Panasonic GH6 vs GH52 vs GH5S Low Light, Field of View, and Color Science!

Panasonic GH6, GH5S, GH5M2 Low Light Comparison.
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In this video, I compare the Panasonic Lumix GH6, GH5M2, and GH5s in a low-lit situation. This comparison video will also showcase the color science, the field of view, and the sharpness variation between each of these Panasonic Lumix Micro Four-Third Cameras.
The Panasonic GH5S has a dual native ISO sensor whereas the GH6 has the Dynamic Range Boost feature. This video will showcase the Pansonic GH6 with and without Dynamic Range Boost in a low-light test.
Video Chapters:
00:00 - About this Comparison
01:03 - Panasonic GH5S Studio Lighting Test
01:28 - Panasonic GH52 Studio Lighting Test
01:54 - Panasonic GH6 Studio Lighting Test
02:31 - Panasonic GH6 Low Light (ISO 3200)
03:13 - Panasonic GH6 Low Light Dynamic Range Boost ON
03:32 - Panasonic GH52 Low Light (ISO 3200)
04:08 - Panasonic GH5S Low Light (ISO 3200)
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[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

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[@jonasbaier]

I don't understand why everyone thinks the GH5s is not suitable for handheld use. I've been using the GH5s in the last 4 years almost exklusively handheld with the small rig half cage rig. Works like a charm!

[@JohnDoe-cy1if]

It’s not for video if you want that professional look

[@philiciencasimir8015]

​@@JohnDoe-cy1ifprofessional work doesn't always mean to have steady or flying like shot. Gh5s seams to be a far better camera than gh5 in term of video.

[@denhood]

i'll choose GH5ii for best price and best quality for that price.

[@iSpike]

Me too 👍🏻

[@VistarCreative]

Love your channel brother. A lot of us are watching this on phones and with KZbin compression. Please tell us what you see on your studio monitor on these kinds of videos. Appreciate you!

[@PanasonicAustralia]

We love your scientific approach to these comparisons. Glad to see from your comparison results and feedback in the comments that great results are achievable for a broad range of budgets and use cases 💪

[@marinrealestatephotography]

Thanks for the test, Shane.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@LuisAragonIV]

Been outa the game for a while but man this sure makes me want a GH5S again lol, nice vid dude

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

The GH6 is also dual ISO and additionally dual output gain.

[@gurugamer8632]

How do activate dual iso on GH6?

[@juanoliva5187]

@@gurugamer8632 No puedes porque no tiene

[@DynamixWarePro]

The GH6 looks the sharpest out of the 3. The skin tones also look a little different on the GH6. I have a GH6 and a GH5 and always shoot in V-Log (and used to shoot V-Log L on GH5) and at least with my skin, I prefer how it looks on the GH6 due to in V-log L on the GH5, it tended to make my skin have an ever so slight reddish tint which the GH6 V-Log doesn't have that tint.

[@ItzSi]

Thanks mate another great video, just picked up a GH5s for a steal thinking of switching from Canon

[@itsGAMiE]

GH5S still a beast 5years later. Very reliable camera, very versatile.

[@TITAOSTEIN]

Great test! All Cameras are good! I prefer the GH6 colors

[@kingpossie]

Those GH5’s are workhorses and would be my budget option too. I dusted off my GH2 yesterday- I’m too stingy to upgrade it yet.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The GH2! Far out that's cool. I have only used the GH4 and up! :)

[@TravisVarga]

I have the GH1 and it still barely works…

[@theamateurbunch5006]

I just bought a gh4 for 175 dollar and it worked flawlessly shooting nighttime in negative 30 degrees in Norway. Perfect for a stingy noob like me. The gh5s seems like it will be the perfect cheap upgrade in a year or two. @@GeekyNerdyTechy

[@sector9films]

Overall I think the GH5S for an older camera really punches above it's weight Thanks for the comparisons. your videos are great. Cheers John

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I agree! The GH5s is a beast even in 2023. If it had great AF it would have been way more popular.

[@sector9films]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I'm gunna get a second hand one if I can.

[@grantrobertdavies]

Great job man - I use the GH5mkii for my channel :) I have been thinking about getting a GH5S as a 2nd camera and for some client work - Or maybe I'll just sell everything for a GH6 LOL ... Thanks again for the video :)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks, Grant. If you need the best battery life the GH5S is the way to go. The GH6 has about half the record time of the older cameras probably due to the new processor.

[@grantrobertdavies]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Hmmmmmm... Good info - Thanks :) I'll more than likely go the GH5s... Thanks again man... Love your guitar channel too and your playing - Peace Out from the Gold Coast...

[@MLee-vcrr]

Great test man. Once zoomed in, I could tell the GH6 was sharper but it looked artificially so. The GH5S had the least noise but not as sharp as the others. I did notice a shift in color during the low light test at 3600k. The GH5S and Mk2 seemed to go more towards a yellow tint, while the GH6 remained more magenta. Overall the GH6 looked the best even though the sensor is rated lesser than the GH5S. I was surprised by this because I really thought the old GH5S would win.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I think also, the sharpness was down on the profile slightly on the GH5S by accident but it's a bit too sharp otherwise. I'll do a more detailed and more clinical test double-checking everything. The GH6 does look great in this test, they did a great job with it for sure. :)

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

The better detail retention of the gh6 gives you more latitude for nr too

[@KPGuitarStudios]

Just like guitar gear, if you know what you're doing, you can make any of them work to great effect. Skills over gear 👍

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Absolutely!

[@Mr.Tralfamadorian]

Wait what? I usually watch you for Telecaster reviews?!? 😄

[@simplysurfing]

Can you do a short main comparision of features like what are the main real life useful upgrades in each body.....like for example frame-rates.....4k 100p is available on GH6 or whatever like that ?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Sounds like a great idea, thanks!

[@geranimoek7410]

I think GH5S is still a best choice for video, if you shoot in Low Light situations. On the other hand, GH6 has very great shooting format for video and still photography. But it is a little big for MFT camera. GH5 is a still legend for low budget camera. I think it is not an useless camera. If you have a fast lenses you can use GH5 very easily in low lights situations. I use GH5 still and if I want to change my set up, I dont think use a new MFT camera now. But if, panasonic produce a MFT camera with DUAL ISO like GH5S and Stabilization feature like GH6. I think that it will be the real beast... And I will buy it...

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Well said. The GH5S is my favorite for the studio I love the look of it but outside I am generally taking the GH5II/GH6.

[@jessecumberledge4530]

Once you use the GH6 you quickly realize that its much better than the older cameras. Not putting the old cameras down... the GH6 just kills it. To get the best out of the Gh6 you do have to shoot in 5.7 or 5.8k. Then if you need to add noise reduction in post you still get a more detailed image than the other older cameras. Also the 5.7k works outrageously better when you go apply noise reduction, green screen picking, tracking, and many other things. Nothing wrong with the older cameras and you can still get great footage. If the GH5s is a 9.5 the gh6 is a 10. Also to see the main differences you really have to shoot in vlog... remember the GH6 has full vlog while the GH5 and S only have VlogL. Also the Gh6 really does have a duel native ISO setup. 250 and 2000 in VLOG. Iso 1600 is one of the ugliest, lowest dynamic range ISOs on the camera. Go to 2000 ( you should turn on dynamic range boost at this point) and it cleans up dramatically.

[@geranimoek7410]

​@@jessecumberledge4530 Many test results shows that dynamic range boost is not working very well in Vlog.

[@geranimoek7410]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I think is the best choice for now. I have GH5 and Gx80 set up. I have to carry more light when I shoot in indoor. And I am generally use Sigma 1.4 Native MFT lenses for the low light situations. Unfortunately, viltrox and metabones cannot work very well. And I sold them now. I have 1 Sigma 16 MM 1.4, one Olympus 12-40 2,8 Pro, one Artisan 7,5 mm 2,8 and one Leica 12-60 mm. These lenses were safe me a little.

[@jessecumberledge4530]

@@geranimoek7410 ummm that's really the only picture profile that it does much of anything. It helps by a full stop in the highlights. I honestly don't know what your referring to that it doesn't work....

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I think I stuffed up some of the lower third overlays at the start. That said, the timestamps are accurate and the one with the talking is the correct one listed in the time stamps. Pay attention to the difference in the background blur as well. The wider field of view on the GH5S gives slightly more background separation. Check out the cameras using these affiliate links: 🛒 Walmart USA - bit.ly/3ebYISN 🛒 B&H - bhpho.to/3RMqtQL 🛒 Amazon AU - amzn.to/3ykvmIQ 🛒 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3T0tYmq 🛒 Amazon Canada - amzn.to/3CEA6eF

[@JeffBourke]

Yeah. “GHS-5”

[@lucedivina]

Idk but in this test GH6 looks the best in all situations, especially the skin tones... or is it my GAS making me purchase GH6 bc I already own GH5s and GH5mk2

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

It's not gas, the gh6 is killing the gh5s in that 3200 iso comparison. At least at that value the gh6 is waaay ahead

[@mirobalic3613]

Greetings! can you recommend me, I shoot weddings and in most cases in low light. I have a gh6, it's good, but the AF isn't great for me. according to your testing, I prefer the gh 5s. which is better for the given job. Thank you !

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Get an S5II or even the original S5. it’ll do a better job in low light.

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

Hey Shane Very very good and nice Test, I think you are the first to adress the question. I shoot mostly Vlog L,Vlog or flat profile. Funny I did some test too myself yesterday in low light,no scientific but I needed to know where to go in my multicam setup and lenses I have. I want to purchase a camera so thanks to your test and mine I am still on edge... GH5,5s,BMPCC6K,4K and S5 are my line up. Ultimate King in Low light imho is S5 with 35 prime 1.8 in Vlog 12 bit Braw 5.9K...the image quality IS insane at high ISO up to 8000 even 12500 iso, even the BMPCC6K with sigma 18-35 1.8 is not as good...because probably S35. But you know IT because you had or still has the S5. For low light in MFT I would go with BMPCC4K but it is not hybrid... Above 4000 iso definetly GH5s under GH6 but probably too sharp?hard to tell with KZbin. Is But I have a magenta cast on GH5 s that is more pronounced vs my other Panasonic...Bmpcc is usually warmer and render differently the colors. GH5 s Braw is a nice touch and super noisy in comparison to in camera recording at high Iso or even BMPCC...but that is normal for braw. codec. So I think in Long GOP or Alli the GH5s has some NR going on in camera in Vlog. So Suma sumarum lot of things to think of before buying used or new gear...and it is hard to make some choices...giving the criteria I am searching the camera for.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

My advice is to get another camera you already have. It's a lot easier when it comes to menu settings and color science.

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thx did it went FF road because the deal was way under 2000 with 20-60 and 50mm kind of deal you had probably last year...

[@johnclay7644]

good comparison in 5mins.

[@ColorfieldMedia]

GH5S for the win. Still the best looking image and best value for the money.

[@rstudiosvfx]

GH5S Loved!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I am a huge fan of the GH5S, it's a beast.

[@richard.robert]

In my opinion, no one will see any difference when watching a video on KZbin shot with one or the other of these cameras.

[@CorbinKinsch]

I have the GH5s and the GH5... I was wondering what people here would think about selling the GH5 and buying the GH6 for a second camera and for photography... thoughts?

[@CorbinKinsch]

Ended up selling the GH5, keeping the GH5s, and purchasing the GH6 😎

[@ricomolden]

I’m in the same situation you were in a few weeks ago. How do you like the 6?

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

At 3200 the gh6 looks significantly better than the gh5s. Much better detail retention and the colors were more pleasing as well. Less noise to my eye too

[@mazurindependentfilmmaking2713]

That`s cuz wrong ISO on GH5S. Native ISO`s for natural profile are 400&2500, 800&5000 for V-log. Use native iso = get reduced noise. Expose properly and forget about mention that "MFT IS BLIND NOISY SYSTEM".

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

@@mazurindependentfilmmaking2713 They are set to the same settings. So at that setting value is what I was comparing.

[@mazurindependentfilmmaking2713]

@@cheeeeezewizzz and I’m telling you about real GH5S possibilities.

[@artistjoh]

I would get the GH5S in a heartbeat if it wasn't so darn expensive. As a result of money realities I am a GH5 M2 guy.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I picked it up because it dropped about $200 less than the GH5II on online at the time. Right after I got them, they went back up! It was 30% off or something crazy. (I got really lucky)

[@artistjoh]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Sweet deal. A very lucky purchase.

[@jonasbaier]

Been buying a used GH5s for 800$ last year.

[@gurugamer8632]

GH6 or GH5s for low light ?

[@petermcginty3636]

GH5 still looks pretty good.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I used the GH5S at the start, and it has a nice look to it in regular lighting conditions. It's a great cam even in 2022.

[@davidvictory9764]

Would gh5s low light be better than the fx30

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Good question. I haven’t tested them side by side. Usually the larger sensors perform better but the GH5S is a bit of an anomaly when it comes to low light. I would probably assume the FX30 would be better but I’m try to test them side by side.

[@davidvictory9764]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy yeah bc I have a gh5 but want the gh5s's low light. But it doesn't have the ibis. So that's a no go. And fx30 seems to be the same price amazing also for video with ibis.

[@jakelindsay6251]

To my eye the GH6 looked every bit as good in Low Light as the S and noticeably sharper. Hmm.

[@wojciechczupta9185]

GH6 footage quality is the best hands down. Nobody is going to stare in the background to see how much noise is there

[@rw3452]

Seems odd to ask people about noise on KZbin??? Surely you should give an answer about findings. Seems like click bait.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The results are pretty clear. You are the only one whinging. lol

[@rw3452]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy how is it whining to ask for your opinion? It seems you would rather accuse your audience than answer a simple question 🤷‍♂️. I wanted to engage with you but if you want to jump to as hominems then thats your prerogative. When I make videos on my video channel (not this account) I don’t name call people nor assume people can see noise via KZbin. All the best with your channel.

[@22madmike]

nots the same low light and high iso

[@celinasalazar8337]

Just one lighy???

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

hey?

[@Thiran]

This "low light" test wasn't low light at all xD The light on the floor was too bright.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It was really dark in the room.

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

Iso 3200 with 1/50 shutter speed. That's pretty dark.

[@denisrandomtech5822]

GH5, GH6, G9 etc are great cameras. I am a G9 owner and i love it. But Panasonic should fix the autofocus.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Agreed. They need to move with the times. Their AF has killed their market share big time.

[@jayclas4023]

The G9 beats the GH5 so it would looks closer to the GH6 even though it doesn’t have all of the codecs. If you’re on a budget the G9 is definitely the way to go.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It’s a great camera unless you need to record over 30 mins

[@mihail_lesnoff]

😊❤

[@Nordic_Ventures]

Man I thought the 'S' stood for stabilization :p