Which do you prefer? Some bits and bobs didn’t fit into this video - it would have been an hour long haha but I should mention recording ProRes internally is a great tick in the GH6 column! Did I miss anything else? 📸
@@TwangThang57 that's a really great point. you can get close with speed boosters on M43, but for the true focal length for vintage lenses, full frame is definitely the way to go
GH6 for its superior video features and internal codecs (I like the CFexpress-sue me 🙃). I’m hoping a GH6 successor with PDAF is out before too long, although I’d like to see the accuracy of PDAF combined with the more natural default transition speed of DFD (I know you can change this in settings, but shifting the default would make for a more usable range IMO). That said, at this rate the S1H’s successor is almost guaranteed to be a game-changer, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we see it before the next GH camera. If anything gets me to switch to full-frame, it’ll be that 👀
@@gitpho I think Panasonic is well aware of their chance to put a dent into the market now. So I think they attemp to pump out new cameras with pdaf pretty soon.
I've found your channel just a week a go and I'm already addicted to your videos. Beautiful flow of information without the needy RU-vidr attitude and excellent sample footage make you the queen of MFT. Thank you!
Thanks Emily! At this point in time I’d choose the GH6 as I’m sticking with M4/3. But truthfully I’d choose neither as I’m holding out for a G9 upgrade. I’m more photo centric so the GH6 is too much video camera for my needs.
Hello Marlene, its your fault that I bought a Panasonic G9 to go with my GH6. Well not all your fault alone. A friend of mine, who is a retired photojournalist, has a G9 and same lenses as me and we both walk round the same park photoing the same subjects. And hers are superior. Lets gloss over the fact that she did all this for a living and is far better at this than I am.
Your summing up is so perfect. S5 II is a content/business powerhouse (as was the orginal!). The GH6 is the most serious video creation tool you can buy under $30k. I've been a cinema shooter for 30 years; it still manages to blow me away 5 months in.
We got an S5ii for the business to compliment the gh6. With minor colour correction the footage matches perfect. Overall having both of these on deck is 🔥
@@MicroFourNerds What can they do to improve on the G9? It broke my heart to see it selling for 1/2 price. Good for new buyers though. Also love the GX85 (marked down to 80 outside of North America). Wish Panasonic put in an audio Jack. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Thank you for this comparison video, I am a GH6 shooter so it is good to know these facts. With my GH6 I am starting to look at PL Mount lenses to supplement my bag of vintage glass to prep for the future if I ever decide to add a non-MFT camera to my arsenal again. I believe with the open gate 5.7/ 5.8 modes available in high quality codecs it is a worthwhile investment in some new flavors of glass.
Hi there - Thank you for this review. While I am a novice to the technical functionality you explained, the visual demos you provided were very helpful. I am self-learning cinematography and I want to buy a camera dedicated to this and knowing the GH6 does not need a tripod for stabilization is great. They both seem to be amazing cameras and a big step up from an iphone. Thanks again💫
My GH6 surprised me this past weekend. This was the first time I took it out without the GH5M2, which tended to by my primary camera for general photos. Anyways, when I got home, I found that a number of photos I took with the flash unit attached came out dark, and that's when I discovered that Lumix cameras always go to base ISO when using flash. What really surprised me, though was in editing the photos, I brought up the exposure by 3 to 4 stops, and they were VERY CLEAN, without much noise at all. Granted, the blacks in the photos were outside the GH6's dynamic range and had a green tint, but that was easy enough to correct. Bottom line, I got GREAT photos even when underexposed by 4 stops. Oh, something that most folks tend to forget -- the CFexpress card will handle everything the SD card can and more, so you can easily do dual-recording of every format the SD card can support.
Pulling up the shadows in photography is always so eye opening for me on the Gh6! It has so much more dynamic range than you’d expect. Most people who say there’s no dynamic range in “smaller sensor” cameras have obviously never actually tried to edit a raw file from one!
@@MicroFourNerds They also say there's not enough detail or sharpness in M43 but I continue to be astounded at what I get from my lovely though ageing GX8 and even our first M43 camera the GH4 when processing their raw files in DxO PhotoLab Elite 6 using the DeepPRIME XD feature.
@@angelaERDE there’s so much detail on m43 images! That’s such a misconception isn’t it. In fact lenses have to be sharper and of a higher quality because the sensor is more unforgiving than full frame. It’s why you need focal reducers when adapting full frame lenses to m43 as it shows every flaw in full frame glass
Nice review. Thank you! 👍 There might be a small mistake on the crop info 8:00. From the specs sheet 4k 30 fps should also be available in fullframe mode. Which is probably quite important for many users.
The S5ii is the best panasonic has in terms of a one camera does it all, it'll appeal to a lot of people prepared to jump into a new system. The GH6 seems to be aimed at m43 users who needs to deliver in 4k or vertical format where the 5.7k opens up post cropping doors. It's overkill for me where I'm delivering in 1080p typically. Personally I would love it if Panasonic just came up with something like a GH5 mk3 where it has the dual gain feature of the GH5S, kept the IBIS with the added phase detect AF, maybe throw in a few extra h.265 codecs but otherwise that would be perfect for someone who wants a video centric camera and doesn't need to deliver in 4k.
The killer feature of the GH6 is the wide range of affordable lenses. I am hoping Pany will release two new m43 cameras in 2023, 1) G9 II for those who need a pro and don't mind a huge body, 2) GX9 II / GX10 for the rest of us 😁
Just wish the 10-25 was cheaper. Sony just announced a killer 20-70 f/4 which beats the 20-50mm f/3.5 Pana Leica equivalent in price/size/weight/range.
@@professionalpotato4764 The 10-25mm and 25-50mm f/1.7 are the major reasons why I'm still considering sticking with M43. If a G10 appears soon with equally great stills and video capabilities or at least enough video capabilities for documentary video as well as PDAF then that really tips the balance as I can't imagine a GH6II or GH7 coming sooner.
As always, excellent quality review and comparison! Your videos always makes me excited because you really show your love towards cameras and contents in your reviews.
I really enjoy watching your videos. You're quite fun! I love my S5, GH5, GH4 and GX85. I'm saving my pennies for the S5IIX. Panasonic is doing such a nice job in creating tools for us creators.
Awesome comparison Emily! The S5II is definitely a close to perfect RU-vid camera. The GH6 on the other hand is the superior film making tool, but not the perfect camera either 😅
I would prefer the S5ii if it was MFT, haha. I only carry the S5 when I really need low light or as a secondary camera. The absolute size of those lenses! On a side note... as you say "didn't take a tripod", there is a tripod head poking out of your backpack at 7:43 😅. I know that's back in the UK, but I found it funny regardless. Oh and regarding the punch-in: apparently the S5ii doesn't have (nor a replacement for) the AF-Point Scope. Sorry about waffling on!
I've been eating up content about the S5ii since it came out. For the few extra features, I'm holding off until the S5iix comes out. Loved your side-by-side comparison. Thanks!
Considering the paid upgrade for the S5ii to get external RAW is almost identical to just buying an S5iiX, it doesnt make sense to me to buy the base S5ii. You're future proofing yourself with the S5iix with the all Intra, RAW and pro-res options I cant really see needing another camera for many years to come after this one. But I'm the same as you, lapping up S5ii videos as die waiting for May.
I am interested in the S5ii because it is a true hybrid high-level camera. I will use it professionally for very normal video work (handheld) and mainly for indoor photography. I need a relatively small set-up for producing simple things but in good quality and in quick workflows (pre selected LUTs!). I guess I will only get by with 2-3 standard lenses. But for my personal photography I think m43 is so great because there are so many different lenses. You can cater for every genre, at least on a hobby fun level. I love having different camera setups with my G9 + zoom lenses and my old GX8 + primes. Even though the G9 is still a very good choice for its price (DPReview TV just mentioned it), it's time for a successor, definitely for the GX series.
Great video, hopefully have them both at some point. The photo at 7:41 is outstanding. Let me know if that pic is ever for sale... Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much! I’ve had a couple of requests for that photo for prints actually, it’s one of my faves!!! I will look into seeing if I can get some prints on my website ☺️
I shot a feature film with the GH5, so I love Panasonic. Especially for its skin tones. As a filmmaker, I am looking for features that benefit me. I recently picked up the Sony FX30. But, the S5ii is really pulling me back to Panasonic. Not only for the price point, but, the fact that Panasonic has better skin tones. Whereas with Sony, I almost always have to tweak the skin tones in post. So, I am seriously looking at the S5ii. Panasonic FINALLY woke up and brought PDAF to their line of cameras. EDIT: PS. I get all of my used gear from MPB.
I have to agree with skintones! colour grading with the Panasonic cameras -- all of them, really -- has been such a breeze. I got some Sony footage when a second shooter helped me at a wedding a few months back and matching the colours was a NIGHTMARE. I didn't realise how blessed I was with the Lumix colours until then!
@@MicroFourNerdsthere are some great conversion luts nowadays that match footage between cameras. Never had an issue with my Sony cameras after discovering color matching.
S5II have a different sensor, S5 have better skintone, s5II have a red - magenta tint is much sharpen and is more noisier then all Panasonic S - line. The autofocus in real word is very bad, I do weddings and I use only manual focus. Is the worst Panasonic camera what I have. I gonna trade S5II for gh6 which for me is much better camera.
Hi. Good comparison. I have a similar set (GH6 for over a year + S5IIX for 2 weeks) and I switched from GH5. Comparing the two cameras, I agree with almost everything you say in the video. From myself, I will only add that my work style and needs (90% video and 10% photos) mainly in a sensible light and if the gh6 had phase autofocus at the level of the s5IIx, I would have to think hard whether to buy FF at all (I film interiors - churches , temples and macro - insects, plants) and I get to max 3200 iso and gh6 gives me peace of mind. I am also satisfied with the photos (RAW because jpg are average straight from the camera) and how much you can get out of the shadow from the photos from this camera in graphics programs. Full frame has a few points of advantage (ISO, Dynamic Range, Phase Autofocus for video, better bokeh for the same F-number of the lens) but the GH6 is a filming beast. Panasonic probably built them that way on purpose - they complement each other in the hands of a conscious photo / video creator - where gh6 is weak (autofocus, greater ISO noise, smaller dynamic range) there full frame shines - where s5iiX can't do it (high video frames, macro, wild nature) is gh6 strong. Times like this - you have to have both.
Your reviews have become so good. I have enjoyed your on camera personality for some time and have noticed a real progression in the quality of your content. Thanks very much and have a great 2023. I am a G9 MFT Nerd :) I'm very interested in seeing the next (PDAF?) iteration of the GH6 mainly because I have a good selection of MFT lenses, although I would very much enjoy a FF sensor camera for stills. I could buy the next MFT body if improvements warrant it BUT to invest in a FF system would be difficult for me to justify since there would be such a large additional lense investment. Something seems to be going on because I can currently purchase the new GH6 body for $2K CDN which is a substantial price reduction, even cheaper than buying from the U.S.. Makes me think GH6 ii is coming.
Thanks so much! ☺️ yes I think the lenses are the biggest consideration. You can get a lot of realllly nice lenses relatively cheaply on m43, and less so on full frame. I’m crossing fingers and toes for a new g9 🙏
It was a very useful comparison. Personally, I shoot video with BGH1, it has half stop of DR more than GH5, most in manual focus. For autofocus on gimbal got A7IV. I hope m43 hybrid AF comes in GH7 would be easier to match colors and put it on gimbal.
Excellent video! I’m currently using a G7 for my livestreams. I’d love to have the S5 II, but that it is going to have to wait several months. Though, I’m intrigued if the S1H II will finally be the end all of cameras.
Without checking, it seems logical that the GH6 would have [ slightly ] better stability given its smaller sensor being easier to move and follow smoothly. [ which is why I'm *still* waiting for my G9-PD*!! ] *(Phase Detect) Are you listening, Panasonic?
What a great video :) you made a great RU-vid video about this. Very interesting. So many things to compare to this topic, the Codecs etc. GH6 can as far as I know much higher bitrates as the S5ii.
I was waiting for tthis video. I was really close to buy the GH6 as I'm a GH5 user but S5II made me think about it again and I think I lean more towards to S5II, The last couple of years I began taking more photos than before and I think S5II is slitly better for that. The only downward I can find is that crop on 4K60fps on the S5II but it is 10bit something I missed from my Gh5 that is 8bit, from the flip side I have to buy new lensses from the beginning. Maybe I have to wait for the GS6 (their baby) 😁 Nice video Emily, cheers.
Againts the Panasonic S5 II, I would definitly buy a the next versión of the Panasonic Gh6. A Panasonic Gh6 markii, with: - The newest Phase detection autofocus. - A Dual Native Iso 800 & 4000. - And With the DR Boost Mode at ISO 4000. - Phase detection Autofocus in 4k 120p and 240p. - Contrast Autofocus in 300p. - Real time lut. - Price $1500 (M43 spirit is bein Cheap, less than the Sony fx30) - New Panasonic Lumix Super Lenses with an F1.0 Aperture, under $800 USD. Like: 10mm f1.0 lens 17mm f1.0 lens 25mm f1.0 lens 42,5mm f1.0 lens 65mm f1.0 lens I would go back to the M43 systeme, after my Panasonic gh4. I sold it and bought a Bmcc 2.5k, witch is better in low light than the Gh4 ando for video. The biggest probleme with the M43 System is: The sensor is tiny, but there are no fast electronic lenses to compensate that, y el precio de las lentes m43 sigue siendo caro al final, and the price of m43 lenses is still expensive in the end, when you make a comparison with the same focal length and aperture with Aps-c lenses or Fullframe lenses for the same price. Like: M43 System The Lumix 10-25mm f1.7 ($1,797) The Lumix 25-50mm f1.7 ($1,797) With: f1.7 = f3.4 (lens equivalent calculator) When You Compare with the: Aps-C System Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 ($799) Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 ($979) With: f1.8 = f2.7 (lens equivalent calculator) The Aps-C are less expensive than m43 one at the end. Plus, the bigger sensor and more dynamic range. panasonic and olympus have to make up for that to make that system really attractive, or even lower the price of the cameras. Because already that price range that has the Panasonic gh6 and Olympus om1, is the territory of the enthusiast and pro level FullFrame cameras including the incomparable advantages of full frame over m43. The of the Panasonic Gh6 to be interresting shoud be no more than $1500 USD. To compite againts the Bmpcc4k, Z-Cam m4, Canon eos r7, Sony fx30, and too, that is the sensor or the meaning oh a M43 or Aps-C Camera: "Cheap and Value".
The future is glass! Cameras come and go in our lust for the perfect camera. Having owned many Lumix m4/3 cameras and still own 5, I'm still waiting for that "perfect" Lumix to replace my G9 (come on Lumix, you can do this). Until that arrives, my money has been invested in great lenses (7.5mm f2, 12-35 f2.8, 35-100 f2.8, 100-400mm) that deliver fantastic images even from my antique Lumix G1! By the way, MPB is my go to dealer to buy and sell my Lumix cameras and lenses. Very fair pricing on my trades and great quality on my purchases!
I think that is so overlooked as well. I'd rather have a great lens on a mid-range camera body than the other way around! lenses and lighting are often forgotten in favour of the shiny new camera for sure!
None of the results "shocked " me.. but It's very interesting to see really how good the GH-6 is...in the hands of a skilled user. There was a feeling of..."meh" from several reviewers on the 6 when it came out and even some question about it's capability as a stills shooter. I think we can say from deep divers like you that it really is a step up camera and hopefully a portent of things to come. Perhaps a new S1 type will have S5II performance+ with GH6 screen options. For me.. I would love to see the GH6 sensor,,,S5II processor and AF... Leica inspired rangefinder body all wrapped up in a new M4/3 platform (GX10??) for all my Pana-Leica glass to happily live out their days on.. Too much to ask??
Excellent breakdown Emily. Going to be a stuck record though and chime with other commenters waiting on a G9 II 😅 the GH6 is too video focussed to suit me as a hybrid shooter who leans more heavily to photo, but I'm too invested in glass to make the switch to full frame - plus, love the size of M43 kit for travel and documentary photography! Saying that, were I camera-less and looking for my first system, I would be strongly considering the S5 II. The step up in autofocus takes Panasonic from a great offering with faults to a fantastic offering.
On a sidenote, I imagine it’s the same on a GH6, but on my GH5’s if you dig down into the menus you can adjust the sensitivity and speed of the autofocus. Also, GH6 does have dual native iso, it’s 400 and 2500.
Hi! To my knowledge, and what the Panasonic engineers told me at the event before the gh6 was released, it does not have dual native iso. I distinctly remember everyone moaning in the room during the presentation haha It does have dual output gain, which is different to having a dual native iso. There’s a good article about the differences here m.dpreview.com/articles/1570070253/what-is-dual-gain-and-how-does-it-work
Just a suggestion to anyone buying a new camera they also look in to lens selection and pricing. Lens choices for the S5 II still lag behind the GH6, but they are improving.
agree…gh6 stabilization very slightly better. As for AF the S5ii much faster, but for anything not having a lot of back and forth…studio work etc both work well (so does my g9). And if you use mostly MF for video then not an issue. Do enjoy fact you can do more in the way of editing in camera….the more work you can do there the better. Either camera likely too much for my needs, still learning so much with what I have! Well done video!
After 8 months do you lean towards one camera over the other? I leave for Japan early November and I have a gh5 and was thinking if I should wait more on the future of these cameras or pull the trigger. I RARELY travel like every 4-5 years. And so buying a camera now would be a dumb spontaneous buy or worth it. I typically use just 1 wide lens on a gimbal for broll and then have a 17.5mm voigtlander I use for the rest (sometimes use the zoom function). And yes 2 prime lenses with no autofocus but I LOVE the results I saw from this video on the s5ii. Makes me want to just pull the trigger and sell my Gh5 stuff asap lol. Thanks for the video.
I use a A7Riv for stills, so for me the GH6 is still more attractive, cheaper lenses, better slow motion, internal pro res. If the S5ii could match the GH6 for video, I would consider it though. 🤔 I guess it also depends on your personal needs, I’m in need of a small run and gun package. ProRes makes a world of difference, and I don’t want to run an external monitor if I have the choice.
The “5.7k, why would you even bother” line in regards to the GH6, are you insinuating that it’s a redundant recording type? Is there a benefit if using it? Like reframing? Pans in post with the extra wiggle room etc?
I've been thinking for a long time for a gh6 but only for video, and it looks really sharp even better than FF. Autofocus a professional video maker uses it manual focus with piking. Gh6 top!!
Nice test however I think the comparison fell very short when you were doing the jelloo test (it was non existent)- I would have loved to have seen that done properly. You would be surprised by the winner, if you did a motion test, maybe if you filmed a quick pan shot or both cameras in a car filming from the side while the car is moving fast.
The dual recording in the GH6 is limited to the codecs up to 600mbit/s. The S5-II is completely limited to codecs up to 600mbit/s for internal recording. You don't lose anything in the GH6, you get additional modes that are not available on the S5-II.
Oh for sure. I was never debating that, there’s plenty of advanced video modes on the GH6 compared to the s5ii. I just meant that if you want to use those modes, when you have dual recording set up, it won’t let you and you have to dive into the menus to change back to single card mode. It’s caught me a few times it does my head in haha
@@MicroFourNerds You are right. Those dependencies can be painful. I try to have custom settings prepared but the number of useful combinations is high.
Great Review! I having a hard to decide. I still using GH3. Was going for the S5iix because of full frame. But what the point if it crops and doubles my lens. I ll be shooting mostly at 4k 60P
Last weekend I went to celebrate Chinese New Year in Manchester's China Town, which just happened to by ma Birthday. And I took my GH6 to capture the fun. While I was stood in the square waiting for the dragons, lions and performers to pass by, I could not for the life of me fit my camera onto my gimbal. Brain fart time, so I hand held the camera above people's heads, and resigned myself to the fact that this was a pointless exercise and the footage would be crap. I was completely shocked and pleasantly surprised to find the footage was rock steady. Previous attempts must have been through user stupidity when I set the image stabilisation wrong. I finally got the camera onto the gimbal for walking around the streets to film the lions and unicorn blessing the local businesses with good fortune for the new year. Yep, there was a genuine bone-fide unicorn in town on the day. No unicorn vomit though. To the uninitiated, it just looked like a regular lion. I was also very very happy with how the GH6 auto focus performed however I will ditch the GH6 in a heartbeat once MFT upgrades to Phased Detection. I also had a play with the Dual ISO setting for the first time proper in a daytime setting, because I read somewhere that in good lighting it would give me better dynamic range. The only thing the camera gave me was a shed load of unwanted noise in good daylight. It took a lot of tinkering in Davinci Resolve to rescue my footage from all that unwanted noise. I won't be using Dual ISO in good daylight any time in a hurry. As for your sexy S5ii producing excellent photos as well as being a power-horse for video, again when MFT gets Phased Detection the new camera will probably get a better sensor and I will ditch my GH6 in a heartbeat. I just bought a second-hand Panasonic G9 from MPB. That five year old camera outperforms the GH6 for images in all lighting conditions. And the GH6 takes good photos, in good lighting. We'll just gloss over how shocking it is for astro photography. Do I want a S5ii? Yes please but I still prefer the size and weight of MFT stuff.
I am really surprised and interested in the g9 out performing the gh6! I might have to rent one and do a comparison, you'd really think it would be quite equal all things considered... or, well, you'd hope the GH6 would be better with it being newer! I tried the G9 a bit ago, and it absolutely trashed the GH5 in a lot of respects. but that was to be expected.... hmmmmm! I might have to investigate this further!!
@@MicroFourNerds Happy to perform a few test shots for you. Just let me know what sort of setting you'd like and I will use the exact same lens for comparison. You're welcome to look at the few images I've put onto my flickr account. But yes the G9 is better, especially in low light. And focusing is incredibly fast and pin-sharp. But if you only had a GH6 then you'd be happy with the results.
so glad i discovered this channel a few days ago. persuaded me to finally buy a mirrorless 4/3rds camera. (lumix g7 as thats what i could afford right now) fingers crossed i can get a s5ii by the end of the year. it's also nice to see another female filmmaker/freelancer in the manchester area!
yes panasonic is good in low ligth, autofucos. the density of the sun light can maintained by panasonic lumix than the other one. Panasonic can dimmed the light of the sun to have a great pictures you have and maintained the clarity of the pictures and produced colorful pictures in crispies than the other canon.or cameras
Nice video, thanks ! What would be your choice of lenses for S5 ? What lens did you use in the first autofocus example ? The background on the S5 looked so creamy :)
The Lumix 50mm f1.8 on the s5ii and the lumix leica 25mm 1.4 (but I set it at 1.8 to match) on the GH6 😊 That whole set of Lumix 1.8 primes is brilliant on the s5ii!
Hi, Nice comparison! I think it’s difficult to choose between the two based on the specs. It’s not all about the camera body, but about the lenses too. If you have the lenses for the GH6, what will bring you the S5II apart the AF performance? And vice versa, if you are packed with FF lenses, why go with the GH6 apart for the high frame rate? I already have the pair of Fujinon MK, the 10-25 & 25-50mm f.17, the 12-35 & 35-100mm, and the 50-200mm f2.8-4, and a Veydra 12mm. I’m quite happy at this moment. At this point, I was thinking of getting the S5IIX with the 18mm & the 35mm f1.8 to get the extra amount of light for dark situations. Even those lenses are not that great fully open. I think that is where the S5II should stand out compared to the GH6. So, in the end, the two could complement each other if you have the right lenses for them. When doing comparison, we should also select the best lenses for each of the cameras to emphasis their strengths otherwise, the comparison will be biased, IMO. Because what matters is the whole setup, not just one element.
Thank you Emily, I’m on the fence, I already have all lenses for the gh6 but would love to get into full frame, so not sure which one to get. I have a GH5m2 and a G9
I sold my Lumix G9 and picked up a Sony a7sIII but I'm still going to buy the GH6 as the price is starting to drop here in Australia. Or I might just wait and see if Lumix brings out a GH6MK2 with the new awesome AF system. The GH6 is just an all round beast :) Just the AF kinda pushed me to the a7sIII.
Surely a GH6mkii would at least be 1 year away, if not more. It'd be real crap of them to release a mkii 1 year after people invested in the GH6 and would most certainly anger many long time Lumix shooters who put their trust and money in the GH6.
My biggest gripe is how small the S5ii is. Like how is a full frame camea smaller than a micro 4/3 camea? Upgrading from a GH5 I wanted a more beefier feel knowing Im in full frame now. This almost made me get the S1H instead
Great video. Thank you. I am a Panasonic S5 Mark II user and I have one question: is there a way to play or review photos jumping from 10 to 10 photos, like in Canon or Sony?
Great Video. Thank you. Switching from Canon to Pana Lumix S5 II and 2 bodies, would you recommend 2x S5 II and also with Sigma 60-600mm for Tele or 1x S5II and 1x GH6 with 100-400mm as Tele and for video and photo?
Hi! Very good timing, I’m testing and comparing the sigma and the m43 equivalent for a video right now ☺️ I’m going to Kenya in September for safari and wanted to see which would be best for my needs. So far, the sigma is lovely on the s5ii but SO SO SO much bigger and heavier. I’m leaning towards the 100-400 on gh6 for super zoom needs as you get more reach and it’s much more compact. But the s5ii will be better in low light due to the great iso performance of that camera
@@MicroFourNerds That's great to hear and thank you for the ultra-fast reply. 🙏 Thinking about this combo: GH6 + Leica 100-400 S5 II + 24-70mm F2.8 + 50mm F1.4 + Sigma 20mm F1.4 Weight = around 5 Kilogram Or S5 II + 24-70mm F2.8 + 50mm F1.4 + Sigma 20mm F1.4 S5 II + Sigma 60-600mm Weight = around 6.450 Kilogram Size and weight are PRO GH6 + S5 II Combo But different chargers, filters etc and not only 1 system So I am asking you (any myself ^^) if the better low light of the S5II is worth the size, weight and also money. And what about IBIS? Is it better / more stable when GH6 + 100-400 is used or when S5 II with Sigma 60-600mm is used? S5 II and Sigma comes also with better AF I think. A really hard decision!
@@Lifetogo good news, they take the same batteries so only one charger 😁 I honestly struggled to take anything handheld with the 60-600 sigma, you’d definitely need a monopod for support, which isn’t the end of the world. You can quite easily shoot handheld on the m43 100-400 as it’s just so much smaller and the stabilisation is even better because the lens has stabilisation too, with it being lumix lens. so you have dual stabilisation with that setup. For low light, if you’re shooting a lot at sunrise/sunset, and need a faster shutter speed, the s5ii setup will be brilliant. So definitely pros and cons! A plus for the gh6 that I think is often overlooked is the 4k 120p with no crop. so fun with the super teles for wildlife/sports etc
@@MicroFourNerds Thanks again. Happy to see your video and the battle between the lenses on your channel. And enjoy your safari in September to Kenya. Maybe we see us ^^ Thinking about Tanzania / Kenya around August / September right now. :)
Thank you for this! I'm looking for some that will do video and photography well with room to grow into. I'm leaning towards the S5ii. I'm curious though how did you get the ISO so high on those gorgeous low light shots! 10,000?? 🤯
Both cameras are surprisingly good in low light! The s5ii in particular. You can basically let the ISO do whatever it wants and you’ll get a good image 😊
At Sky Captain Media, we mainly shoot with our GH5s on or off gimbles. Recently purchased a BMPPC6k, but I'm seriously looking to sell our GH5s for the S6. What do you think ?
Nice video Emily! I have the GH6 and I am thinking about getting a 2 camera for my wedding vid business. Do you recommend me to get the s5ii or another m4/3 camera? I see that you use both for photo and video, but in my case I only do video. Thanks for the advice and keep doing these awesome vids
Ooo I’d probably recommend sticking with m43 if you already have the lenses! I tend to shoot weddings in 4k 60p a lot of the time and the apsc crop on the s5ii annoys me quite a bit.
Why do you want to hold onto the GH5 when you have a GH6?! I love the GH5, by the way. Have had one ever since it came out. Now that the S5-2 is here, I want the GH7!! (or I will settle for the GH6-2, with phase detection ;-) Wonderful video, by the way, good content and you are very nice to watch and listen to 😊
i love your videos because of the structure you use when it comes to comparing!!! awesome!!! question....im really trying to find a very..suitable..reliable CF express card type B for my GH6. which BRAND and SPEED do you recommend and i just want a 128GB by the way. please and thank you :) this is for recording MOV and ProRes.
