, having 2 cameras works for me just as long as I dont need a 3rd cam or if suddenly 1 cam decides to breakdown on me. I still got my old GH4 and Nikon D850 if i ever need a 3rd cam for the time being. But I'm feeling itchy and thought of getting the S5. I found a 8 months old S5(with warranty) selling for about USD1350.00 and I thought it is a pretty good buy. But im at a cross road as I feel that I'll won't keep the S5 for long. And as soon as the S1H mk ii is out, ill discard the S5. Maybe. Also, I thinking of the GH6 and hoping it to be a lot better than GH5, with 6K 50p recording without crop etc. I do like to have both m/43 & FF cameras as they are suited for different needs; e.g. I prefer m4/3 on gimbals and handheld shots. More depth of field and better ibis. I have quite a few lens for both system. FF lens Sigma Arts 12-24mm f2.8 L mount Sigma Arts 35mm f1.2 L mount Panasonic Leica 24-70 f2.8 Sigma Arts 85mm f1.4 Panasonic Leica 70-200 f4 Aside to the above, I have a full range of Nikon F mount lens with Metabones adapter. M4/3 native lens Lumix 7-14mm f4 Lumix 10-25mm f1.7 Lumix 12-60mm f2.8-4 Lumix 42.5mm f1.7 Lumix 70-200mm f2.8 And as before, I do have Metabones speedbooster for Nikon F lens to m4/3. So, do you think I should just: 1) Get the S5 1st and see what happens? 2) Wait for the GH6 3) Wait for the S1H mkii 4) Get rid of all the m4/3 system and go ff all the way? What are your thoughts on this? Looking forward to hear from you.

Great review bro! It's been a minute and I'm glad to see your channel has grown! The S1H is definitely suited to the video pro and S5 to the beginner/intermediate user. Even simply from the price tag perspective of the S1H as it would be a hefty investment. I love mine and would not replace it with an S5 in regards to my needs

Thought I would ask here if anyone is using the Lumix RAW to an Atomos Ninja V on an S1h (or even the S5). I was so excited to try this on the S1h, but the lag is making it nearly useless for me. Am I doing something wrong? I mean, it's fine if you are not trying to pull focus, but we are working with Lumix here, and for many reasons need to be able to pull focus. For a feature I was so excited about, I'm left very frustrated. Thanks!

Thanks for listing these differences but the latest firmware of S1 has made many of these differences redundant! For example the S1 now has 6k internal!

Maybe i’m wrong, but i think Panasonic just released a software update and «fixed» a lot of the problems you talked about with the s5?

感謝大師的分析

At current UK street prices, the S5 is considerably less than half the cost of the S1H. Is the S5 less than half as capable?

How are their low light capabilities in comparison to one another at ISO's like 25,600 etc?

Does the image of the s5 look the same as the s1h ? Or is their a noticeable difference?

Any issues with file corruption??? Do sandisk or only firmware 1.0 solve the issue???

Definitely not a fair comparison. The s1h is their flagship full-frame camera. The S5 is their entry-level full-frame camera. The S5 will cover 95% of the filmmaker's needs and is geared towards a hybrid type of shooter who needs both professional stills and professional video. The S5 is actually better than the mid-tier S1, which would have been a better comparison. For $1600 on sale, the S5 is the better choice, esp since lenses are expensive at the moment. Plus, vlog is preinstalled and you get 14stops of dynamic range in a body size smaller than the GH5. Also, most people will be shooting with vintage (softer lenses) and using black mist pro filters to take off the digital edge so the low pass filter thing really isn't an issue. The biggest plus about the S1h is it's Netflix approved, but so is the MFT Lumix Bgh1 so I think only like the 1-2% of filmmakers need the s1h, because you'll need a $10k computer setup to handle enourmous 6k files. People considering, just get the s5. Build your kit with lenses and when you grow with clients you can keep the s5 as a B camera and upgrade to a used S1h or s1h-2 when it comes out.

People has been complaining about AF but they will be happy to buy bmpcc

Hey Dustin. What SD Card are you using with your S1H? For 6k 25p and 4K 50p 10bit it’s recommended to get V60? Or V30 could be ok or even V90 for some reason. I am getting S1H now and already had problem with my S1 with V30 SanDisk 6k 25p made .mdt file.. could be other reason but asking those who really use that camera. What do you think?

Wait, the S5 seriously can't shoot open gate 5.7K internally 4:3 anamorphic, even though the older GH5 was capable of doing that, with unlimited recording time no less? I was really hoping to upgrade from the GH5 to the S5 instead of going with the GH6.

Probably already been said but I see this camera as a B cam if you already own an S1H. I have an S1H and two S5s and they work perfectly together.

Aaaah Mate. The S5 is a beast! I love mine

I was about to go purchase the S5, until I saw the 30 minute limit to 4k. Look like I will sell my GH5 & add the S5 money to it.😂

What camera did you use for this?

Is it true that S1h has a record limit

You miss one main difference , Price of the camera.

Which ones more weather proof? I'll be needing something that's able to handle sea spray for open sea yachting once this virus thing settles down... Anyone?

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Panasonic s1h video 4K 50p crop ?

that intro though....

we dont have that problem with 25 and 50 fps. Ok 25 isn't 24 but it's damn close

S5 price got me

The thing is, you are comparing a cheap camera to a fairly expensive camera. The cheap one will obviously not meet your professional expectations. However, I do believe that the S5 is a very capable camera.

More and more to be professional you need a tool box of tools, not just one tool does it all.

you scare me bro