SONY A7IV vs LUMIX S5IIX | The Truth is Right Here

[@dannyly]

Great video! I've had both as well, ended up sticking with S5IIX. That stabilization makes a world of difference the way I film. Even though I prefer Lumix over Sony I always watch these types of videos to 'justify; sticking with Lumix.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

That's good!! Just stick with you and your decision 😁 No matter what you use, being yourself is important 💯

[@mamumonkan]

how do you over come this problem I wonder >>> AND while the S5II may work for you :) HERE my beef with the Panasonic S system as a filmer and photographer. So while the S series may work for you :) For me it has one >>MORTAL FLAWMORTAL FLAW

[@rahult4614]

lumix S5IIX specifications are great but some are saying its not as sharp as sony a7m4. and they are saying lumix doing digital sharp which is not natural sharper. please give me reply as i am thinking about this camera

[@KhmaiMedia]

lumix S5IIX after the updates!! w

[@KillerTacos54]

So glad I bought the S5IIX! Couldn’t be happier. Thanks for confirming it!

[@cashews4you]

Kensei, video quality and production quality going up every video you make! Great job! I like how technical this video gets on the differences between the two bodies.

[@madmancasacreativa3]

I jumped from sony to lumix a couple days ago, sold all of my sony gear and bought the s52x with some lenses, couldnt be happier

[@hita2927]

what was the reason why you decided to do that?

[@LuisCruz-yg6rs]

I own a S5iix and can say that for the money it is very hard to get a better compact mirrorless camera at the moment. The Sony does look like it can last longer but for me that is the only reason why I would pay 300 dollars more for the Sony A7IV... In the end both cameras are great and it is hard to go wrong with either one.

[@shittytownguides1910]

@@LuisCruz-yg6rsyou can buy an A7IV in excellent condition used for under 2,000 easy. I’ve seen them as low as 1,700. Another benefit of Sony vs lumix is lens options. Sony FF has been around much longer so many more 3rd party lenses and what not, and the lenses seem to be getting smaller too which is nice.

[@chriss2295]

I still use both. Strengths and weaknesses for both.

[@Seph_vision]

@@LuisCruz-yg6rslast longer as in the build quality? The Sony overheats after like 30 mins

[@chronocross85]

Used both and definitely the S5II. I think the A7IV only has the autofocus thats better than the S5II but Lumix did just released a huge update which improves the autofocus and it now competes with all the other mirrorless

[@ShinigamiArts69]

A7iv anyday 😊

[@OnlyCitrus]

I love how all the Lumix S 1.8 lenses are the same size.

[@Max-mh5yo]

You can use 96MP on the Lumix without tripod with the new firmware. Im pretty sure. And the new firmware boosted the stabilization and much more.

[@WOLF_1005]

Nice video bro. I just sold my S5IIX after 2 weeks, and switched to A74 because of: - Losing PDAF on 1080p60 or above - Lowlight performance isn't really good (even the original S5 is better than S5IIX) because of the phase detect pixels, Lumix company confirmed that, i believe. - HDMI latency (~1 second), but u can change the HMDI output resolution to 1080p and turn off the audio recording, it will be improved. - The moire performance is not good. - The PDAF is good but it missed focus a couple times when i was working with client so it makes me unconfident sometimes. - The lenses are quite expensive and limited than A74. - And the last thing, when i was editing the S5IIX's footages, i noticed that the sharpness is not as good as the older models of Lumix that i've used (like original S5, GH5, GH6,...), it seems more digital sharpness even compared to A74. But anyway, i still love the way they made S5IIX, it's a great camera, it's just not for me. And guys, remember this, the best and perfect camera doesn't exist, just the most suitable camera for your needs exists, and in my case, it's A74. Have a great work ;)

[@slows728]

Yes the details are nicer on the S5, even in v-log. The S5II almost looks like smartphone footage in 4K when using other profiles than vlog.

[@WOLF_1005]

@@slows728 yeah bro, it's not that bad but i dont like that anyway, just my opinion ;)

[@georgefromgreece4119]

Excellent comment stay strong.

[@georgefromgreece4119]

​@@slows728true

[@VisitPunjab]

I'm a sony lover but now it's time to lumix

[@carlarada30]

Lumix user since 2016, recently switched to Sony Full frame Godlike autofocus, love the colors, horrible IBIS. Switch to Lumix S5II and never looked back.

[@Studiotek]

wait... You loved the colors of the Sony??? I've never heard anyone say that before lol

[@DanimanXCL]

@@Studiotek same.. I escaped from Sony to Nikon for the colors 🤮

[@dacostarik]

​@@Studiotek😅 I've never heard of that either.

[@dacostarik]

​@@DanimanXCLI thought about switching from Nikon to Sony. But I enjoy Nikon out of box colors over Sony. I ended sticking with Nikon

[@rahult4614]

@@Studiotek exactly

[@mickandtrudie]

That’s a really good video, mate. Well done.

[@Maktheblade]

Just wanted to point out at 7:15 check out the focus pulsing on the monitor for the S5II - really noticeable.

[@heybuddy3097]

S5iix has high resolution mode where the photo quality goes up to 96 megapixels if you really need that type of quality but iso maxes out at 5000

[@jp3rks]

Uhh... you lost me at 1:56 "A7IV is better because you just get to choose what you want." Right after mentioned that the S5IIX has way more options. Looks like you might have been confused again.

[@saheluddin7878]

just spitting nonessential words to make up the sentence interesting, that’s what his goal i guess. 😂

[@bobjohnson9597]

Lumix S5ii is $2,150 with the 2 lenses or the Sony A7iv for $2,500 body only with zero lenses at best buy today. I am more than happy with my amazingly stabilized Lumix hybrid camera.

[@CliffR]

I may have missed if you mention it, but did you use the latest Lumix firmware that came out about a week ago for the auto focus test/improvements?

[@Rucio914]

Did you test the AF of lumix after its recent update ? Or was this comparison done before its release?

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I made this video before the update. But the video about it is gonna be posted soon!!

[@Rucio914]

Thank you, can't wait for it. Love your content :)

[@yoooser]

The fact we can choose a7iv or s5iix in that price range makes 2020 or later as the golden era of mirrorless. I wish Panasonic does better in distribution in South East Asia, especially with their L-mount lenses availability & pricings, hard to get sigma's too. That's the only problem that prevented me dipping my toes into Lumix Full Frame.

[@joserangelve]

Well...I have a S5IIx since 6 months ago...I realy love it, but it´s true, it´s better for video /it´s awesome for photography too, but better for video). And I make both things...I´m eally happy with it. I had the kit with 2 lenses by the way, the 20-600 (incredibly good, being a kit lens) and a 50mm. Jus tneed a 85mmm and perhaps a 16...and I´m done. And i wouls add that the dynamic range in S5IIx it´s better in highlights. So if you shoot in conditions with strong highlights, S5IIx it´s great for you, while have a very decent performance in low light.

[@ExploreThroughMe]

I recently purchased Panasonic S5IIX and I loved it 👍

[@AI3Dorinte]

I have the S5II and I love it, for the price it's just amazing!!!!

[@umipetitpied]

Wonderfull video ! Thanks for that. My word: s5mkiix doesn't overheat, end of discussion ! 😉

[@3dtrip870]

It is all about the color! I have a Sony a7r3, a6400, but my GH6 and Olympus Em1 iii have much better color. I would go Lumix if I had to choose...of course the lenses matter a lot too! So much to consider!

[@MrJapanforce]

Lumix of course. Proud user of Lumix cameras since 2008. Never looked back.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

💯💯🔥🔥😭

[@LuisCruz-yg6rs]

This was a great comparison. Nicely done!

[@leonardocabrera468]

I'm a pixel peeper so if lumix s5iix had more megapixeles would be a perfect camera for me. I still prefer it though, I have it. Also after the firmware update the ibis is mind blowing, almost like gimbal.😊

[@Wave_Drop]

Let's give some more Love to Panasonic. They are excellent cameras and dollars for specs are unmatched.

[@neilrocks25]

I though about getting the lumix, but the choice of lenses and the cost of selling up was not worth it in the end. I also love nature photography video and the Sony wins for that (lens choice and auto focus) I have never had the A74 overheat even in Kyushu mid August. My view is choose the system you like based of what you do and stick with it, the best thing you can do is learn you craft rather than gear.

[@dacostarik]

This has always been my recommendation.

[@Seph_vision]

Would be cool to see image comparison of the x versus the black magic 6k

[@ppbpro]

I have S5II for myself and a7IV at my job - and I hate that I would love to use their child :D Always missing something that has the other one :D

[@klaustrussel]

We need a PANASONY 😂😂😂

[@georgefromgreece4119]

​@@klaustrussel haha top!

[@michaelfrymus]

Id like to get the Lumix, but I have sony E mount lenses, and dont want to swap

[@dommantv1987]

In which of these two cameras is the moiré effect more noticeable when shooting video? The S5IIX does not have an AA filter, but it is not certain whether the A7IV has one, as the information on the Internet varies.

[@vinhsanity]

cameras these days are so good hopping around seems to be more about “Something new to use” vs one being better than the other

[@souljahserjueMtl]

did you upgrade the firmware? the high resolution mode has a hand held mode now

[@pbokp]

THIS! I was about to write sth like that. I didnt liked this video review. So dishonest imo. Also after 10 days from new firmware update for Lumix, what is game changer even more.

[@Princejp-m6k]

For me, I value having 4k60 uncropped and 4k120 for my work so I will go for the ZVE1 over the panasonic for video purposes and I do not do long form recording

[@gc3964]

Experience on overheating?

[@arghaatta4837]

I got it right. B is Sony. I can clearly spot the difference, as camera B got sharp focus and better dynamic range.

[@madmancasacreativa3]

But overall less cinematic and too clinical.

[@jpmongol]

And too shaky

[@arghaatta4837]

@@jpmongol yeaah that's true. The camera A is also a little bit brighter and more batter in the shadow part.

[@cozyluvjo8104]

It’s a shame that Sony won’t update their firmware etc. to give Sony features like internal luts etc. I’m thinking of switching to Lumix just because of this.. the a7 4 has to be updated. I want more features and I know my cam is perfectly capable of it

[@viktor4860]

Nikon Zf pls,

[@VisitPunjab]

Welcome to lumix gang

[@Nordbiene]

Great video, thank You. Subscribed to Your channel. :) Best regards, Kai the bee filmer.

[@astrayproductions]

great comparison. Is the sony lens FE 35mm F1.8 SEL35F18F ?

[@jaywbus]

S5ii made for video. Stills secondary. Hard to get a perfect hybrid. Going to lean one way. Fuji has similar ibis for video. Not natural. Likely made for photos first. Not video.

[@yukihanakata1589]

I'm planning to take S1H rightnow :')

[@JayBlendez]

I had the s5iix and idk man the camera just felt slow… really laggy, and just felt like a slouch to use.. but the photos and colors and video was good..

[@brandonbrandon2893]

I own it. I had the same impression when taking pictures. Once I changed it to use mechanical shutter, instead of electronic shutter, it totally changed the responsiveness. Not sure if that would've made a difference for you.

[@Bubuhama]

"The more I test, the more I get lost" funny lol great comparison video and I really enjoy watching your content!

[@akkidilbar1]

S5IIX 👌

[@Yea_Nar_Nah_Yea]

a7m4 was overheated when I was filming interview and event. So if I gotta do anything even super long recording by just one camera I wanna use LUMIX. If I have a7s3 as well that is not gonna happen tho...💸💸💸

[@gbwalther3198]

Am waiting to see what the betting odds are in 2025 with the Sony a7v vs the Lumix S1Hii and/or S1Rii?😎😎

[@Florinfry]

Great video! Now I've discovered you and I've seen some of your videos and I appreciate what you do, in fact you make the comparisons very well and point out all the points that need to be known. I watched many comparisons on KZbin, but none of them enlightened as clearly as yours. I had doubts whether to take the Panasonic lumix S5llx, but I saw that it does very well. Now my question is between Panasonic limix S5llx and Sony FX30 which one is better in low light for events, which one should I get? it's my first camera and I've been thinking about it for a few days. Please, I want your professional opinion. Thank you!

[@Jay_Q_001]

I recommend you to get S5iiX:) Honestly, both are great camera, so your decision won’t be incorrect. In KA’s video, there’s FX30 long term review and S5iiX review. I bet those vids would be very helpful for you. Have a good camera trip👋

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Simply full frame cameras are better in low light situations. With that being said, S5IIX would be a great option in this case!

[@Florinfry]

@@KenseiAkatsu Thank you very much, I just ordered the lumix s5llx and I'm waiting for it to arrive. A video with the lumix S5llx settings, exposure mode, iso, auto focus, the meaning of the buttons, especially the two mode selectors, was also good. many people are now discovering this wonderful room. it is not only sony on the market. Good luck with as many videos as possible!

[@Florinfry]

@@Jay_Q_001 Thank you very much for the recommendation and advice. I ordered the Panasonic Lumix S5llx

[@artursmyrnov1662]

I jumped from Sony to Lumix , Sony has slightly better AF in video and much wider range of lenses. Lumix had much better ergonomics( i would say excellent) and very good cooling during video. Kit lenses of Lumix are better that kit Sony lenses

[@wallaisun]

Incredibly well made video

[@JoshuaNeedham]

Overheating is a major drawback of the Sony. It's insane that at the price point these cameras are being sold, they haven't resolved this issue.

[@DynamicLearning4u]

Would the difference be more when pushing with grade?

[@stevejones01]

The black out style of S5IIX is cool until I'm in a dark room (or almost any room) I need a flash light to set the mode dial. Not everyone has built in night vision. I wish that was still white. Other than that This is my go to camera for photos and video over my Sony stuff. With the new firmware, the S5IIX IBIS has made all of my gimbals pretty much obsolete.

[@Jeff_Moreland]

My only complaint about the s5iix I wish they would have done something different with the mode dial. I can’t see it either.

[@Bill-NM]

Which firmwares are these? Thanks...

[@bensinger6655]

The IBIS is night and day better on the Lumix, it's not even a competition.

[@alejandroloza]

I was going to use it for nature and real estate. But, so far, Lumix is the winner. The autofocus is a concern though

[@giancarloarrobarodriguez5291]

AF is pretty good, just buy a nice and quick AF lens (lumix S line or Sigma Art line).

[@einfachsvenreview]

because of the green tint from your skin, I thought this must be the Sony. Lumix ist more natural in skin tone

[@joseljuarez1251]

in one second you can tell b is much better. retains better highlights and overall better color quality.

[@nguyensdigitalvideoproduct7624]

Please do comparison with the Sony a6000 vs Sony A73.

[@alphaandomega2709]

S5iix and s5ii have same color science??

[@Jeff_Moreland]

Yup, but the iix has a few more options that either aren’t available on the regular II or need to be paid extra for.

[@yhoyoddd]

is the 4k 60p in crop mode?

[@Tech_spert]

love your videos

[@andersistbesser]

To me it makes no sense to compare the sony to the lumix as sony lacks to many fearures to be compared. The Sony has no fan and overheats very fast, it has no 6k and no open gate, the ibis is bad as well. I would never buy such an outdated camera.

[@-441-]

Exactly!! Finally found a comment who mentioned it! No Anamorphic Support, Video Assist tools (waveforms, etc). It’s crazy how all that was just not touched on properly.

[@kentmemories]

A is clearly Lumix, because the look, skintone and color is sooooooo much better.

[@fernandoguerrero2895]

How good is the auto white balance for night photography on the Sony? I have the Panasonic s5ii and it is really bad for night photography. The photos are excessively warm. It makes my process slower because I need to spend too much time fixing it. I didn't have that problem with my Olympus camera. So I may switch away from Panasonic

[@ryszardzokowski812]

Change white auto balance to ABWC and it will solve problem tor you. But to be honest auto white balance is wrong choice, and will cost you additional work in post

[@sebasabalsagaray228]

If you want to have the camera with the worst color science go for Sony! 😀

[@AA-tb7rg]

I rented the A7iv, the pictures always look a bit milky

[@PaulsMedia2024]

The Sony seemed to be sharper

[@24fps-Edit]

Bro I’m a wedding videographer and small content maker. which one is suitable for me 😊

[@georgefromgreece4119]

S5iix

[@slows728]

S5II has much nicer IBIS but both the S5 and the A7IV have better resolution in 4K.

[@mamumonkan]

AND while the S5II may work for some :) HERE my beef with the Panasonic S system as a filmer and photographer. So while the S series may work for you :) For me it has one >>MORTAL FLAWMORTAL FLAW

[@pureheartvisuals]

You just breezed over the facts the Sony is non reliable long form shooting 😅 1 hour before overheating can’t be standard. Come on Sony it’s mid 2024. Imagine buying a car that should go 300 miles per fill up and it dies at 150 miles. Our expectations for $2200 is a pretty low for brand loyalty when the resulting images are so close now.

[@Jeff_Moreland]

Definitely a deal breaker for most shooting video.

[@bangforyourbuck101]

Vlog looks natural

[@indago1]

Sony skintones are just 🤢 I very muchprefer skintones on Panasonic, it would be enough reason for me to choose Lumix

[@iamzr81]

Lumix S5II all the way.

[@zachjack]

I love this channel

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thank you!

[@bangforyourbuck101]

Lumix s5iix is actually better

[@2424rocket]

I only watched your channel because My girlfriend was watching because she thinks you’re so cute… Sony‘s auto focus blows away the Lumix and the Lumix ibis blows away Sony ibis… So…?

[@Jeff_Moreland]

Sonys autofocus does not blow away the lumix but the ibis on the lumix definitely blows away the Sony

[@dancer1]

Damn that’s tuff

[@VisualKaizen]

Sony is more expensive and makes people look green, Lumix is a winner.

[@hhankx]

LUMIX makes people look pink. It’s a wb shift. Both have Sony sensors

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

Older Sony ones had a push in the green channel

[@jeanbaptistelabelle]

The Sony A7c II in this case will please you better.

[@reik_nufilmuot]

Maybe cut your nails to feel better the grip on lumix.. :D?

[@ulicnipodcast]

Sony is the BEST ❤ LOVE SONY❤

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Sony will love you back 🔙

[@Aviciiz]

I could tell A was Lumix

[@varunmusic2193]

Sony fan boy

[@GrayGhostDog1]

A7IV has better build quality than S5IIX???

[@leonardocabrera468]

I had both, lumix feels a lot better, solid and big, feels expensive. Sony is not bad but feels more plastic and I hated that overheated, that was my main problem. I never had an issue of camera turning off but just the fact to feel the camera hot was annoying

[@GrayGhostDog1]

@@leonardocabrera468 ... had the A7IV, too. That's why I asked that question. A7IV did overheat several times for me... rear section of frame is mostly plastic. Body was not the same as my A7SIII.

[@Jeff_Moreland]

My lumix has never overheated I can run it till the battery dies and immediately put in another battery and do it again

[@huhguy5]

Lumix is Panasonic

[@Pacheenee7]

I hate color grading s-log

[@OleksandrSekej]

Lol that shit screen on sony 😂

[@gc3964]

Both crop at 4k 60 fps.. pass

[@zenonbradcz5459]

Manipulation nd and profil

[@Burningship]

skin color on a7IV is so terrible

[@crankmosh]

I laugh at people who say Sony has good color science NOW... it still looks like puke and everyone corrects for it

[@g_lantos]

As a Sony FX3 and A7IV shooter... I think the major difference besides the colors, is that Lumix has better stabilization, Sony has a more reliable autofocus in real life scenerio. Lumix's viewfinder is just massive and ugly in my opinion, also the body looks dated, and the leather looking plastic cover on the body is terrible. Sony looks more modern, clean and sharp. But hey it all comes down to lens options, because that's where you can save some money. That's why I went with Sony. Amazing lenses like Sigma zooms (16-28, 24-70, 28-70, 28-105) Viltrox primes (16 1.8, 24 1.8, 85 1.8) Tamron zooms (17-28, 20-40, 35-150, 28-70, 70-180) and the list goes on... if you don't wanna spend a fortune on G master lenses!

[@dwanelkemprai4983]

No hate but colours in Sony is like a joindice skin.... yellow 🤢

[@davidmurray5926]

Way too short, sorry.

[@antriusellington8508]

Sony head here, and sony kicks lumix ice. lol

[@Jeff_Moreland]

If you want your subject to have skin like Gamora then I guess it’s better but if you like nice video with out green skin I’d pick the lumix

[@BassDad-TV]

yeah at overheating

[@swegukiin]

Panasonic has horrible autofocus lol

[@ryszardzokowski812]

With new update is very close to Sony A7IV but its little stickier on A7iv.

[@BassDad-TV]

Sony overheats

[@orhansnake9824]

Panasonic Cams? 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ No thanx 🤢

[@KwentongChitchirya]

LUMIX has worst auto focus 😂😂😂....

[@KenseiAkatsu]

🤔🤔

[@kuanishere]

the usual complain🤷

[@johntupper1369]

What is that Pic? Mao×Santos?

[@madmancasacreativa3]

What is auto focus performance when you cant even use the camera because it overheated hahaha

[@baihu4u]

Gotta love those bland, ugly Sony colors and toasty auto-shutdowns, right? 🤣🤣🤣