Ranking EVERY Camera Brand! (This May Trigger You)

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THE GEAR I USE:
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CAMERAS:
My Main Cam (Lumix S5IIX)

My B-Cam (Lumix S5II)

PRIME LENSES:
Panasonic LUMIX 24mm F1.8

Panasonic LUMIX 35mm F1.8

Panasonic LUMIX 85mm F1.8

ZOOM LENSES:
Sigma 28-70 F2.8

Panasonic LUMIX 16-35 F4

Panasonic LUMIX 70-200 F4

AUDIO SETUP:
Rode NTG4+

Tascam DR60 MKii

Hollyland Lark 150

I love making tier lists, and since I made one ranking my favourite L-Mount lenses recently, I thought I'd do another one this week, but this time ranking different camera brands instead!

This video will definitely trigger some people, and it was designed to - I feel like it's good to have some healthy debate every now and then!

Of course, I use Lumix cameras, but that doesn't mean I haven't used other brands in the past, and of course, I have many opinions on the other players in the industry!

Hope you enjoy :)

[JoshCameron]

Okay then, roast me - what did I get wrong? 😂

[maciejbuczkowski]

quite incosistent. The reason you put Fujifilm in fantastic instead of god tier was quite not great video features (ignoring X-H2s) and then Leica in god tier, because they are a "dream camera"

[nickcarneyphotography]

Mate, the Nikon Z8 might be the best hybrid video camera on the market right now. It's got 8k60 internal raw and ProRes raw, 4k120, good battery life, great autofocus, and tons of features. It's got similar/sometimes better specs than the Sony A1 for more than $2000 less. So I don't really understand why you're saying it's expensive. The rest of the lineup is weak on video though, for sure (outside the Z9 of course). Also, most of their lenses are super quiet focusing and have very little focus breathing. So they are definitely designing better for video now, it's just the older releases were subpar. But the files you get for photos are the best I've seen, honestly. That's why I am shooting Lumix for video and Nikon for stills. But don't write them off until you try a Z8.

[MrJapanforce]

Once a Panasonic, always Panasonic. Proud user of Lumix cameras since 2009. Never looked back. If you know about quality, you buy Panasonic. If you re marketing brainwashed haters, well, good luck!. Great video of yours Josh!

[JenniferKlinger]

Totally agree. Especially the price issue with Canon glass. I feel Canon is doing their prices like with their printers. The camera may be affordable, but the lenses will kill you. Same with the printers and ink.

[dmpx]

as a blackmagic shooter (i have the OG, which i use constantly still, the 4k and the 6kg2) i have to agree with the odd form factor and plastic-y build. But dang, that image. You get the "Arri look" at the fraction of the price, the menu system is easily the best thing out there (and i also have the Panasonic S5 which I really enjoy) and working with braw - in Davinci - is a dream. I don't think I agree with the "mid" designation, but yeah this was a fun video and honestly who gives a F what i think lol!

[JezdziecBezNicka]

OM and Nikon - just dismissed by default. Interesting, because I'm an Olympus shooter that, if I had to go ff, I'd pick Nikon.

[angusmackay]

You have the BMD paradigm completely back to front; they provide the software so that you buy their hardware. That's why you can get Resolve (which used to cost a six figure sum before BMD bought it, for free. It's also why Resolve won't work with the likes of AJA.

[steveschnetzler]

Lumix was ahead, then fell behind (in autofocus), now is catching up. Solid brand, good lenses with expanding 3rd party support (cine, anamophic, and budget). Compatibility between MFT and S lines.

[louayk]

Lol, The guy who promotes the iPhone to us by criticizing Android in passing. The S23 Ultra humiliates the iPhone 14 pro max, and I'm not talking here about the 200mpx sensor, but the X10 optical zoom, HDR that crushes the iPhone, Expert raw mode, photos in low light, and so on, at Apple everything is done with lightroom, without that your photo looks like a viewmaster photo 😂
A little advice, before criticizing the competitors without arguments, do a real comparison, it's a shame to have such a biased judgment, because I really like your channel, But I will see her from now on with another eye

[djcrash]

😮I'm a Lumix fanboy and own 3 S bodies and think my S5ii is absolutely amazing, but I would not put Lumix in God Lets see what they do with an S1ii and S1Hii first!

[Narsuitus]

I find it interesting that you ranked brands based primarily their digital and video performance. Yet, you put Leica, who has little to no video features, at the highest position.

[harrymacdonald]

Just as I expected you to be about Lumix! Thanks for sharing your content... been invaluable coming back to photography after a while away (Fuji XT1 days) to Lumix. Abolutely loving it!

[GeraintPerry]

Sony definitely need to eliminate the overheating aspect hands down, BUT in my experience the Sony A7 IV has overheated only twice in the year I’ve had it, first time before changing the thermal setting and second when the screen was closed in a hot environment. However, I’ve used it 6 weddings this year throughout the really hot summer and it’s not overheated once, even at times of filming nonstop for 30+ mins in a conservatory. So I do feel the overheating aspect is being over exaggerated now these days especially now there are ways to try and prevent it as much as possible

[tylernielsen]

You put apple in god tier and now I refuse to watch the rest of the video

[raph.cinema]

As a Sony user, Why the Nikon hate? The Z8 has pretty much the same specs as the A1, sometimes better, for over 2000 dollars less…
And the new Z6iii is by far the best hybrid camera under $3000. Nikon gives you incredible value for money

[thebentzenable]

I am a Lumix fanboy. Currently broke so I roll my canon glass with an adapter and manual focus on my S5. It’s amazing experience.

[Edwin--]

I agree with most of your choices, but would personally place Nikon higher. They are one of the power houses of the photo industry, who certainly dropped the ball after the release of their excellent D850 DSLR, and are (only) now in 2023 picking up again in the mirrorless world. The Z9 is also a good video camera, and Nikon makes excellent lenses. To me they should be in the 'mid' to 'fantastic' level, and I don't think there is a high risk into owning or getting into Z-mount as it will be developed further and continue to live on. I would certainly place Nikon above OM Systems, which was virtually bankrupt, now owned by an investment company, who can strike them off by the stroke of a pen when they don't make money and where there is little R&D in their new models. Personally I have Fuji for photo and Sony for video.

[petermarintv]

Proud to have stuck with the Panasonic Lumix brand since the GH4 🫡

[pianopotato]

I love Lumix! The moment you mentioned Panasonic and waved your arms, the camera's autofocus went to your hands! ;-)