The PANASONIC S5: A STRANGE but POWERFUL Camera

Review of the Panasonic LUMIX S5 and 20-60mm lens kit. Discussing image quality, dynamic range, autofocus, and ergonomics for photo & video.

Review of the Panasonic LUMIX S5 and 20-60mm lens kit. Discussing image quality, dynamic range, autofocus, and ergonomics for photo & video.

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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro & Disclosure
0:57 - Build & Ergonomics
2:52 - Card Slots
3:10 - Battery Life
4:11 - Overheating & Record Limits
5:12 - Weather Sealing
5:28 - Display & EVF Quality
5:52 - Image Stabilization
6:32 - Vlogging Test
9:13 - Depth of Field
10:10 - Metering & Exposure
10:49 - V-Log Upgrade & Future Firmware
11:22 - Dynamic Range
11:53 - Rolling Shutter
12:06 - S1H Similarities
12:50 - Image Quality
13:11 - ISO Range & Noise
13:34 - Raw Photo Flexibility
14:13 - 20-60mm Lens Review
15:56 - Manual Focusing
17:04 - Audio
17:44 - S&Q Slow Motion 1080p120
19:20 - Bit Depth & Subsampling
19:47 - Autofocus
23:08 - Value Conclusions

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[charliemcgrain]

I just shot a feature film with an open box deal, 1, 200 bucks, S5. The only strange thing about this camera is what you get for the price. I shot into the Ninja V, so I was getting 422, 12 bit, 5.9k RAW...at FULL frame. I was a big fan of GH4 and 5's, loved them, but it has to be said, comparing M4/3rds to Full frame is like comparing poetry to the phone book. Put good glass on this little baby and you will have to spend 70k on an Alexa to see any difference, ...(oh, the color science on this and the S1H comes from the Alexa, my bad.) For a filmmaker, unless you need a global shutter for action sequences, I can't see why you would need any other camera. I am now editing the film. It is a piece of crap, but...it looks fecking wonderful!

[dslrvideoshooter]

Hit me with that beautiful purple knowledge! Great video brotha!

[jakob.k_design]

I love the 20-60mm focal range of the kit lens. Other manufactures should definitely adopt this instead of using 28mm at the wide end.

[PeruvianTreeProductions]

I’ve been a professional videographer for over 10 years. I can count on one hand how many times I’ve filmed using autofocus. Yes it’s nice to have but judging from the comments, everyone is a vlogger and not a commercial videographer. This looks like a lovely little camera but I’m still leaning towards the S1H for my GH5s upgrade.

[RobbyHuang]

What an awesome looking camera save for the autofocus. Their bizarre insistence with sticking with contrast AF is like Sony's previous bizarre insistence with non-flippy screens.

[cameraconspiracies]

Panasonic reminds me of a directionless teenager. Stop playing video games and fix your autofocus, then you can have dessert :)

P.S What is Bokeh?

[nickl]

All these random issues with autofocus, pricing, features compared to their other cameras etc, made me think that Panasonic guys are very good at what they do, while somehow having no actual idea about what exactly they do and why they are doing it.

[ItsBourbonNight]

Next intro: I'm Gerald Undone and I've gone and Done Ungerald myself.

[shzammpatapon]

the correct and only review you need on youtube HANDS DOWN

[rovaunclark]

Gerald, you are so freakin smart!!! Did you do something in your past that keep NASA from recruiting you 😊. Your integrity, honestly and professionalisms are not going unnoticed. Thank you 🙏🏿

[theworkoutgeek]

Have been a G85 user for 5 years seriously considering the S5 as an upgrade for it's video features and most importantly it's probably the best bargain for a full frame camera! The auto focus for me is not a big deal as I mostly use manual focus and what I love about Panasonic is the consistent firmware updates and how they continually support their older cameras even the G85 which is probably 6 or 7 years old now since it's first release! My G85 just keeps getting better even the auto focus with every new firmware update and I know the S5 will have that same support.

[SbolenseMedia]

This is the best review I've seen so far . As a full manual focus videographer this is the best camera for me. I am buying one the decision is made. I don't even know the auto focus settings on any camera I've ever owned lol

[MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

13:51 Gerald at peak, Bruce Banner power.

[MrEchyballs]

Gerald is the best reviewer i have ever seen. honest, not like anybody else. the only we treat respectfully

[bartsperling]

Again watching this instead of the actual announcement. you rock Gerald

[teamspooky]

Thanks for your review. As an S1 owner I have to say I still prefer it for video, I am sure others will go crazy for the RAW but all I care about is good 422. Amazing to see this handle heat so well beyond what it is rated compared to recent canon models, and can't wait for the new AF updates to backport to my S1. I think this thing will be dope for someone who hasnt bought into l mount yet and wants to jump in or as a b cam to someone with an s1h

[BasicFilmmaker]

Great stuff as always. Man! Keeping up with these new cameras is cray!!

[RonaldReidJr]

This is making me wanna wait for the Sony A74 all I need is 10bit 4K 60fps and 26MP for photography and 13 stops DR! Perfect hybrid camera right there. Canon R6 could have done this smh I think Sony will perfect it

[initialdtakumi]

finally a channel that uses the metric system, i love you Geral

[ToastedSynapseGaming]

First link I clicked after the announcement. You're my guy, Gerald! ;)