GH5 Review: Is it BETTER than the A7s II?

Is the GH5 worth your time and money? Today we review the new GH5 and see how it stacks up against our A7s II!

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[filmriot]

What's the best camera you've ever shot slow-mo on?

[EddievanderMeer]

I just ordered the GH5, I'll receive it tomorrow, really excited!!

[FloridaLife]

The side to movement while walking is due to having the electronic (video) stabilization turned on. If you just use the IBIS and lens stabilization you will eliminate the side to side movement. Cheers!

[JohnsAmerica]

Different tools for different jobs. Simple as that. If Sony makes an A7Siii with 10bit422, it wins... if Panasonic makes a GH6 with Full Frame and crazy ISO, it wins. I'm gonna invest in good glass first. Jason Lanier said it best... "a good lens will last you 30-40 years, a good camera 3-4"

[ahmadhorik]

Can't wait until the gh6 comes out so I can afford gh4 :)

[ProphetNewYork]

film riot,
I've been with u guys for years. I'm talking bout since like your second video..EVER.
you guys have never failed to make me laugh, learn, and connect. these past 2 years
i've been so busy with music videos and films. I checked up with you guys now
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now and I've learned so much from you guys. Takes me back to the younger days in
high school. Thanks for the journey Film riot!!

[bendaviskate]

This is one time when I really wish Film Riot was in 4k.

[RedPandaGamer]

For low light, while GH5 is certainly not the best, pop a very fast lens on it and it does totally fine. Great video Ryan!

[SUPERIORPRODUCTIONSfilms]

crap i just got a7s ii
i dont want to watch this

[MU]

There are no direct answer to this question.
Both cameras for different situations.

[ThriftDiving]

You mentioned at 2:56 about how you wouldn't be using the autofocus in video, but this is exactly what I need in a camera, which is why I haven't pushed the "Purchase" button on the GH5. I do YouTube videos and I'm a one-woman channel, so I need something that will accurately focus on me. I don't move around a ton, but if I shift to the side, or step back, I need a camera that will focus. Any other options you'd recommend for this type of shooting? Thanks!

[JR_Taylor]

worth ever penny, the rolling shutter performance make for a much more filmic look to the motion. this is also likely the reason the slow motion looks as good as it does

[henry-yswp]

that new sketchy white lines and the purple lighting looks SICK!

[speliotis]

Even with the awesome stabilization, would you suggest getting a gimbal?

[brackman]

You can throw some Voigtlander Nokton primes on it (F0.95, manual-only, $800-$1, 100 each) to get much better low light chops out of the GH4 and GH5.

[bikeinmotion]

Add a speedbooster and the m4/3 negative side gets even smaller

[NeverStopSeeking]

Well... autofocus is really important not only for vloggers, but also for every 1 person production, where you can not be behind the camera while shooting because you are filming yourself

[ascendingfilmscph]

At 7:03 it's like the light around the masts in the background changes a lot. I had a similar issues when filming a short film with this camera. And in that case I wasn't walking with the camera like Ryan is. It this something that can be avoided?

[TheConcordFoundation]

I've always felt that 8 bit has been the thing separating 'professional' cameras, like the Alexa, from 'consumer' cameras (in terms of image quality, at least). If Sony ends up throwing an A9S onto the market with 10 bit color, insane low light, FF and good dynamic range... the possibilities would be crazy...

[jamesjason]

The montage looked like a new Netflix original show. The Evolution of quality from Film Riot is breathtaking!