Panasonic GH5s Better Color and Larger Sensor Than the GH5?

[@FrankValchiria]

just bought a gh5s with speedbooster. thank you for the great video

[@curtisjudd]

Really nice comparison, Caleb. I noticed the color differences in the GH5S skin tones as well. Nice improvement! No more jaundice!

[@dannywinget]

This is insane. I wrote off the GH5s but the results are very interesting. Thanks for this test

[@HaydenGoldsworthy]

I still haven't gotten over your intro and the music. So good.

[@perezamigos]

2 years later and still great info, thanks

[@smnhpkns]

Having watched both of your videos on the GH5s I'm now completely sold on it, thank you so much for taking the time out to explain it all to us properly .

[@EposVox]

Not gunna lie, until I started seeing the sensor quirks like this, I was 100% sold on "I need a GH5 but have no need for GH5s." But now I really want GH5s and I don't even know anymore.

[@Supperconductor]

GH5 is a hybrid. Which is better for me. If you’re doing video mostly, the GH5S is probably better. As a hobbyist this is splitting hairs but VERY interesting as a nerdist.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I would ask yourself this. How often do you go handheld? If the answer is under 50% of the time, I'd get the GH5s.

[@EposVox]

Under 50% now b/c of the lack of IS in my G7, I usually wind up grabbing my phone for handheld. Hrmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@michaeljohntuclaud6992]

I'd get the gh5s with a lens with IS

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I have both the GH5 and GH5s. When I bought the GH5, I bought it as a bundle with the Panasonic Leica 12mm-35mm f2.8 lens. The IBS lens on the GH5s makes a big difference.

[@raksh9]

Excellent comparison! This is the first time I've seen someone do an overlapping comparison and then an expanded view like this. The more I look at the GH5S, the more it looks like my next camera, as an upgrade from the GH4.

[@HarrisonWaters]

Thanks for all the hard working comparing these two cams. Always a huge time saver for other shooters that want the best quality and don't have the time/knowledge to break down the sensors.

[@danielgebert4556]

This is the only place I can find any info this in depth. Love it

[@Dhanul]

That audio quality is godly.

[@nicklong7442]

Yeah dude, Caleb's the best.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Haha! Thanks. Helps when you can get right up on the microphone!

[@GDBOYFilms]

DSLR Video Shooter which one is this video using btw?

[@florianmuller6530]

Which microphone are you using in this video?

[@DarkPa1adin]

is it also due to your treated room?

[@armacanqui]

I've been following your channel since the beginning of Fall 2017 and I LOVE how much detail you put into your videos when it comes to comparisons/technical details that are not just useful, but RELEVANT to anyone who's in/trying to get into film-making!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you for the very kind words Baila! So glad you're digging the content!

[@henryzhang9915]

Ordered 5s last week, had viewed some comparisons, no hesitation at all. The improvements are very tempting.

[@DamianBartolacci]

This is EXACTLY the sensor size test I was looking for! GH5s with speed booster compared to super 35, APS-C, and full frame! Thank You!

[@PLWReview]

A very big thank you from Germany! This Video was so informativ :)

[@Macsnapsmedia]

This makes me incredibly excited! I have my brand new GH5s on the way and knowing how accurate your videos are compared to a lot of the watered down opinion pieces that have been popping up, its great to see the raw data that takes all the questions out of it. THANK YOU!

[@BlackWarriorLures]

We should call it Super 43.

[@michealpersaud6718]

Omg, reading this comment in 2024, this is hilarious! 😂 I literally laughed for like 5 minutes lol

[@BlackWarriorLures]

@@michealpersaud6718 hehe!

[@tombuck]

This is so interesting! Thanks for taking the time to try and sort this all out. Ultimately though, I think this just confirmed for me personally that full frame is the way to go. I can’t get enough of it!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I hear ya!

[@tonylouisvisionvideography3469]

Just purchased a GH5s Can't wait to test it out

[@groovexmedia]

Great comparison, Caleb! The GH5s suddenly became more interesting as a new camera choice. Thank you for the insights!!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks Groove! The more I use this camera the more I appreciate 10bit 422 4K. So much easier to work with!

[@JoeNationTV]

You hit angles a lot of other channels don't. Great work man!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Oh, my goodness. I geeked out so much on this one. I've really enjoyed my GH5S with Speedbooster. Totally the best at home video rig out there. I do miss the stabilization, but that's only when I go wandering outside of my room to film (which is super rare). I have found that my colors have looked great on the GH5s as well. I haven't had any sort of comments of the green look since I switched over. Once again, another fantastic video. I appreciate your work, friend!

[@kihoonkim1865]

I think this is an awesome video. I'm just starting videography and your channel is trustworthy. Please keep up the good work!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks Kim! Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@makatron]

So subtle, yet so important to have the skin tones in the right hue

[@chrisw443]

i cant get over how good the g7 for your on camera bits looks. it just looks so crisp.

[@blood_n_guts_murphy]

Thank you, I am amazed and this has changed me from wanting a GH5S to needing one.

[@mattadamsapple]

Such a good video! Thanks for shooting all these color comparisons breaking it all down!!

[@kyeongheum]

Canon's footage apparently is way too soft, but that color is really nice wow. I'm impressed!

[@sabusinessguru]

Just "Subscribed" to your channel. Awesome work Caleb... A lot of work you put in and is appreciated... I would LOVE to see this same comparison between the GH5s and the new Sony A7iii. I'm torn between the GH5s and the A7iii. (I would use neither for photos, only video on a Ronin relying heavily on auto focus) Here are a few comparisons that I would love to see between the GH5s and the A7iii that I think would help a lot of us: 1. A side-by-side "autofocus" test between the GH5s (with the latest firmware and the 179 shutter hack) and the Sony A7iii. 2. The GH5s 10-bit 422 (highest bit rate) vs the A7iii 8-bit both 1080 and 4K (for dynamic range, banding, etc) 3. External out analysis from both cameras to an Atomos / Odyssey 7Q+ highest bit rate / color profile possible. Keep up the great work!

[@avarmadillo]

Super great presentation. I just got my GH5s and my own experience comports with your analysis. Small changes but a big improvement in skin tones.

[@AndreiLucaa]

soo good! I was waiting for someone to make this test! I would love to see .64 speedbooster in action tho'

[@billstone2244]

Great video. Totally clear, totally relevant, great graphics, audio + tests. Thanks - you've helped me a ton make a decision about cameras.

[@readytoeatout2145]

Wish I could give this video two thumbs! Showing the pic in pic with the speedboosters and different sensor sizes was BAD A... well it was extremely helpful! And the field of view comparison is excellent making you a genius! Thanks, Praying for you! I hope God blesses you for helping so many others.

[@nicklong7442]

Wow! I've been waiting for this for a little while now. Great video! Definitely worth the wait. And man I've been loving your stuff Caleb. Just got a G85, (and your Guide) to hold me down until I move on to the GH5s, and your channel has been my go to for those cameras, and pretty much anything else for over a year now, especially lighting.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you Nick! Sorry this one took so dang long! Glad you're enjoying the videos and guides :-)

[@heznonglait]

Thanks Caleb you made it very clear and easy.

[@felixsu375]

I'm a newbie so I may be confused about this. SInce you know the GH5 color is a little off, can't you do a custom LUT and color correct in post really quickly?

[@ricetteok109]

Theorically, yes, you can create your own LUT file to match GH5 with to GH5s.

[@gsherlock]

Excellent job and excellent results Caleb, thanks for the time you've put into this.

[@HowToEmil]

I love the light setup at the beggining!

[@LeeZavitz]

That’s crazy.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Yes it is!

[@LeeZavitz]

DSLR Video Shooter I didn’t have my gh5 to test it next to the gh5s so I never really noticed it having a larger field of view. But it only makes sense with the multi aspect sensor. This video proves it.

[@REPOSTEDBYDAV]

Please do this review: Low light test....GH5s (No speedbooster) vs GH5 w/ Speedbooster) or just tell me....does the GH5 with a speed booster hold its own against the GH5s?

[@DenizAlexanderBora]

Hey Caleb, if the pictures of the field of view comparison at 5:00 are correct than the Sony a6500 (4th place) and GH5 with Speedbooster (5th place) must change places. I checked your pictures and even zoomed in on a screenshot. There is definetly a wider field of view on the GH5 with speedbooster picture. Compare the 4 squares on the grey card and you can see it. Still a very good informative video!

[@romsprod]

Thx again Caleb for this great and detailed test. I'll try to translate it in French to add subtitles as soon I have time 😉

[@sahitanand]

This is the only review that's worth watching. Thank you for this!!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Great video, Caleb. Just FYI...Your links are mislabeled in the description. You have to sets that are both called Panasonic GH5s even though one is linked to the GH5. Thanks for the great work you do.

[@Editbay416]

Calib, great video, this must of taken a while to produce. Appreciate your work!

[@1BigBucks1]

A very Dave Dugdale-style video and I say that as a compliment.

[@christopherjahn8559]

Awesome I was waiting for exactly that. Thank you so much :)

[@PeterVanKeer]

What a crazy good video! So much love for your input on this. Learned A LOT!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you Peter!!!

[@dublbude]

I am looking into getting a gh5s. So i am checking this out a bit late. Maybe this has already been commented on..... The gh5s actually has a physically larger sensor. 17.3mm is the horizontal length of a normal 4/3 sensor. 18mm is the horizontal length othe gh5s sensor. Again, maybe this was already addressed, the video is however misinforming.

[@littlecamerafilms2834]

Great tests! So awesome! Thanks, Caleb!

[@jayclas4023]

Great video! I’d love to see this comparison after you apply the Lemmings LUT One which totally fix skin tones perfectly and or step back a step to get more information in the background. The GH5 is so sharp you can literally move 10 feet back without any loss in quality.

[@MartinAaberge]

Great production value and I love that you took the time to do all these tests :) I’m leaning towards the GH5S, but not only do I have to compare it with the GH5, I have to consider the Black Magic Pocket 4k as well :p

[@AttilaBakosArt]

This is how you do a comparison. Enjoyed it a lot, thanks!

[@RanDom-bk8tt]

That was Amazing!! Thank you so much! This seems like such an intense topic to have to go thru but your presentation was A++++ As someone probably below an amateur when it comes to cameras (I mean I only found out what a micro four thirds camera was a few days ago - yes I know, where on earth have I been living), I was still able to follow your explanations and descriptions easily (along with your other videos of which i've basically binge-watched ^^;)

[@MsTessG]

Skin tones are better on GH5 to my eye - more natural and pleasing to the eye. GH5s looks unnaturally red - like a sunburn. Great video.

[@datalaforge]

I'm doing my taxes right now but all I want to do is watch this video.

[@nicklong7442]

Sammmmeeee! Except I caved and watched it.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Good luck! I hope uncle sam isn't killing you this year!

[@raksh9]

I'm editing for a deadline of tomorrow night. And I'm watching this.

[@TechLineHD]

Fantastic comparison. Thanks!

[@elpmettsol]

You provided a very good test, so I subscribed to you! :)

[@ted_nemeth]

your effort is simply amazing. That Brady Bunch style field of view comparison graphic was tits. Thank you. I'm deciding between all these right now.

[@juansetamayo]

Great comparison between both cameras, thank you!

[@fansofER]

Dude what a great comparison! Mind blown!

[@stephenwardfilmmaker2075]

All I want to know is .... which one is better?? ;) Amazingly comprehensive study again Caleb, mucho compliments. The frame variances were pretty incredible and the GH5s + speedbooster seems to be the winner for me. Noticed a gradual increasing redness on your skin tones for the overall shot of frame comparions. Were you just so tired and angry at that stage or what it done intentionally? Big props to your single mother-wife for taking care of those two kids all the time! ;)

[@html5guys]

I just did a small test: I compared the final processed image on GH5 with and without image stabilization enabled. Unfortunately, the software doesn't allow using the smaller crop when the stabilization is disabled. That would be a nice small addition to the functionality of this small beast...

[@Marticulate]

Thanks for the effort and well explained video. Won't be ditching my GH5 anytime soon though.

[@ThomazMartinez]

Good stuff you covered everything i wanted to know about the new sensor for GH5S

[@covenc]

Great comparisons! Thank you so much!!

[@Bearonasubmarine]

Nicely done! Thanks for the effort Caleb. Keep it up : )

[@cinemajubilee7166]

GH5S looking more and more attractive as the A camera in our kit someday...great insights here :)

[@OscarGarcia-px8ni]

Great video. Your hard work is greatly appreciated!

[@MatiasRispau]

If you can lead me the footage of that color charts of both cameras, I will love to make a lut for matching Gh5 to GH5s. ;)

[@JoeBSanchezFilms]

By the end of the day they are just tools. You can apply fixes that need to be done in post anyway. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make this video. Helps me want to fix my color and framing more on my gh5.

[@TechnoBabble]

The less you have to do in post the better. The more you change colours around the more pronounced banding and noise is going to become.

[@BryanPopeProductions]

+TechnoBabble luckily these are both 10-bit cameras.

[@dqstudios]

super-awesome comparison! thanks for sharing this and being AWESOME :)

[@ASmith-hb4ed]

one of the best GH5/GH5S videos ever!!!

[@idolbass]

Awesome and great insight into the differences between those two cameras. I'm 99% sure I want that GH5S.

[@Humcrush]

Good stuff. Thanks for the thorough comparison!

[@mythic_media]

hey thx for all the effort this saved me a lot of trouble

[@vividmotion66]

Great testing, thanks mate

[@Kirbywinson]

Hey Caleb, thanks for free knowledge

[@kirkberry5106]

GREAT VIDEO!!!! This definitely helped my decision

[@siddhu14]

Very interesting and informative stuff. Well explained as always ✌🏽 Thanks 🙂

[@SonofaFritzFilms]

Awesome video man! I was dead set on purchasing the GH5 for some time, but I thought I noticed those slight color differences that you proved. The GH5S really does look better. I'd be interested in seeing a comparison of the color science and tests between the A7III when that's released and the GH5S. I'm more comfortable using Panasonic and I've heard grading S Log footage from Sony can be a headache, so I'm curious if it's gotten any better and worth the switch.

[@moobit]

Very good video and very informative - thanks for this dude!

[@j.d.hughes3728]

Good points. It's a bit like the difference between Fuji film stock and Kodak. Kodak was always a trifle red and Fuji green. I'm not sure how significant the difference is; grading will improve GH5 flesh tones. Whether it achieves the same end result is debatable. The crop differences were genuinely astounding, though!

[@EmileModesitt]

Try the Speedbooster XL on the GH5s. Should give a much larger field of view than APS-C; more like a 1.1 or 1.2 crop factor.

[@HelpUsSaveLives]

A great video about the comparisons. I am especially encouraged (if not downright shocked, to see how much difference the speed boosters make in the field of view, which again, affects crop. My question is do you see any difference in the sharpness of the image with or without the speedbooster? You asked about lighting in the other video. In this one, I would put a light in front of your face to light the area from the top of your eyes to the hat, which is very dark.

[@mazurindependentfilmmaking2713]

There is difference in sharpness but its not critical. Lumix m4/3 senors are so sharp - you really need to reduce that sharpness in post...

[@littletheatrefilms5825]

Great video but would love to see the DOF review with the GH5S plus Speedbooster and a crop without. I would love a GH5S but I love the shallow depth of field on the C100. Oh the struggle!!

[@marcopervo]

The color is very close, so matching skin tones via WB on multi-camera shoots should work fine. If you chose to match with grading, shooting at 400Mbps may be the best option.

[@silverrush540]

Great vid! Should make a tut on matching GH5 color with GH5s color!

[@PrettyNeatVR]

Having that extra fov would be a well worth the upgrade I would think. The color is off a bit, but it seems like it would be easy to match the cameras right? Using the vectorscope and the color checker to color match.

[@itsryanwilkes]

This was freaking awesome. Thanks mate!

[@Holtenstein]

I'm shooting anamorphic with a Nikon 50mm pancake lens as my wide angle on a 2x scope. I'm definitely getting a vignette on the GH5S now. I normally use the XL booster but had to swap it for the Ultra. Even with the Ultra I still crop in 10% to get rid of the vignette now.

[@randomgeocacher]

The Speedbooster XL 0.64 on an GH5 already took it to APS-C and APS-H territory so I guess that it ought to make GH5S close to full frame. Thanks for the informative update. Financially it doesn’t make sense but I have a feeling I will end up buying an GH5S for my multicam projects etc.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Yeah I'm very curious to try the .64 now!

[@risen-media]

Awesome video! I’ve always wondered about adapting full frame glass to the gh5s! It would be awesome to see the GH5s used with the 0.64 speed booster. I wonder how close to full frame you could get it?

[@TerabitTech]

I heard that Panasonic has optimized the sensor aspect ratio for video and therefore made it larger to let the frame use more on the horizontal space

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Great test if I had to pick for video purposes I’d have to choose the GH5s. Looks like I would spend less time color grading.

[@CarlosCharlemagne]

Thanks for this video. You answer all my questions

[@KarrGalaxyStudios]

Very interesting. Thanks Caleb for all your hard work in testing here! As a creator myself i know how much work goes into it! My thoughts... I have a feeling this is simply due to the change in sensor technology or calibration of the LUTs to the new sensor. It could be possible for Panasonic to release a firmware update to fix this in a future release. I would welcome a skin tone adjustment in firmware on the GH5 - Especially for VLOG-L as this would help in post more! It is interesting to note that the GH5 with a speedbooster produces a higher pixel resolution image in comparison to the GH5s and is more inline with Super 35 equivalency when shooting Film due to the GH5 downscaling of the sensor! The GH5s doesn't do this because it doesn't have the extra Megapixels to downscale with but it does have larger pixels which take in more light and produce less noise effects much more like a Fullframe camera so its getting those benefits (ie LOW LIGHT performance is better). For all those contemplating the purchase... Here are my reasons for choosing the GH5 over the GH5s: 1. Lower price 2. In body image stabilization and onsensor stabilization (+Anamorphic IBIS!) 3. Anamorphic and open gate shooting modes - I use anamorphic from time to time. 4. Higher resolution image over the GH5s in good lighting due to downscaling internally on the GH5 5. Slow motion footage is fantastic at 4K48, 4K60, 1080p120 (180 max but doesn't look that great) 6. I also Shoot photography and need some of those features. Buy the GH5s If you need: 1. Low light performance 2. Higher frame rates than GH5 - 1080p240 (versus a max of 180fps in GH5) 3 shooting fast moving or vibration sensitive shots where the IBIS is inhibiting. 4. Need slightly wider angles on your Fullframe adpated lenses, i can definintely see an advantage here for things like interior shots! But personally if you are going to spend that much more or already have a GH5, save up and wait for the Sony A7S3 when its released if you need a Fullframe Low light camera (unless you want to stay in panasonic ecosystem entirely). I always recommend using the right tool for the job. Hope that helps!

[@TMM6900]

New glasses, omg, so much more fitting!

[@MatriouseThaGod2k]

That's what color grading is for. So i don't see a big difference between the two. The slight difference in the green can be easily be compensated for in post and i don't see a big difference in size of view between both cameras using a Speedbooster. The only true advantage in the GH5s is the low light dual base ISO but yet again a professional film maker will never shoot in an under exposed situation and will always make sure the light and exposure is at its best. Also the GH5 has IBIS which is good if you want to have hand held shots with any lens you wish. So yeah i don't see a reason for anyone to upgrade from GH5 to GH5S. If i would upgrade i would go from GH5 to Sony A7Sii with full frame or wait for the GH6 to be out. But for now i'm sticking with my 6 months old GH5

[@Shuttterbugg]

What does color grading have to do with aspect ratio? That makes no sense, oh never mind the second half of video, but Gh5s is way better for real filmmakers not content creators

[@GFFmatt]

Very helpful! Thanks Caleb!

[@seecraig]

Would love to see a color and dynamic range comparison between the GH5S and the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. Given the BMD hasn't given any indication of updating the BMPCC, it's possible that one might "graduate" to the GH5S if the "color science" and the dynamic range are close. Although there's been Pocket vs GH5 comparisons that's not really competitive. No one has done a BMPCC to GH5S comparison so you'd be the first.

[@TechnoBabble]

In terms of the actual performance of the sensor and the colours the BMPCC is just better, if you can deal with the lower resolution and short battery life. It really is meant to be a pocket cinema camera, unlike the GH5 which needs to still be good at stills and also have more versatility WITHOUT a bunch of accessories.

[@seecraig]

Keep in mind the GH5S is a very different beast than the GH5. As per Caleb's presentation the GH5S seems to be a cinema camera. Given the low pixel count it's not really focused on stills and the lack of IBIS most certainly means it needs accessories for stability.