Panasonic S5 real world examples after 4 months

[@jaredking232]

You are always a trusted source for camera reviews - great work!

[@TomAntos]

Thanks!

[@ianzhao5693]

Finally a video from Tom Antos that is impartial and not associated with manufacturers. Fantastic

[@TomAntos]

All my videos are impartial with honest opinions of what I think about a particular product

[@mannycalavera464]

Those opening shots are so beautiful. Amazing review as always Mr Antos. Definitely my favourite camera reviewer.

[@TomAntos]

Thank you Manny!

[@LetsBuildThatApp]

Great shots, I'm thinking about upgrading from my old GH4 of 4 years to this bad boy. I rarely use autofocus and I'm quite used to this micro HDMI port. This will probably become my main content creation cam.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

I think it's worth the upgrade if you don't have M43 lenses... otherwise maybe it's better to wait for the GH6

[@tangibleplanetvisualmedia1138]

I can't think of another camera for 2k that does what this camera does

[@crazylabtech]

The best review !!! 👌

[@galgatv]

We used this camera on a recent shoot. It's great!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Yeah it's a real beauty of a camera!

[@jacobh9283]

Hi Tom, Thank you for a great, calm and focused review. Much appreciated.

[@jorgem50]

Just bought two s5s for video work. Been using g9s for the last 3years. LOVE the shallow depth of field I can finally get on the s5 plus the lowlight is soooo much better

[@felizeamor4028]

Great colors and resolution

[@Prabhath_the_Dawn]

Wow! Love those colours 💯✨😎👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Cheers from Bangalore, India

[@schoeferfilm]

Really good footage 👍🏻 it looks very nice 👌 best cinematic greetings from germany

[@ju2705s]

Great Video, nice pictures & good music. You are a real Pro - thx a lot.

[@TomAntos]

Thank you

[@cobymarcum1442]

Unrelated to filmmaking, I think it’s great that you and your wife enjoy going places together so consistently year after year. Best wishes to you both. (Good camera review too. 👍)

[@rpestess]

Great review! I upgraded from the GH5 and the S5 has so much better low light performance that I was blown away. I use the 24-105 lens and it works great.

[@Jaymino_]

Hey Ron, how's it going with the S5 so far? I own the GH5 too. And mulling about upgrading too. What would be your advice?

[@rpestess]

@@Jaymino_ I would upgrade if you have the money for sure. The low light performance by itself makes it worth it and when you combine the shallower depth of field and slightly better stabilization you can't go wrong. I use mine for travel video and even with just the one lens I have found it covers all my needs. Good luck!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

I am really enjoying my S5. I've only used it for some personal shooting thus far but once my extra batteries get here I am looking forward to testing it on a few client projects.

[@TomAntos]

Yes, the lack of batteries for this camera is a little annoying. It's one of the reasons why I couldn't yet use it on any paid job. Still waiting for the batteries to be released.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

@@TomAntos Yeah I pre-ordered some (still waiting). Then I seen that Amazon has a few now. Ordered some yesterday they should be here this weekend.

[@TomAntos]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking Nice! The ones you found on Amazon are 3rd party batteries or Panasonic?

[@wajahat4793]

Great video quality and grading. Any lut on 4:25 and onwards video. If yes which one and where to find.

[@hoodaffairstv]

That C4k is gonna be 👌🏽 along with the other couple of updates coming to the s5

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Yeah now, with the new firmware update, this camera is a best buy

[@Sneaky-Sneaky]

Beautiful footage ... will have to look at this one !!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

The image quality from the Lumix S are pretty good!

[@nexttvc]

hi, what cable did you use for ProRes Raw recording from S5 to Ninja V? HDMI Cable plz

[@cinqo7]

Wow! Great video samples! Did you do any post-processing editing to the video or was it taken SOOC with auto mode?

[@thomaslarmit6434]

amazing video. If you record V-log outside with the 24-70 f2.8, which VND do you use? the 2-5 or the 6-9? Also, would you consider this a better camera compared to the panasonic S1?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

The S1 will be better with the upcoming firmware update in 2021

[@arttiz01]

Awesome!! Thanks!! I bought my S5 with the kit lens and I am very happy...

[@LucaBono.Studio]

The kit lens is pretty convenient! I'm thinking to get it for my S1 as well...

[@aman681]

How ru going with the autofocus? Which all lenses are you using with it for video and how the autofocus with them?

[@arttiz01]

@@aman681 Hi. I have the 20-60mm and the Sigma 45mm. Its not Canon category in terms of Autofocus, but I can manage. It is no the worst either. I think one can easily track a subject with the touch screen and maintain focus that is workable.

[@aman681]

@@arttiz01 Thanks for the input. I just bought the camera with the kit lens.

[@arttiz01]

My pleasure. The one I really like is the 85mm 1.8 for Lumix. Since I do portraits and interviews, that lens is awesome. It is in my wishlist still.

[@johnwilcox7826]

Great video What codec did you use were there any in FHD Thanks

[@bgohacki]

Hey, Longwood Gardens! Awesome photo spot.

[@TomAntos]

Thanks! I love that place. We visit every year in Summer and Winter

[@RuhkcusTV]

looks great!! did you track the subject in the walking footage around @8:30 and adjust the lighting on them?

[@sulogno]

If I were to be behind the camera then would the autofocus be an issue as I could always touch the back of the lcd to bring back the focus where I want

[@robbydevillez4635]

Love your videos! Could you elaborate on the ISO range? Does this mean you can't manually set your ISO?

[@aaronharper444]

Can be manually set

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Yes it can be set manually

[@kuraro]

Hey Tom. Great review! I was watching also your videos about anamorphic full frame lens(Sirui 50 FF). Can you give me an advice about anamorphic lens for my s5? Sirui 50 or great joy 50 ff ? any suggestion? thanks in advance!

[@Duartephotographer]

Very good. Which type of sd card do you use? Thanks a lot

[@jeffreyjbyron]

Thanks for the video, love your images! Do you have more examples of 24 and 30fps? Looks really great but mostly slo-mo

[@ubiFire]

Great review as always Tom!

[@TomAntos]

Thank you Craig!

[@moes_film]

Hi Tom, where was 2:30 filmed? thanks

[@mtbboy1993]

I am curious how the focus will be now with the latest update, and shooting action sports, like mountain biking. my plan is to get this camera, and have it with me on rides, and shoot other riders on group rides. but so far the camera seems to be a good allrounder. which is what I need. I think the screen is a deal-breaker with some other cameras, so S5, and canon are only options in this price class it seems.

[@MedoleFilms]

Great video man I just have a question youtube resolution shows 4k but I guess 150 fps is at 1080 p so did u render it at 4k ?

[@TomAntos]

Yes upscaled it to 4k

[@MedoleFilms]

Did u upscale it any third party software ? in Davinci ? Or u just simply render it out at 4k ?

[@avgplayer]

What's your take on Lumix 50mm vs. the kit lens? For semi-pro use especially for videos.

[@doblerd3784]

hello good vide. a question did you use the ninja v atoms for this shot 9:01 ?

[@st.thomasorthodoxsyrianchu8754]

Does it overheat if record straight 4k 10 bit for 30 mins

[@MyFlyingEyes]

I have a question: Does it work with the Tokina 11-20mm F2.8 lens? I use it with the GH5 with the Viltrox Ef-M2 speed Booster.

[@Anieckieee]

Such a good video! What music did you use?

[@milanjani]

Nice video. Does Lumix S5 has any Moire issue?

[@alzibaba]

Great review Tom, thanks. Totally agree re micro HDMI port, a deal breaker for me. Way too fragile.

[@bebosanguine]

What are better options involving this?

[@alzibaba]

@@bebosanguine for me it's a Z Cam E2 F6 (or S6) , but these may not fit your use case. Even with a cage and hdmi cable lock I've had micro hdmi ports get damaged, leaving me without a monitor feed when I needed it.

[@UKArtlover]

I've heard through a trade grapevine that even national geographic use the S5 a lot , so I think it'll do for me regardless of port ;)

[@nwpgunner]

8bit for unlimited recording and vlog brings back the same issues as the gh4 though?

[@adventureswithvs6461]

Great review. I’m interested in this as a FF upgrade from my G9. Keep hoping for better autofocus but might just be something I have to deal with. This and the Canon R5 are both quite interesting to me, except I love the 180 and 150 these shoot

[@talpalatnyizold]

GH5s with metabones xl with Sigma 18-35, or S5 with fotodiox nd adapter with Sigma 18-35? I want change to full frame in Panasonic line (after GH5s), but S5 crop to APS-C when I shoot in higher frame rates. I am disappointed a bit.

[@MounMoun69]

Is it a good camera to film sport ? dance ? I am strongly considering buying this camera ^^

[@dj-7154]

hello can you send link of your kit at beginning of video thanks

[@Alexrocks1253]

Got the S5 after watching this video and holy cow! This camera shoots such beautiful images! The micro HDMI is a bit worrying, but that really is my only gripe with the camera other then the cropped 60fps.

[@TomAntos]

Best of luck with the camera!

[@Dorntofilm]

Awesome video review! What mount did you use to hold the external monitor to the s5? I can't find it online

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

Hi Tom s5 or r6 or a7iv? newbie here soo I'm Buying into a system

[@sulogno]

A7iv is way pricier compared to the S5.. which one did you get finally ?

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

@@sulogno I bought into the Sony platform a74 I don't regret it autofocus is unbeatable in certain situations

[@catattackcat8754]

Thanks for the review. How is the stabilization with the 70-200mm f2.8/S5 combo ?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

It's pretty good, but a bit unbalanced to hold the system

[@catattackcat8754]

@@LucaBono.Studio thank you !

[@DA-lp4rh]

I thought all the reviews and company adverts for the new Fuji XH2 S at $2.5k were a great advertisement for the S5. Left my XT3 and glass and got into the S line and L glass for the first time. S5 seems to be a solid hybrid camera - looking forward to using it in real estate business.

[@jerrysun179]

Hi Tom, have you experienced any lag when the constant preview is ON? I just have mine on hand today and found out the screen was very laggy when the constant preview is on.

[@pmfilmsUK]

Great review.

[@mikerupertus2326]

thanks for the video. But please, how are you able to have this camera? I have been watching for 2 months now and this camera is not available, everywhere I check it just says coming soon for 2 months now.

[@dj-7154]

Hi Tom can you recommend what SD cards in h.265 recording mode at 4k 25fps and 60fps for the S5 please ? Someone said cheaper cards can be used but wish to check

[@germancreatives88]

Just got mine today. Thanks

[@Arkadiusz4321]

5:30, fhd? 50p or 100p?

[@ARCUS1200]

I still shoot on my Panasonic GH4R + 14-45mm (without recording limit) in 2022 lol.....

[@matador59]

Options for anamorphic lens? Thanks for the review.

[@omeharto288]

It has anamorphic support with almost everything, viewing, stabilisation etc.

[@iammodernrevolution]

Beautiful footage, beautiful review. Beautiful music: what's the name of the artist for the tunes played around the 5th minute? Hugs from Italy.

[@TomAntos]

I'll try to find the track again. I got it from Epidemic Sound. On the road now so can't open the edit to let you know. Sorry!

[@iammodernrevolution]

@@TomAntos Hey there! Found it with Google Now, it was BLUE ADRIAN - 369. Thanks a lot still for your vids and reviews, great fan from Italy. Hugs in this pre-Christmas halfway to a new lockdown era. Keep up with the great work and stay safe.

[@Filmmaker809]

Wait till the Pansonic GH6 comes out. Does S5 use a EF mount?

[@AllThingsMan]

It uses the Leica L mount.

[@vedangbhatt]

Hi Tom, do you think there is a difference in autofocus performance between Sigma Art L lenses and Panasonic L lenses?

[@TomAntos]

If there is then it really won't make that much of a difference with this camera since the AF sucks either way

[@aman681]

@@TomAntos Great review..as always. Do you use it for any work where autofocus is required? I own 02 x BMPCC4k. Looking for something that can match with them and has decent autofocus. Do you recommend this?

[@TomAntos]

@@aman681 I would not get this is you need reliable auto focus.

[@aman681]

@@TomAntos Which one do you recommend ?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

This is the best review on KZbin, thanks for sharing it Tom! I personally prefer to stick with the S1/S1H because of the full HDMI port...I can't go back to smaller HDMI cables

[@Jaymino_]

And you did go back, Luca 😂

[@LucaBono.Studio]

@@Jaymino_ ahahahah, I had to! I needed a vlog camera for the KZbin channel, but the S1 is still my main camera 😉

[@Jaymino_]

@@LucaBono.Studio I can understand why! Much savings on weight with S5. I was just messing with ya. 😋 Am considering it too but satisfied with GH5 for my casual use, at least for now..✌🏻

[@JoiMax3]

Nice video dude, i have a big question, for video ( music video, fashion film etc, and little shooting ) GH5S , LUMIX S5 OR SONY A7III ?

[@TomAntos]

Probably the Sony would be the best bet. If you own lmount glass then go with the s5

[@Anieckieee]

@@TomAntos the Ibis on the Sony is terrible though

[@Prabhath_the_Dawn]

Hello Tom 🙂 Hoping you're doing well! Just wanted to seek your suggestions please. While shooting on Lumix S5, which colour profile do you use? What's the recommended colour profile for photography and video? (How does it differ from using flat over V-Log or HLG?) Also, I got to understand that the base ISO and higher ISO values vary based on the colour profile (as told by Lumix India support team). I presumed it was ISO 640 and ISO 4000 for all modes, but just wanted to know from your experience, if there's any difference by colour profile 🙂 Cheers from Bangalore, India ✨💫

[@edwardalexander9486]

Your model is a stunningly beautiful woman! Just perfect for the test as she has very fine hair - rendered brilliantly - and the dress colours really pop. The IBIS seems to work really well too.

[@andreasbulowhansen9413]

How is the sigma 24-70 for Manual Focus? I heard that it has focus by wire

[@munnoclub]

It's the nicest manual focusing of any focus by wire lens that I've used, and better than a number of non focus by wire lenses I have. I don't really have any issues manual focusing with it.

[@eyeflyfilms]

Let's get real here... Lumix S5 or Z Cam S6? Yes I know they're different in sensor size and form factor, but functionality wise for me this is what I've narrowed my upgrade choice down to. Thoughts @Tom Antos?

[@TomAntos]

If you are looking for a camera to do purely film type of work then the Zcam S6 or even better the F6 (full frame). But if you also need a camera for more run and gun type of work where a stabilized sensor is helpful and also ability to take great photos then the Panasonic S5

[@eyeflyfilms]

@@TomAntos thanks Tom for your opinion. I will certainly keep my gh5 for run and gun type stuff and B cam, so I'm leaning heavily toward z cam... Seems like you agree. Cheers

[@LucaBono.Studio]

I would get the S5, considering that you have the GH5 (perfect B-cam).

[@eyeflyfilms]

@@LucaBono.Studio I actually went for the Z Cam E2 S6 and I couldn't be happier with it. I'm still a Panasonic fan, but Z Cam is just next level. The look I'm getting off that sensor is gorgeous and the form factor is a revelation to me. Box cameras for the win!

[@mel.zagers]

im coming from an Sony A7III and deciding between a second hand S5 + 20-60 for 1700€ or S1 24-105 for 2150€???

[@tobiasmoeckel]

Even though I would prefer the 24-105, I'd probably go with the S5. The S1 does not have that much more to offer or even less in some areas, so to me the bulk and weight would not be worth it, unless of course you prefer that beefy body.

[@shamiljamion2024]

Would this work with the newer DJI gimbals?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Yes it does, like the S1 and S1H

[@MalachiSan]

I’m thinking about upgrading from my g7 to the S5 I might actually do it. But I am also thinking about the Fuji XT4 which is a nice camera. But idk!!

[@JamesGreerMedia]

also looking at going from a G7 to S5!

[@MalachiSan]

@@JamesGreerMedia yeah its going to be such a huge upgrade! i hope you can get yours soon1

[@danshein7795]

Wait are you saying the S5 is auto ISO?!

[@GlennUpgraded]

I think what he meant was when you set it to auto ISO you can't limit to a certain range.

[@edjefferson9175]

Full size HDMI ports break too. If you want to use an external recorder for ANY camera but a cage. Don't stress the hot shoe or HDMI port. If you break your camera because you did nothing to protect it whose fault is that?

[@krzysztofspiewek]

Tom, pozdro z Poznania! Swietne Broll’e Od poniedzialku trzymam ten aparat w rekach, zgadzam sie ze wszystkim co opowiedziales. Wiesz, no nie rozumiem dlaczego producenci zawsze odwalą jakąś hałe typu małe hdmi czy kurcze slaba bateria i slabe monitory na słońcu jak w poprzednich wersjach sony...... Miejmy nadzieje, ze doczekamy sie sprzetu idealnego :) Pozdrowienia i trzymamy kciuki za wynik w Pensylwanii :)

[@TomAntos]

Czesc Krzysiek! Dziekukuje bardzo. U nas narazie wszystko okay w Pensylwanii.

[@tiewlarun8043]

Ausome footage

[@ShazammtheProducer]

Great video Bro but Man I have never seen so many B and H commercials before on your videos its like 5 and Im not even done with the video lol

[@TomAntos]

Thanks. Unfortunately I don't have any control about the ads placed on the video. I could turn them off completely which would make no difference for me since I make almost nothing from all that advertising they place on the videos, but I notice once I turn of the ads then KZbin doesn't show the video to anyone. So in order to at least get the video to show up in some people's feed I need to leave it on. Sorry!

[@ShazammtheProducer]

@@TomAntos na bro don't turn them off it was just an observation. Love your channel regardless

[@Xavier_Sc]

I've never been so not-impressed by a camera haha Great video btw.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

It's a perfect camera for documentary filmmakers

[@davidmurray5926]

Amazing considering you haven’t even got one 🙄

[@kajalstudiorajkot6174]

good video model veriy niec faic luok good model veriy good im gujrat Rajkot....

[@donomaralkaydi600]

❤💙💚💛💜

[@bourdon845]

Superbe

[@Ryezn5057]

Is it me but the sample footage looks soft.

[@gopolarisstudio]

can someone explain to me why the hell the record limit is on 10 bit....? What stupid laws are they making up?

[@ju2705s]

Only Phase AF is missing. The video in AF-C is still pumping like the G9 or S1... Contrast AF only isn't up to date. But biside of thus its a great camera... like a G9 just FF and great low light performance. Why Panasonic why? Filming in MF is good but VLOG alone is a real challenge.

[@jimmyjones655]

@@OK-jn4wn Yes!

[@TomAntos]

@@OK-jn4wn I second that motion. BRaw would be the best

[@andersistbesser]

Vlog is NO challenge. Yo clearly never used a panasonic fot it. Even a panasonic g85 does it well

[@trinimedia19]

The HDMI port is a deal breaker for me.

[@michaelbell75]

The 4K 60p crop is a deal breaker. Why would I pay $2k for a full frame camera only to be stuck with APS-C in 40K 60p? That plus the poor lens selection and bad AF system are a no go. Id be more tempted to get a G9. Cheaper, way more lenses and its a better still camera.

[@lightningbolt4451]

the camera chooses the iso...What!!!

[@ki-ds-shall2241]

Am in you visionary

[@influencer8006]

you should mention the 30 in 4k limitation so we dont waste time watching your model!! '

[@thewalkingvloggingman7152]

Too much high contrast, meaning too foggy 🌁.

[@james25313]

why Panasonic use the same crappy autofocus. I would have bought this camera if the autofocus work good

[@DessieTots]

But with a terrible low resolution outdated EVF and that slight delay implementing user inputs which is very frustrating and should not be in a camera in 2021. Panasonic really shouldn’t have released the S5 with these disappointments. Regardless of how good moving and still images are from the S5, it’s EVF and stuttering interface is a deal breaker for me at least.

[@wakeup1036]

That's how I felt about the sony A7C

[@sulogno]

A7c is even worse

No money for cameras. The western world has decided to commit economic suicide.

[@thebossnocompetition8757]

bad graded video right there picture is flat and washed out and where the hell is the colors?

[@nicksotiropoulos1469]

Do not like the skintones. Very artificial..

[@peteT269]

Please in the future make it clear in your video title that you are reviewing this as a video cameras, not as a stills camera. I have absolutely no interest in video so would find this helpful.

[@miriammoriarty8588]

He's a filmmaker so maybe pick your reviewer more carefully?

[@akisvipdatastore5630]

He hasnt 14 stops... near 12. We saw test. 12, 13 and 14 stops swim in noise... Also as we saw S1H has better picture quality. I dont know ehy, but... Also S1H has better stab. Yes, s1h cost much money. Just stop declarate things like 'THE SAME AS S1H'