Panasonic Lumix GH6 vs S5 Video Comparison

The Panasonic Lumix S5 has been my favourite camera for a while now but since the release of the Lumix GH6, I wanted to know which was best for video work...
Huge thanks to @PanasonicUK for loaning me the GH6.

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0:00 Intro
0:24 What's in this video
0:50 Image and Colours
2:11 Full frame vs Micro 4/3rds
2:29 4k vs 5.7k Image quality
2:59 Dynamic range
3:34 Auto focus
4:14 Image Stabilisation
4:52 Vlogging and wide angle lenses
6:02 Recording limits
6:37 Slow motion
7:00 LCD Screen
7:35 Features and functions
8:27 Dual card slots
9:21 Which one is right for you?

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[ki]

Superb video! Quick side-note: the S5 still has better dynamic range in V-log. As a matter of fact, it has got about 1.5 stops more (1 when using DRBoost in the GH6) that is, for reference, 12 full stops above the noise floor and a 13 and 14 stop visible bellow it. Also, the S5 is still a better low light competitor, with it´s way higher pixel pitch. If IBIS matters most, go with the GH6. If sheer image quality matters more, go with the S5. It has more DR and better noise floor in standard Iso operation, and allows shallower Dof if you prefer it. The codecs are better in the GH series, though. Hope it helps to someone!

[rpestess]

This has been interesting! I had a GH5 and then upgraded to the S5. The S5 was SO MUCH BETTER in low light I could not believe it but it looks like the GH6 has improved a lot from the GH5. Still very happy with my S5 and just ordered a Sigma 100-400 lens for it.

[SandroFrasca]

I use the Lumix S1H, S5 and now the GH6 for weddings and I can say that I work well with all three cameras. Each one for a specific need, but the final work is phenomenal.

[jlcalibos]

Most articles and videos seem to review Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony, and Canon, but not Panasonic higher end cameras. This review has made me consider a Panasonic versus all the others, particularly the GH6 really looks appealing to me. Thank you for this review!

[DannyBligh]

Gh6... I can't believe i'm saying it, but that colour is really nice. If I was a film maker and never touched on photography, the gh6 is probably the one out of the two for me. Great video!

[MrWoofer]

Thanks for the video! One thing though: the dynamic range on the S5 is better than the GH6.

[HiethGeorge]

I do love the colours on these and yes agree the colour on the GH6 is better - ohhhh I am so tempted LOL cracking video buddy !

[shess]

Very complete review ! It helps me a lot. Thank you from 🇫🇷😁

[DavidHorizonFilms]

After one year, and coming from a GH5, I am still shocked every time I grade V-Log footage from my S1. The image quality from Panasonic full frame cameras is just insane

[JeremyHalterman]

Been waiting for this comparison! My GH6 arrives tomorrow 😃
I think the apparent dynamic range advantage of the GH6 is owed to the updated color science. Panasonic has historically not had the most pleasing highlight roll-off, and the GH6 seems to have finally addressed this and given us a smoother highlight roll-off that, to my eye, is reminiscent of the Arri Alexa's.
Technically though, the S5 does have a little more dynamic range than the GH6—0.5–1 stop when DR Boost is activated and 1.5–2 stops otherwise.

[josephbartztraining]

Thank you for that video. Also good comments here. Very helpful.

[Myers_toast]

Man I love your channel. You always answer all of my questions

[KairuinKorea]

I mean, Unless Panasonic announce a S2H or something this october (apparently they are gonna announce something) which will basically have ALL the upgraded features of the GH6 but on a full frame, I will almost certainly be buying the GH6 this winter.

[SMGJohn]

Its a bit funny when you take into consideration the GH6 is 800 grams of girth while S5 with MUCH larger sensor is 700g.
But crop sensor have advantage of faster lenses, the GH6 can use F1.7 zoom lens 10-25mm.
Remember that F2.8 is same for MFT and FF, same amount of light hits sensor, only DOF is different.
And smaller lenses for MFT too! Which means cheaper filters, just need between 50 - 67mm filters.

[ScottEdwards]

Great video mate! Well impressed with how good the footage looks from both of these! I think image quality and colours may be slightly better than canon and Sony for me 🎥

[jw_film]

An excellent comparison here Sam and lots of food for thought. My gh5s has served me well as a companion to my EVA1 and S5 and I've been on the fence about getting another S5 but this has swayed me to the gh6

[davidmurray]

After using the S5 for a while I could never go back to any GH, the look of the full frame is so much better, not just low light but the feel and look of what the S5 itself produces.
Plus the GH6 is so much more expensive, right now starting out you’re looking at £1, 250 more for a GH6 and two equivalent lenses…..not worth it for what is in my eyes a backward step.

[chadstarbucks]

Great video Sam and brilliant to see an actual shooters opinion on both. 🔥🔥🔥

[ThisisDigitalden]

Fab review Sam, a ton of great information… now where’s my piggy bank haha GH6 one day I hope !

[williamburkholder]

I will probably buy a GH6 since I already have a GH4 and three Lumix lenses. The full frame dream is ten years too late for me. I was telling Panasonic in 2012 that the mirrorless revolution would happen in full bloom with full frame. Of course, I thought back then that Canon and Nikon were just about to release full frame competitors to the Micro 4/3 line-up. I would have bought whichever made sense. But Panasonic made the most sense, and I wound up with a GH4 in 2015. It has been everything I asked of it. But I don't ask it to do sports or wildlife or anything where available darkness and autofocus cross paths.