Panasonic GH5 - 2020 Review / Update: Better Than Ever

[@TheHybridShooter]

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[@johnwilcox7826]

With no low pass filter is aliasing and moire a problem these are things I cannot tolerate on video thanks

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@johnwilcox7826 No, it is not a problem.

[@krazyfrog]

One of the most iconic cameras of our time.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Definitely, it is "living" legend.

[@eyeballbilly]

Modern day classic

[@Marticulate]

So true.

[@espacemaxim]

Yes! Like the 5d M3 back in the day!

[@shadi5885]

Prasad Naik that and the Canon 5D mark II for ushering in the DSLR video camera era :)

[@teddyb4168]

I still use GH5 for commercial shoots for local commercials and clients always love the work! It is a true beast even in 2022!

[@TheHybridShooter]

I wouldn't say that it is a beast by today's standards, but it will get the job done.

[@zouhairbenazzouz2536]

I am from Morocco and I just bought mine today ! so happy to see shoots from my country you are the most welcome back whenever you want !

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I will definitely come back after covid.

[@romasandmo]

I use my GH5 with 12-35 II and 7-14 mm and I love. It's almost perfect for me!

[@DavidHorizonFilms]

My gh5 combined with the 10-25 f1.7 is filmmaker's DREAM! I love it!

[@abubakarawan-uk3646]

DavidHorizonFilms what about Auto focus? Is that good enough for vlogging?

[@DavidHorizonFilms]

@@abubakarawan-uk3646 I don't use it so I can't tell. It's probably decent. But from the thousands of tests out there, if you want reliable auto focus you should look at canon or sony

[@sinanx_ak]

Hey David! Wich lens do you mean? Could you give me the full name so i can look for it? Thank you

[@HobbyistLifestyle]

Awesome! My first high end camera I got last year. I love this camera. Perfect size and awesome quality video!

[@wakeywarrior]

Great review, this and the G9 are some of the best cameras for the money. Look forward to seeing a G9 update review also. I have the 12-35 lens on my G9 and that’s a superb lens.

[@AndyLSB]

what lenses do you recommend ? i bought my G9 about 2 months ago and i absolutely love it, but i only have the 25mm 1.7 lens and recently bought the 14-42mm 3.5, i will get the budget zoom 45-150mm too, after that i don't have a clue on what premium expensive lenses to get, the 12-60 leica is one of my options in the future

[@AndyLSB]

also, is there a way to disable the shutter button when in video mode, to be able to use the video record button ONLY. I can't find anything

[@wakeywarrior]

Andy Salinas the 11-60 Leica is perhaps the best but I love the 12-35 constant f2.8 lens, that’s the one I leave on. I have the 25mm f1.7 which is great for the money and the kit lens, but that 12-35 is worth the cash. They are much cheaper new on eBay, think I paid 450 or below new.

[@wakeywarrior]

Andy Salinas to be honest I’m not sure on that one!

[@andyorozco2061]

@@AndyLSB 42.5 1.7 is a beast lens

[@MoneybearGang]

It was refreshing to watch one of your videos again. I first subscribed on my main KZbin Channel, MoonbearDiedHere. Anyway I finally upgraded from my G7 to the GH5 w/ the Leica 12-35mm lens in September and I've been very happy. The weight difference is something I had to get used to, realizing which color profile I liked the most and upgrading my memory cards to now be able to shoot in whatever format possible. Like before, I'll be using this camera for years to come without an upgrade in sight for the next 5 years at least.

[@KarlRock]

I wanta upgrade to the G5 or G9. But I don't want them to release the G6 as soon as I do that 😅 It's 3 years old, due for an upgrade. Love your videos though! Would love to see a G9 2020 review. Any vlogging type review info u can give is always appreciated from my side too. Thanks again 🙏🏻

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! As I have explained, nothing indicates that it is due for an upgrade. I am not a vlogger, so I can't provide much info about that.

[@ProcessedDigitally]

7:30 that AF tracking performance is very good indeed.

[@markbenavides3345]

Every time I see new cameras announced I always ask if I need to replace my GH5 but then I compare specs and it's a no brainer to keep my GH5 and even consider buying another.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yeah, the competition wasn't particularly strong in the past 2-3 years.

[@the_black_douglas9041]

Exactly! I looked at upgrading to the Panny S1H and even if I had unlimited money I just couldn’t see any benefit in ‘upgrading’. And instead I just bought a secong GH5.

[@intheblues]

@@the_black_douglas9041 That's exactly what I did too, Doug! :)

[@desotaku5202]

Only competition i see is either black magic pocket 4k or a legit cinema camera beyond that

[@rpestess]

I have had my GH5 for over a year now and love every shoot I do with it. I just returned from Tucson Arizona and the video of birds, canyon trails etc. were great. Even dark scenes with noise were cleaned up nicely with Resolve 16 Studio. I really like Cine D profile as well. Highly recommended!

[@raizt1596]

Ever had any issues with resolve slowing down when rendering? It starts off fast for me but keeps getting slower and slower as the render progresses.

[@rpestess]

@@raizt1596 No, it seems to keep the same speed for me. Wonder if the cache is a problem?

[@jameel2045]

This review is one of the videos that sold me. The short films I have on my channel have all been shot on the GH5 and I can tell you honestly that I'm very happy. My other option was the Sony a6400 but I'm happy I went with the GH5. I shot all my videos without the help of a gimbal or tripod - check for yourself!

[@cruzpizanoiii4022]

Got myself a GH5 a few months back since I want to do video and man, this camera was way ahead of its time and still great to use. Recommend it!

[@Yeah_sure_]

I feel more knowledgable when I watch your videos than when I watched Gerald undone! And I like Gerald for his honesty and good research. You are 1st on my fav's though! You are soooooo underrated. Big big thank you. You cover everything so well and your method and style ,the shots you use are so relaxing and your voice , just amazing. Subbing on all my channels in the home so I don't go elsewhere. Alot of videos start all that entertainment BS when it mostly should be about facts. You cram an hours worth of what they talk about in just 10mins for eg and so much more pleasing and retains in my memory. Big credit to you for that.! Well done!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I appreciate your positive feedback!

[@froznfire9531]

It is always amazing to see what Panasonic pulled out there 3 years ago... Even nowadays, most companies still cant deliver affordable 4k 60 and such awesome handling and stabilisation. Great job Pana for these 3 flagships (gh5, gh5S and g9)

[@TheHybridShooter]

That is truth, but it is possible thanks to that Sony sensor. Others simply can't do that because they use larger sensors which are not available with 60 fps readout. An exception is Olympus which can't / won't do it even with that sensor.

[@froznfire9531]

@@TheHybridShooter yeah but sony themselfs should be able to do it if they even produce the 4k60 sensors :) and 4k also works on FF as the s1h shows, it will be soon without crop i hope... Do you know why olympus does not do it? Maybe they want to be strictly for photographers and leave pansonic the video market, dont know..

[@TheHybridShooter]

Sony makes no camera M43 cameras for their sensor that can do that, so I see no reason for that. There is a long way to no-crop 4K 60p on full frame. It is not even possible on APS-C. I have no idea why Olmypus won't offer it just like high-res EVF and display... They certainly don't want to leave anything to Panasonic.

[@froznfire9531]

@@TheHybridShooter it is certainly possible with apsc, fuji can do it aswell... even with stabilizer now... at least a6700 should have 10bit and 4k60, a a7s3 should have it aswell if it will ever come out...but yeah FF 4k60 seems to need very big body's, they really need to find a solution there

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@froznfire9531 Nope, as I have explained, there is no APS-C sensor capable of full readout at 60p. Fuji has additional corp in 4K 60p. It is possible in dedicate cine cameras but not in hybrid camera at the moment.

[@JimLeonard]

"If you want full-frame performance, you have to accept full-frame size." Truth. This explains most m43 lenses. Not a bad thing, just something to consider.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Of course, that applies both ways.

[@GordLamb]

Full frame's only real advantage is short focal lengths. Above ~100mm, you're not going to find too many f/1.4 lenses for either system.

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@GordLamb The advantage is the same at any focal length, you don't need F1.4 lenses for everything.

[@GordLamb]

Ya, I just mean that with long focal lengths, you start hitting practical size limitations on lenses. There's no 25/0.7 for example, so you'll never get FF low-light performance at 50mm (35mm equiv), but by the time you get up to 300mm (say f2.8), adapting a 150/1.4 is totally possible. For telephoto, m43 rules. :)

[@abyshines]

Wonderful video,I booked mine today and was sceptical about gh6 but given the price I was getting it for I think I made a great deal,was really searching for videos in support of gh5 but yours was exactly I was looking for.crisp and precise.Thanks a lot

[@jimbean532]

Best camera reviews on the internet - period! When I want fair, practical, and accurate info, your channel is my first stop. Thank you. Looking forward to the comparison of S1 to GH5. Please hurry as I’m very tempted to add the GH5 to my collection. 😉

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! I am very glad that you like my interviews.

[@frankinblackpool]

I've enjoyed watching your episodes for the little clips of Bratislava. My sister taught there for a year and I went to visit in 2016. Happy memories. And I made an episode of my World Tour of Bratislava 😀

[@rogerswiss]

I just bought mine september 2020 and I'm in love with it

[@Matwiej19]

Got g9 and still extremely happy with it. The Video especially in 4k 60p is so so sharp and lovely. Pics come out amazing as well.

[@TheHybridShooter]

G9 is definitely a great camera and great value.

[@John-bq1lp]

@@TheHybridShooter can you do an update on the g9? Thank-you

[@nathanl6349]

How is the auto focus performance of G9, compared with GH5 with new firmware?

[@John-bq1lp]

Nathan L autofocus is very good, but I do not how compared to the the gh5. I am pretty sure that the G9 is Panasonic’s premiere autofocus camera though.

[@nathanl6349]

John Thanks, great to know.

[@mitchelsonfilm]

Excellent video. I absolutely love my GH5s and GH5S - just like you pointed out in the video, these cameras are still pushing the boundaries in the world of video. I still believe they are underrated within the industry. Thanks for the great content!

[@Beresnev85]

One of the best (perhaps the best one) review of GH5 I've seen on KZbin. Thanks a lot!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I appreciate your positive feedback!

[@GordLamb]

The 10-25 f/1.7 is a total game changer. I use it on my G9 more than any other lens.

[@SuperRaven79]

Thanks for the Video! I cant believe how far the GH5 was 3 years ago. If it were released today, it still would be a modern camera and a fair competitor to newer models. The ONLY downsides for me is the "Display"-button and the missing of focus magnification while recording. And fullframe? Of course (at least almost) with Speedbooster XL!

[@ScrattleGG]

I always scout for tech because I love gear and stuff but I just cannot find something I wanna swap my G80 for. It is such a power house. A mini gh5 if you will. It is tiny, light weight, robust, weather sealed, ibis, cheap huge lens lineup, easy to adapt to, huge used market... the list just goes on. Only fuji and sony axxxx line has been in my eye but I just see no reason to change. Panasonic really nailed the user experience and quality.

[@TheHybridShooter]

GH5 is a huge upgrade over the G80, so that is probably the most logical option.

[@ScrattleGG]

@@TheHybridShooter hmm. I'm getting more and more photography focused though

[@scottgmaclean]

Very thorough review/update and I appreciate all the excellent footage you used to back up your points. I own and love a GH5 myself.

[@wilbuzllf5057]

"If you are thinking of trading the GH5 for something with a larger sensor, definitely consider getting this lens (10-25mm F1.7) instead" One of the best sections of an otherwise already excellent video. Really considering selling off my Olympus 300 F4 and get the 10-25 for my AWESOME G9 instead. 300mm, while good for wildlife, just makes me feel detached from the world I'm shooting. 10-25 and my Oly 40-150F2.8 or Pana 50-200 and it's a superb 2 lens kit that covers most needs. Add a really fast prime like the 42,5mm F1.2 and you're set for almost everything. Superb video, one of your best (and they are all good), thanks a bunch :-) /Rasmus

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@waynecake5867]

Yeah I have both 10-25 and 40-150. I agree that the more you use wide angle, the more you are really IN the world .

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

A great review of a great camera! It amazes me that even 3 years later, this camera is very competitive with virtually anything else on the market less than $50k US. Even Sony's A7Rmk4 is not that big a leap except for the sensor size, which has it's own issues. For that price you can pick up 2 GH5's and a lens. This camera was truly a ground breaking camera when introduced in many many ways. So much so that even camera review sites have continued to use it for video despite all the cameras introduced since then (DPReview). This camera and a smartphone and one is covered for virtually any situation outside of shooting black bugs in a closet at midnight. Yes, full frame has its niche but 99% of the time, most people cannot tell the difference in the final photo product whether printed or social media. And therefore the continued viability of this camera. I agree about the swivel screen and KZbin Vloggers. I personally don't like it either. I have a G85 and have never liked swiveling the screen out to take an overhead or waist level shot. BUT, this is a hybrid video camera, not a stills only oriented camera. If I was doing Product photography only in a studio, I would probably go with the S1/Sony/Canon/Nikon FF camera. If for nothing else than the higher resolution and dynamic range sensors. But for street video shooting, or anything else video for that matter, this camera is still King. You can take this camera out into the real world and with nothing else but a couple of lens and an extra battery (trivial) and be ready for anything, stills or video. One camera, one set of menus, one ergonomic style. That's it, you are ready to take videos and photos all day long without your hands hurting (Sony) and with great results every time. Thanks.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! It is a great camera but there is a ton of cameras under 50K that it definitely can't compete with. Under 3-5K it is still very competitive. A7R IV is also in different category with different purpose.

[@johnnieboy66]

Great analysis. I was curious, I am about to purchase a GH5, and I am working oh my Portrait photography, with vlogs. Im looking to get essentially 2 lenses. Are there 2 you recommend for it that can handle both portrait photography and vlogging? It will mostly used outside for photos, and inside for vlogging, of course with occasional outside vlogs. Thanks for your help if you can provide it :)

[@jamesvassallo4140]

Thanks, this video has helped my decision in buying this camera in 2020. Was tossing between Panasonic GH5 and Sony A7 iii camera.

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, I'm glad that it was helpful.

[@theothertoday]

Thank you for a great review. If I had to choose a hybrid camera at this price point for run and gun, travel and short films, this would be it.

[@dominikvit2]

Dang, I was pretty adamant about buying the A7III with Tamron and then you come with this video. But no, after using the g80 for a year, I really need the reliable autofocus and full frame bokeh for shooting weddings. On the other hand, I'll miss the sweet IBIS, which was very useful for traveling. Thanks as always for a thorough review!

[@TITAOSTEIN]

owen-bobby look Joseph Ellis. He works with Oly câmeras and PRO f1.2 lenses in Weddings. Fantastic results!

[@26alexxkidd]

These things don't really matter. You shouldn't shoot a professional work with autofocus anyway , and bokeh is pretty sweet in f1.4 I'd say. IBIS is Everything in situations like these

[@TheAugusts]

This camera is my fav still! I shoot most of my GH5 content with the metabones speed booster 0.64x w/ Sigma 35mm.

[@maxburch486]

This is the setup I've been using for roughly two years. The metabones and the fast sigma really help to counteract the downsides of the minor 4/3rds sensor. Really has done me well and well worth the money.

[@raksh9]

Interesting. I just got a Speedbooster XL and tried my Canon 35L on it. It's good, but the focusing is a bit slow. I should work with it a bit more. The XL doesn't seem to register the change in boosted aperture, with the widest possible in camera being f1.4. Does the Sigma 35 register the boosted aperture with the XL?

[@Worthfishing]

I love my GH5 I see no reason to upgrade as of now.I thought about purchasing the canon EOS R but I still won’t get rid of my GH5 for the money and what you get I just don’t think there’s a better deal out there as of right now..Thanks Sir

[@andresgonzalezcerda7635]

Interesting video! Thanks. Just wonder why do you choose the 12-35 f2.8 vs Leica 12-60?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I wouldn't choose either nowadays, but with M43 zooms you probably want as much light gathering as possible.

[@vpr5562]

x-t4 vs gh5 would be a great idea for comparison! :) Thank you this one too.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I will try to do that if I get X-T4 review sample.

[@InventiveImagery]

I have a GH5 with Viltrox EF-M2 II adapter and Sigma 18-35. Love, love it when the camera body doesn’t freeze up. My GH5 and many other people experience occasional freezing. Reddit threads say it has to be a firmware issue because it seems to be a different cause for everyone. Stellar camera for the price but still some flaws. I’m excited for the cameras coming out later this year!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Well, EF-M2 II is reverse engineered product without official support, so there is still a lot of glitches.

[@MrCalvinGu]

3:43 Ah, so that’s how they achieve that high-ISO performance! Thanks for this incredible insight!

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome!

[@kgargati]

Nice Review, thanks for the stunning images from Morocco and Andalusia 😉

[@BackusCreativeImaging]

You're about to like your GH5 even more. At 9:12 ... go to Operation Lock (Operation > Operation Lock Setting). Turn On "DISP Button". Problem solved. DISP will still work in other operations just not when ready to record :)

[@nasserdhaghriri6345]

I trust your reviews, I have g85 and it has been great for me using it 2 years for photos and video, I need to upgrade for serious personal production. I dont wanna end up buying a cheap full frame camera with new gears for photos and another one for video. So, gh5 or g9, either of them going to be paired with atomos inferno. As far as I know both record 4k 10bit 422 60p external. Is there any difference in the resolution? Or any other major difference in video recording externally or quality that the gh5 has over g9? Warm regards ❤❤

[@DHShields]

G85 user here too! Like you I'm also close to upgrading, probably to the GH5 purely fore to the lack of a record limit hehe. I'll definitely check out your channel though! The wee G85 is such a capable camera still and I'll definitely be keeping it as a B-cam 🤩

[@TheHybridShooter]

I think that there is no 24p 10-bit 4:2:2, only 25 and 30p on the G9. I am also not sure about the DCI.

[@JamesKaudewitz]

@@TheHybridShooter The G9 now has 4k60 and 10bit. but not ALL-I or unlimited recording. Those are reserved for the GH5

[@kaikaiorg]

Great vid! I own the G9 and missed the unlimited recording for the first time a few weeks ago at a conference. I wish they would at least add it for some of the more lightweight codecs. Also I have the PL 8-18 but am not using it as much, wish they would have a 10mm 1.7 which I could use as an alternative.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, unlimited video can't be added to G9 because it was released when EU camcorder tax was in effect. I also miss wide angle + wide aperture lenses in M43 system.

[@blammo8208]

@@TheHybridShooter I am loving the f2 Laowa 7.5mm lens You ought to review it!

[@TheHybridShooter]

I have 7-14mm F4 so I wouldn't have use for that one.

[@henrik_worst_of_sinners]

Nils Kaiser You can sell your 8-18mm and buy the 10-25mm F1.7 which is excellent with the G9. What Pana needs to come out with is a ”Leica” 17mm F1.4 with optical stabilizer.

[@kaikaiorg]

@@henrik_worst_of_sinners thinking about it but it's also twice as heavy and twice as expensive :)

[@onnie1968]

I have the G85 love it but GH5 is my dream camera :) just have to win xlotto to buy one :)). Thank you for the video. Love this channel, please keep up the great work. Hello from South Australia my friend.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, will do my best to keep it up!

[@DHShields]

G85 here too and cant wait to get my hands on the GH5...any day now right?! lol

[@onnie1968]

@@DHShields hahahahaha I'd buy it tomorrow, but I'd have to sneak it into the house lol Wives just don't understand hehehehe :P

[@DHShields]

@@onnie1968 Hahaha 😁 I reckon I'm gonna pull the plug and get one before the summer tbh! The wee G85 can be my B-cam 🤩

[@JoeMaranophotography]

I have a G80 and a G9 and my G80 stilll gets used but I would prefer two G9's!

[@juandiosdado]

Great video! Why the G X 12-35mm F2.8 instead of the DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! Because of the constant aperture.

[@crazypath573]

Excellent video. I am sold on the Gh5s now as a companion and probable replacement for my sony a7iii, as i would like to film in 4k 60p which the a7iii cannot do.

[@mgelinfilms7344]

Great video. Thank you. I subscribed. In your opinion is the gh5 better than the gh5s, for the features and price difference?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Those are just very different packages, one is not necessarily better than the other.

[@mgelin574]

@@TheHybridShooter Are you running for public office?

[@mgelinfilms7344]

@@TheHybridShooter I will shoot more video than photography... should I get the GH5s? As far as I can tell, the only drawback with the GH5s is that it does not have image stabilization. Does this make the GH5 a better fit for me? Or can I "stabilize" the video in post? Some say that the GH5 is better because of the image stabilization and then one can just use a speedbooster and sigma 18-35 lens to compensate for the low light deficiency of the GH5... in your opinion is that true, and thus I should get a GH5 over a GH5s?

[@Marticulate]

I left Nikon years ago for Panasonic mirrorless cameras because I thought they were really innovating and so user friendly. I took an image quality hit at first but with the great lenses being released it wasn't for long. I'm still using a GH5 professionally for stills and hybrid work and it delivers on so many levels that no other camera ever did for me and still doesn't. I often try other brands but they just don't 'do it all'. I've looked at the S series but they're really not compelling me to crossgrade because of the size /cost /cropped 4k60/mismatched SD cards and the lack of articulating screen. They're also butt-ugly. Maybe I'll consider the next gen of S series but I'm keen to see the GH6 first. Great video.

[@TITAOSTEIN]

Great video! I agree! The GH5 is amazing! I’m working with the GH5 since 2018 and I’m sure that I will use it for a long time. Actually I’m working fine with the duo GH4 and GH5!

[@un4givingrelentless574]

Why do I still have an urge to buy a gh5, would you do a video on the G9 with updated firmware please thanks

[@TheHybridShooter]

I will try to, but I don't have a G9 at the moment.

[@A1Bokeh]

I did a video on it I shoot with a g9 Its def a beast

[@bikeninja956]

@@danceparty769 "although I would shy away from shooting shortfilms and "feature films" on this)" what does that mean? it doesn't take good cinematic footage?

[@EugeneMaynard]

I totally agree! Spot on analysis! 👏🏾🙏🏾🙂

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@StewartPalmshore]

Love your content and trust your content. Tell me, what speedbooster .71 or .64, I should use with GH5 and canon 24-70mm 2.8 lens. MANY thanks and Cheers!

[@TheHybridShooter]

You can use both. 0.64x will give you wider FoV.

[@ruff1draft]

The Panasonic GH5 and GH5s are on my shopping list

[@antoniorus25]

Hi, im a semi beginner and I've been following your channel because of the amazing quality, i have a doubt, I currently have a lumix g7 and I'm an hybrid shooter so i shoot photos but videos are a big part of my work, what would you reccomend? A Panasonic gh5 o g9?(i make videos less often than photos but when i do i need the most help i can get from the camera)

[@momchilyordanov8190]

After all the price drops and firmware updates, it's a killer deal in 2020. If I was shopping for a camera this year, GH5 would be in my top 3 list to consider.

[@StokesEntProductions]

Cool,calm voice.... came here after R5 was revealed....great video.... I subscribed

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I appreciate your subscription!

[@petrjanek7763]

greta review , can I have some questions..is it still worth to buy now or wait for gh6? isn t better value to have g9?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, it is worth buying now. If you mainly shoot video, GH5 is still better option.

[@quiver99]

Bravo! Very nice review. May I ask you for your advice: which camera would you pick between the GH5 and G9, at parity of purchase price, for a photo/travel documentary use? Many thanks

[@TheHybridShooter]

G9 is probably a better deal at the moment.

[@casaviewchristianchurch9755]

@@TheHybridShooter We are in the same boat. Trying to decide between GH5 at $1300 and the G9 at $999. Already have some Panasonic lens. Our biggest concern is that we stream out of the HDMI. Will the 30-minute turn-off kick in on a stream as well?

[@bachaabdou4433]

Greetings from Morocco, nice review, your speedmaster is a looker 🤩

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@nomad0714]

Hi The Hybrid Shooter, Nice video on GH5. Waiting for Weebill S to arrive to pair with my GH5. Do you turn off the IBIS when using the gimbal? Also for af, what settings do you use? Thank you and looking forward to more content like this with S1 or S1H.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I always keep the IBIS on when shooting on gimbal. AF settings depends on the situation.

[@JARIVISUALS]

Great review! Would you recommend the GH5 as a B-cam for my BMPCC4K?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I would say yes. Might be a good combination due to same mount, IBIS, and higher res sensor.

[@DangLeProject92]

I’m using G85 & looking to upgrade to something like GH5 - G9. I mostly use for event, wedding & looking at something 4k60fps. Now with the firmware update should I get the G9 or GH5 ? Which one you refer ?

[@JuusoHoo]

Thanks again for a large portion of pro-user points. Is the vlog update a "must" or can you get along without it?

[@JeremyHalterman]

Juuso Hoo this depends on your use case. You do get slightly better dynamic range from V-Log L, but you have to learn to expose a little differently for that profile to get the results you want. If you’re color grading, V-Log L is a must, but if you’re happy to set things to your liking in-camera with little to no tweaking in post, the built-in profiles might be fine for you. For me, unless I’m live-streaming or otherwise going straight out-of-camera, I’m virtually always using V-Log L.

[@JuusoHoo]

@@JeremyHalterman so if more like straight out of the cam, it is not necessary a must. Thank You

[@markschneider1396]

Main competitor is the G9 after the new firmware update. Still has a great video and stabilization. I prefer my cameras hand held since I hate carrying a tripod. I get more stability out of my Olympus bodies but video can't compare.

[@thrallingFRglory]

I know the G85 has already been superseded by the G95 but could you also post a similar update about it? I’m sure there are a lot of people who’ve only just bought it or are maybe considering buying it.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I unfortunately don't have the G85.

[@JeremyHalterman]

I’ve had a G85 since launch and a GH5 since last year. Without making this comment a novella, suffice it to say that the G95’s upgrades, IMO, aren’t worth the money for someone who already has the G85. You get DUAL I.S.2, USB charging, better slow-mo, and the thumb wheel (biggest upgrade IMO) but worse battery life, a tighter 4K crop, and V-Log L that’s useless because of the 8-bit codec limit. If I were in the market for one of these, I’d go for a used G85 to save money for something that would be more useful than those upgrades.

[@callumf7856]

For music videos - what is better Panansonic Gh5 or the G9

[@benicetoyou]

Great review, thanks. The GH5 is my main reason why I don't switch to full frame. Professional video features and tools plus IBIS are still unparalleled. I like the XLR1 adapter with 48V phantom power for high quality and easy to setup sound recording. My most favorite lens for general purpose is still the 12-35/2.8 (still have the older version that works great), the larger DOF of mFT is an advantage for general video work. For a light and easy gimbal / steady cam setup I like to use the tiny 14/2.5 with very fast and silent autofocus and no fiddling with the zoom. I like to supplement the GH5 with my small and cheap GX80. It lacks 10bit but otherwise produces great 4K results with its great IBIS. The 16MP sensor is an advantage here over GX9 / G90 due to its larger pixels and smaller crop factor. Sorry for the long comment.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, there actually are cameras with slightly better IBIS. Deeper FoV is never an advantage IMO, because you can always stop down any FF lens to get deeper FoV.

[@benicetoyou]

@@TheHybridShooter There may be cameras with slightly better IBIS but I don't know of any camera that combines video features and IBIS on the level of the GH5. I should be more precise concerning DOF: Larger DOF of mFT lenses has no or little disadvantage in video when you would have to stop down anyway. Keeps the lenses small and light - such as the 12-35/2.8 which is just right for my purposes. I use shutter priority most of the time and let the camera do the proper exposure from aperture and ISO without being concerned about large enough DOF too much. YMMV though!

[@chrisylaya9711]

Thanks for this! Really helpful, although what’s your personal thoughts of buying GH5 this year when there’s rumours out there that GH6 will be released in early 2021?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Better question seems to be if it is worth buying any M43 camera at this point, so it depends on whether you are already invested in M43 system.

[@chrisylaya9711]

@@TheHybridShooter Fair point, I've already made my mind actually and bought a GH5, came from G85 user.

[@EddiksonPena]

You stated at 2:40 that it can do Full Sensor 12bit read out at 60P .. Is this meant to be 10bit ? If not how does one shoot 12bit with the GH5 ? Thank you great review!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, no, the sensor can output 12-bit 60p signal using the whole sensor, but that doesn't meant that camera is capable of shooting 12-bit video.

[@MassiveLib]

What lens? For butterflies, birds, forests, flowers, macro, landscape..

[@TheHybridShooter]

Leica 12-60

[@PaulStephenson003]

Great video (as usual)! Almost every day I use my 2 x GH5 cameras, and I feel very lucky to have stumbled across them. I don't use them for the cool things so many folks do, but wow what a Value! (cost:benefit ration is impressive) Now that 10-25 is another wow on the $$ side... more than the camera itself... hmm, the 12 - 35 F2.8 II is amazing... except for Bokeh.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! 10-25 is still much cheaper than switching to full frame.

[@weedanwine]

pure workhorse, love this camera! does everything I need for both photo and video.

[@AiurMedia]

man i have the a7rii and a7sii but i think i want to save up for a gh5 by the end of this year

[@TDH_1962]

Do you use IBIS on the gimbal? Great review by the way!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, yes, I always use IBIS on gimbal.

[@jan-martinulvag1962]

Any reason why I should not chose G9 for landscape? I like zooms. What lens would you recommend for G9 and landscape?

[@dartproductions9912]

Can you tell me what ND filter you use with the camera?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Freewell Variable ND Filters 67mm - amzn.to/2rH1arH

[@eddu4361]

Simply still a very good video camera even today

[@pavelshmelov3016]

Thank you for this review. Can you talk about the 12-bit full sensor readout at 4K/60p, is that internally or to an external recorder?

[@TheHybridShooter]

That is what the sensor is capable of, camera can’t capture or output that.

[@pavelshmelov3016]

@@TheHybridShooter Thanks for your reply, so essentially the sensor is capable and Panasonic may update that in the future but currently the GH5 maxes out at 10 bit internally and externally?

[@TheHybridShooter]

That definitely won't be updated, other parts of the camera can't mach requirements for that sensor output.

[@gregorsnell]

What's your take on the XT-4? Should I replace my GH5 with it? The biggest issues with the GH5 for me are low light performance and stills. They both suck.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don't know, I haven't tested one yet. I strongly disagree that the still "suck" on the GH5. Low light performance can be solved by using wide aperture lenses.

[@HuntressMedia]

Thank you so much for this outstanding video! It seems that so many details were taken into consideration when they made this camera and you have covered them all very well. I bet this video was a lot of work thanks again for this! This is helping me narrow my focus down since I don’t quite have a lens ecosystem to speak of yet, (currently using Canon M50) but I have been looking forward to the canon EOS R5 coming out. Maybe I should say you’ve made my decision more difficult instead of more easy LOL

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I am also very curious about the R5, I hope that it will be worth buying, but to be honest my hopes are not very high.

[@HuntressMedia]

The Hybrid Shooter My hopes are high and ready to be dashed to pieces LOL

[@40MileDesertRat]

Well done review. But, to avoid the grip marks, put it in a Smallrig cage. That may save your hotshoe as well, if you mount audio or video components on it.

[@TheHybridShooter]

It makes the camera lager and heavier though, so that is not a solution for me.

[@40MileDesertRat]

@@TheHybridShooter I know that. I was just kidding. Although my GH5 lives in a SmallRig 24/7.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Very good review packed with plenty of information. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnwilliamsbr]

I still use the GH4 and am very happy with it. I'm tempted to buy a GH5s, but the price is still a tad high. I'm hoping Photokina will have some news that will drop the prices a bit more.

[@TheHybridShooter]

GH5S is a niche camera and they don't need to sell a ton of those, so I am not very optimistic about that.

[@johnwilliamsbr]

@@TheHybridShooter Fair point. I will likely end up getting a GH5 in that case

[@JuusoHoo]

Thanks for a pleasant and open minded review!

[@clifftotten7609]

Excellent points. I'm very curious myself if Panasonic will buy the IMX272 again for the GH6. The IMX272 is an FSI design and there will be some advantages if they buy a new Sony fully stacked BSI chip. It will either give them larger photosites or allow them to keep the same pixel pitch but increase the resolution. (possibly 24-26mp with the same signal to noise ratio is the current IMX272??) I think we will definitely a GH6 with raw sensor data over HDMI for Atomos recorders. We know Panny is working on this already with the S1H and I'm 100% certain Panasonic will want to add this to the future GH6. Nice video!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, as far as I know there is no BSI M43 available from Sony.

[@clifftotten7609]

@@TheHybridShooter - Only the IMX299 in the GH5-S. I'm not sure if Sony will be willing to give the MFT competition a 20-26mp BSI architecture chip! That would put it too dangerously close to APS-C cameras. lol

[@rossanocopetti6273]

ciao,io sono convinto che anche nel 2020,sia ancora la migliore x video.

[@Clickumentary]

So encouraging to hear about the GH5 improvements! Thanks for the great review!

[@noelkinz]

Hi there. What lense under $1000 for do you recommend for gh5 specially for short films ? Thank you.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Probably 12-35 f2.8

[@richardboksebeld2952]

As always a very nice review! I have a dilemma and greatly appreciate your opinion. Currently i own a G9 and using it more for video since the new firmware. And i am using the 8-18 f2.8-4, 12-35 mk1 f2.8, 15mm f.17 and 24 f1.7 lenses. The main lens i use is the 12-35. All these lenses i can swap for a decent price and replace it for the 10-25 f1.7. I dont like to change lenses during shooting, thats why i am tempted to swap my collection for the 10-25. I recently have done some wedding videography and most of the time more run-and-gun shooting. What would you do?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! I think that it is a pretty good idea if you don't mind size of that lens.

[@waynecake5867]

I sold my 12-35 and laowa 7.5 for 10-25, no regret. I also own sigma 1835 with booster, which is heavy, soft, and not suitable for photo. But now I begin to want the Oly 8mm fisheye, though I think renting is enough. I have a Osmo Action just in case I need wide angle, the RAW photo and HDR video is OK to pair with gh5.

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@waynecake5867 Sigma 18-35 most definitely isn't soft, it is as sharp as it gets. It must be the speedbooster.

[@waynecake5867]

The Hybrid Shooter Yes, that’s because the booster. I use a somewhat irregular Commlite booster. I tried vitrox and metabones before, they are sharp. However, the dream like quality of this particular one is so beautiful that I decided to keep it.

[@gcprost]

I have two GH5’s. I agree with most of what you had to say.

[@andrear9500]

Panasonic really gave its best in 2017. Recently watched all xt-4 videos and thought it was more or less on par with old G9. Sensor and price apart.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, both Panasonic and Sony with that sensor.

[@nobbystyles4807]

was gonna upgrade my sony a7 to a mk3 but i think the 10 bit 422 is bringing me to a gh5s / g9 combo. for video the 5s is a no brainer but i might rent a g9 for stills and see how i get on with it. i love the stills on my a7 but i cant do much with the video.

[@Weider63]

Sad they haven't released the new AF firmware update for the gx9.

[@TheHybridShooter]

It has old hardware, so here is not much more to be extracted from that AF system.

[@martinpetrusbreathwork]

I have 2 lens with the GH5 MKII. Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH (stabilisation)
 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO (no stabilisation).
 I have tested both at 12mm and there is practically no difference in video stablisation. Am I doing something wrong?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not really, 12mm is fairly wide angle, lens stabilization won't make much difference there.

[@ASKpq]

This is such an incredible, incredible camera, but to me it seems so severely underrated and underused. I’ve shot on a GH5 for nearly two years, and it’s image quality is more beautiful than its price point would suggest and - and this is the big one - in the in-body stabilisation is fantastic. I watch a lot of KZbinrs and I’m just baffled as to why it’s not generally used more. I usually see Canons or Sonys. It’s a fantastic run-and-gun camera, great for vlogging. (Maybe it’s the autofocus, but I don’t think so. I think it’s a lack of awareness about the GH5.) Also, I find that in very bright situations I can crank up the aperture and maintain the shutter speed to keep a nice cinematic look to the recording. Godly camera.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don’t think that it is underrated, it is being used a lot of. Sony, Canon and Fuji also make some great cameras with larger sensors and better autofocus, GH5 video specs are also surpassed now in cameras with larger sensor, so GH5 is still good, but certainly not "godly" anymore.

[@AngelocsalvadorVlog]

Hi, I'm using Gh5 also. I just want to ask if you can share your settings? because I don't know how to set my gh5.

[@SoddoVlogs]

Is it better than the blackmagic pocket cam?

[@TheHybridShooter]

It is very different type of camera, not directly comparable.

[@andyorozco2061]

Sold my GH5 sadly, kept the little brother though, Lumix G9. Paired with my 1dx mk ii, I'm set. For sure miss it though.

[@JoATTech]

How long can you record 4k/50 or 4k/60 on GH5 with 1 battery?