So far as we can tell it's the result of Sony licensing Aptina's DRPix technology. So I'd argue that one thing follows from the other. In the meantime, I'll see if our database can cope with calling a 19.3 x something sensor 'Four Thirds Type.'. A large sensor has its place, and if you feel the need to shoot FF to get that little slice of focus, then great. The A7r3 stays sharp all the way up to ISO 25,600...would logically assume = or > results from A6500 since it's 6K oversampled 4K (vs 5K oversampled 4K on A7r3) on same APS-C sensor size. This is an absolutely fantastic review Richard! The world is changing. The dpr's argument for giving it gold is that for this one camera they have decided that video is sole point of comparison and to show how good it is they would compare it with cameras designed for mainly still photography. By using two batteries—one in the camera and the other in the grip*—exclusively designed for the GH5 and GH5s, the optional DMW-BGGH5 doubles the battery life for extended shooting. That reviews are subjective (which they are, by definition) is hardly a a secret, so 'admit' is entirely the wrong word. That said, when I pull the V-Log L footage into Final Cut Pro, it shows it clipping at IRE 75, not 80, so something odd is going on. - MP4 motion pictures with [MP4] in [C4K] [4K]: - When using an SDHC memory card: You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately. Three it's no problem. Gino, did you even read the review? Panasonic offers firmware update program for DC-GH5S to enhance the performance and usability. However, both HLG and Vlog-L are giving different results. Why? Still performance goes hand in hand with video, static RAW is initially of any in camera video processing. As I said before, if DOF is the issue use a speedbooster with fast primes...which is not something you can do with an iphone. Style / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / 1 Shot RAW+JPG / 1 Shot Spot Metering / 1 Shot 4K PHOTO / Operation Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Destination Slot / Photo Style / Filter Select / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / RAW Bit Size / AFS/AFF / Metering Mode / Burst Rate / 4K PHOTO / Self Timer / Bracket / Highlight Shadow / i. Designed exclusively for the LUMIX GH5S, the new Digital Live MOS sensor offers 10.28 effective megapixels and a significantly higher photoreceptive surface per pixel, delivering an ultra-wide dynamic range. Also, with a 1EV noise disadvantage (given both sensors are almost certainly BSI and hence likely to be comparable in terms of efficiency), the RX is going to have the same challenges as the a7S II only more so, since it'll have a noisier/lower DR signal that's then compressed into 100 Mbps 8-bit. If you want an image of a turtle in a forest from the perspective of a fisheye lens, DALL-E can do it. The thought is making my zoom lens extend. The GH5 was, and is, a fantastic camera for video, but the Panasonic GH5S goes above and beyond. I'm not interested in a highly video centric camera. 4:2:2 10-bit (When [Rec Quality] is set to [4:2:2 10bit] or when [Rec Quality] is set to [C4K/60p]/[C4K/50p]/[4K/60p]/[4K/50p] and [4K/60p Bit Mode]/[4K/50p Bit Mode] is set to [4:2:2 10bit]. I love the challenge of trying to explain it, but at the end of the day, I say, go out and shoot, however you want, and have some fun! But then again one can always zoom with ones feet. The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is the fifth in the company's industry-changing video and stills 'hybrid' lineup. Instead this process isolates just the read noise and allows us to see the true gain for each individual ISO value. LINE input is supported by Φ3.5mm mic jack. Despite some tough competition from Canon's excellent EOS R5, Sony's a7R IV remains at the top of the pack in our 'best camera for landscape photography' buying guide. Those who shoot stills were never much interested in the first place because there are so many other wonderful options. Nothing more, no even comparable with full frame. The GH5S is the logical choice for video shooters since the camera has been designed for that purpose more than any Lumix model to date. Oops. Perfect focal length can also be achieved as the LUMIX GH5s features a multiple aspect ratio recording. I wonder how perfect the balance will be once Fuji announces their X-H1 video centric so called hybrid. This additional pixel-level dynamic range is the reason the GH5S needs to offer 14-bit Raw files: because you need the extra bit-depth to provide room for that additional dynamic range. The only difference we can see between the approach taken by Panasonic is that it lets you limit the camera to either one of the sensor's modes, whereas other brands just change mode in the background, without the user ever knowing. Megapixel count way to small. of any camera in the last 5-10 years? DC-GH5S Firmware Update - Panasonic Our website uses cookies and similar tools to improve its performance and enhance your user experience and by continuing to use this website without changing your settings, you consent to their use. In my opinion they get it absolutely right! MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)), AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio 2ch), 3680x2760(L) / 2592x1944(M) / 1824x1368(S) / 3328x2496(4K PHOTO), 3840x2560(L) / 2736x1824(M) / 1920x1280(S) / 3504x2336(4K PHOTO), 4016x2256(L) / 2816x1584(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 3840x2160(4K PHOTO), 2752x2752(L) / 1936x1936(M) / 1360x1360(S) / 2880x2880(4K PHOTO), 59.94p, 150Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 29.97p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 23.98p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 23.98p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 29.97p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 59.94p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 59.94p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 29.97p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 29.97p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 23.98p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 23.98p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 50.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 25.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 25.00p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 50.00p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 50.00p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 25.00p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 25.00p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 24.00p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 24.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 24.00p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 24.00p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio), 59.94p, 150Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 29.97p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 23.98p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM), 23.98p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 29.97p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM), 29.97p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC), 23.98p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC), 29.97p, 72Mbps (4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP) (AAC) (HEVC, HLG recording), 23.98p, 72Mbps (4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP) (AAC) (HEVC, HLG recording), 59.94p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM), 59.94p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 29.97p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM), 29.97p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 23.98p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM), 23.98p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 59.94p, 28Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC), 29.97p, 20Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC), 23.98p, 24Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC), 50.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 25.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 25.00p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM), 25.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC), 25.00p, 72Mbps (4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP) (AAC) (HEVC, HLG recording), 50.00p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM), 50.00p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 25.00p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM), 25.00p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 50.00p, 28Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC), 25.00p, 20Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC), 24.00p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM), 24.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 24.00p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM), 24.00p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM), 24.00p, 24Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC), 59.94i, 24Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 29.97fps), 59.94i, 17Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 59.94fps), 50.00i, 24Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 25.00fps), 50.00i, 17Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 50.00fps). In the London days of DPReview I remember the reviews to be very introductory, so that even if you knew nothing about terminology you would get pretty much an on-the-spot course. By concentrating on video capture, Panasonic is able to pick sides in this struggle, Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S vs Sony a7S II Log footage comparison, Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Log sample footage by DPReview.com, How to Photograph Snowflakes – Snowflake photography with Don Komarechka. I think I found the B-Cam for my next project... @JordanDrake, how about a re-review of GH5, GH5S in 2020 with a brand new context of Canon R5, Sony A7Siii? If you want more DOF, use a speedbooster. This enables more precise image production for movies and documentaries, where multiple cameras are essential. Using any other value besides those will limit dynamic range. Enable the pull to occur at different rates, even if just Fast/Medium/Slow. Thanks Michael, I really appreciate that. This makes it possible to input sounds from an external audio device, for more efficient video production. The LUMIX GH5s is built like a tank to withstand heavy use. I think that sensor would be a great one with IBIS and Phase detector on it. People seem to think it's the default best choice, but at least the cameras I've used, the manufacturers recommend against it unless you have a specific reason. The GH5S uses a chip that natively shoots DCI or UHD 4K, meaning one pixel on the sensor is used to produce each pixel in the final footage. COVID-19. zxaar - DPR has always made clear that the awards are our overall assessment of the camera as a whole (with the implication being: 'for its intended use and users'). the review/measure should be done based on the category.the G9 should have got Gold and this one shouldn't get any award. The Nikon D3S is an amazing camera--12MP, so for more lower ISO use is the Panasonic LX3/5--10MP. Did you check that? You'll almost certainly be OK with the 0.71x adaptor, since that's been shown to work with the majority of APS-C lenses but with the 0.64x versions it's likely you'll have to check on a case-by-case basis. Basically, the GH5S can potentially be used in actual movie production, footage shot could be manipulated with relative ease in post production to match other studio cameras somewhat. What the hell does that mean?? Dual SD Card slots (UHS-II U3 Compatible), V-LogL pre-installed, and 4K HDR hybrid log gamma support. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. That's a first. There is clearly a market for cameras that are based on stills cameras but then used exclusively for video. @richard which part of his comment mentions video?? For casual folks, GH5 yes (albeit still very much overkill). Too bad the G9 doesn't have those. After two days of shooting GH5s in Dubai, I've stumbled across two problems. The system frequency can be selected from 59.94Hz (NTSC), 50.00Hz (PAL), or 24.00Hz (CINEMA). I'll look back at my test shots. Simply astonishing. ±3 EV, single/burst, 1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 10 levels, 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting. This allows you to focus precisely even under the lighting of a starlit sky, ideal for shooting nighttime nature scenes and documentaries. It has many real ISO values below the lower "Native" ISO value and then some extended values below that. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. But we explain our reasoning so that you can decide whether our conclusion is relevant to you. NiSi is well known for its filters and accessories, but this $579 15mm F4 lens marks the first time the company has dipped its toes into the world of lenses. At ISO 6400 on the GH5s, I'm starting to see more noise than I normally notice from my A6500 @ ISO 6400.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMqUBoCStpw. Are the c200 and the GH5S in the same price ballpark? General. No, but for people like me, if I can get more usable shots in less time from one or the other, then the cost is worth it. The area of the GH5s sensor is more than 14x the camcorder sensor. It's much better if you read the article and then comment. It will now make it easier for travelers to legally fly. ・ The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with this camera. Find out in our initial review. I hated the GH5. The LUMIX GH5s includes cutting-edge C4K: 60p50p 4:2:0 8-bit, 30p25p24p 4:2:2 10-bit, 4K: 60p50p 4:2:0 8-bit, 30p25p24p 4:2:2 10-bit recording* with unlimited recording. Some might argue that it is plenty but any way you look you can get a higher Megapixel count camera and downsize to the same as the GH5s and get way cleaner output when needed. Where is 2-3 stops advantage in video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pCgI4ht1Eo. 1.0 * 1.06 * f2.8 = f2.97 on FF with full sensor readout. However, I think I saw someone say that the latest version of ACR (and DNG Converter) now support the files. EASA recently passed a uniform set of rules for commercial and hobbyist drone pilots. This would eliminate a lot of the focus issues during filming. Tele Conv. Your comments suggest you didn't. Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this battery grip offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. When shooting dark scenes like starry skies, this mode suppresses the stimulation of the eyes that are accustomed to the dark. Because this camera is so complex and video is so different from stills, this seems like a good opportunity to throw a spot of work to Alan Roberts and get a proper evaluation of the video. For a camera that wears 4K video credentials on its sleeve, and there is no loss of resolution, but excess available. The reduction of resolution and deployment of BSI for the first time favors low-light shooting regardless of whether it be for video or stills. When [C4K/60p]/[C4K/50p]/[4K/60p]/[4K/50p] mode is selected in [Rec Quality], it is not possible to record motion picture or still picture on the SD memory card in the camera unit. That will severely limit their dynamic range as opposed to using ISO 160, correct? The inventor says if you already have a 3D printer this medium format film carrier will cost about $100 to make, and will advance each frame into position ready to be photographed. I stand corrected. The a7S II is the other video-focused (but still stills-capable) ILC on the market. However, compared with many video cameras, the body is small, the sensor is large and the price is low. That helps us all tremendously. AFF/AFC: H: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), M: 5 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) *When H-ES12060 is used. Please make a rolling shutter comparison between GH5S, GH5 and A7sII :). US manufacturer Really Right Stuff just released a new lightweight travel tripod, aimed at active and weight-conscious photographers that don't want to compromise on quality. The OV32B offers 32MP stills, 8MP pixel-binned stills in low-light, and 1080p video at up to 180 fps. Beyond these changes, the GH5S keeps the rest of the GH5's capabilities, with matching codec options and the same support tools, such as vectorscopes, wave forms and preview modes for anamorphic, Log and Hybrid Log Gamma shooting, for instance. Please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site. More than approx. Keep up the great work. Panasonic explicitly states that ISO 400 is the base ISO for the GH5s in low ISO mode on their spec sheet for the camera. That seems confusing to me but it may be what other people are more comfortable with. * Use of SD memory card with video speed class 60 or higher is recommended for 4K All-Intra video recording. The point I was trying to make is that all video ends up in around the 5 stops of DR inherent in display technology. If you want to hand hold your video shooting then you need something like the GH5 or Olympus EM1 for M43 or Fuji X-H1 for APSC. It is higher than 800. 65 min (rear monitor), 65 min (LVF) with H-FS12060, AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. I think the Gold award presents a conundrum. If Fuji adds video centric menu features and options, then the only real missing aspects would be 4K/60 and a fully articulated LCD. Resolution / Min. Even scenes where the highlights are clipping may not have that much dynamic range unless there are also some EXTREMELY dark portions as well. When Panasonic came to see us they said the "Native" ISOs were 400 and 2500 but when we asked what they meant by this, they said they were "settings that performed well and gave some flexibility to move up and down". Panasonic Lumix GH5S (body only) overview and full product specs on CNET. / Wireless Flash Setup / Ex. we hear the more inquisitive among you ask. Step up to the professional grade Panasonic LUMIX GH5s C4K mirrorless camera that offers over 29 LUMIX and LEICA compact lens options built on the next-generation (ILC) interchangeable lens camera standard [Micro Four Thirds] pioneered by Panasonic. ・ The DC-GH5S Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet. I meant that casual movie maker like most of the target audience. Yes, you're right, DR and latitude are pretty much the same thing. I'll check that when I'm next in the office and will update the images in the review accordingly. This is the largest camera body with the smallest sensor I've ever seen. It's capable of capturing 40MP stills at up to 30fps, 4K video at up to 60fps and 1080p video at up to 240fps. I think that for people who invested in a GH5 and use it professionally, getting the second body as a GH5S would be a no-brainer. It's actually even better than that. It is Super 35mm, a standard size for cinema cameras which is similar to APS-C in size. Thanks for the clarification Richard, that's what I was thinking but almost every website says it's 17.3 x 13mm sensor so it's really confusing. Quality wise is on par from the top MFT and at least they fit in a bag. I am still testing my GH5s that I got this morning. It is as simple as that and your are not one of them, snapa. DPReview TV's Don Komarechka is famous for his snowflake macro photography. Yes, it is not that big a deal. "'What is Log gamma?' I think your point is really valid. The world has a wider range of brightness, but there is NO WAY to fit more than 5 stops of color into our 24bit space without throwing out visual data we expect to be there. So, does this mean you are now going to review other video cameras with comparable specs or only ones that have the shape of a stills camera? Yep, and a medium format sensor, and a $999 price tag. What's the best camera for shooting landscapes? Which APS-C camera's video are you comparing it to? Congress finally passes CASE to allow copyright holders to make small claims without resorting to costly legal processes via federal courts. lens, which we reviewed in May2017 and which was released at the same time as the GH5.The ability of this lens to be used for … The display is brightened by lowering the frame rate and increasing the gain. It's a subtle evolution but enough to keep the $2000 Z model competitive. So if we expose correctly we can often just as well record in JPEG, so to speak. People aren't buying these cameras for the sensor size, its the cabability. You'll may see talk of the camera having 'Native ISO's' of 400 and 2500: it's unclear which color mode Panasonic is referring to with this claim, but bear in mind that changing the tone curve can change the ISO rating of a setting, so the 'base' ISOs for V-Log L will be very different to the 'base' ISOs for the Standard color mode used for stills. The LUMIX GH5s takes professional shooting performance to another level with high-precision, silky smooth 4K 60p/50p (Cinema 4K: 4096 x 2160 / QFHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 / MOV or MP4) video recording capability. With video-centric cameras like the Panasonic GH5S in the office, it seemed high time to learn how to shoot with a gimbal. 10mp is more than enough for 4k video. The LUMIX GH5s is capable of internal SD card capture of 4:2:2 10-bit C4K/4K video recording without the banding so prone to 8-bit. Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5: Perfect for Night Videography. However, my testing did not confirm ISO 800 as a base ISO in CineD with ISO High. Adapters allow you to use different lens mounts. It is taylored for a group that wants this. A couple of things that cleared up this subject for me. The cost to benefit ratio of building a new line of larger sensored cameras, just to please a handful of fanatics who don't understand the benefits of what they produce, must be horrendous. I wonder how many people would actually by this niche camera. This is highlighted in the one situation in which the GH5S does offer digital stabilization: when combined with a lens offering optical stabilization. With the 2.0x crop factor in all aspect ratios, a 0.64x Speedbooster XL, and an f1.8 Sigma zoom, you have an f2.3 final equivalent aperture. Which is closer to m4/3, a 1" sensor 1/2 the size or FF sensor at 4x the size? Ideal for recording with 'squeezed' cinematic filmmaking lenses. The world is full of solo video shooters who work under less-than-ideal conditions and despite what armchair experts will tell you, focus peaking doesn’t work in every lighting situation. I get your point but, if you are talking about filmmakers, most of them have a gimbal and focus pull manually, which make these negatives a lot less of a detraction. AFS/MF: H: 11 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) *When H-ES12060 is used. a bit of insult on still centric cameras, too. :) Subjective statement, I know. 400Mbps (ALL-Intra) high bitrate recording mode is also available. I am having difficulty opening the 14 BIT RAW files from the GH5s. Or do you Brits want to selfishly keep him all to yourselves? You can buy Nikon F to Micro Four Thirds adapters, including Speedboosters that effectively shorten the focal length to give essentially APS-C angle-of-view and depth-of-field. Great and detailed review, thank you! I suspect those extended ISO values clip the highlights early like on the GH5. Changing tone curve can change the ISO rating of the camera, it's unclear which color mode Panasonic is referring to when it says the camera's 'native' ISOs are 400 and 2500. They tell you nothing of rolling shutter, motion capture of the codec, temporal noise reduction or gradability of the footage. Technically, Panasonic just did slightly increase the sensor size. From a stills perspective, the base ISOs are 160 and 800. It appears that ISO 160 is the base ISO for CineD Low with ISO 1600 being the base ISO for CineD High. I will add it to my current Fuji XT2 and 3-4 Leica R and M lenses. Not sure why everyone keeps comparing the GH5s to the A7s2 b/c the low light comparisons clearly demonstrate the A7s2 is still in a league of its own. No, quoting DPR doesn't make your case. I've seen a lot of great video taken by others, but for me, everything looked awful and I couldn't make out anything on the screen, which made it very difficult to shoot with. But are the photos good enough for casual use? Its stills feature set is essentially the by-product of it sharing hardware with the GH5. You can't hold all cameras to the same yardstick because they're not all meant to offer the same things to the same people. I will confirm that the GH5s works the same way when I get mine in a few minutes. The most notable difference between the GH5S and the GH5 is their Micro Four Thirds [MFT] Live MOS sensors. Dual Native ISO, a technology found in broadcast video cameras, enables the use of 400 & 2,500 ISO as base points to raise the highest normal ISO setting of 51,200, and an extension to 204,800 ISO. The LUMIX GH5s is equipped with dual SD card slots for larger capacity recording and efficient file arrangement. Is that accurate? I would like to see Panasonic develop "pull focus" to be used while in Manual Focus mode. The first is that when shooting stills and panning rapidly (following falcons in flight), I've noticed that rolling shutter is TERRIBLE. Richard, just to clarify, I was talking about the rx10IV with the A9 focusing abilities plus the bsi stacked sensor. The most obvious benefit is that it's quicker to read out fewer pixels. If the GH5S outperforms the A7S II, why do you care how much it beats the RX100 or RX10? My GH5s comes tomorrow so I can look into it more then. Why? There is a lot of great and very complicated information that you have given us. - 4:2:2 10-bit recording is a recording mode for film production and the video needs to be processed on PC. Substantial loss of [stills] resolution prioritizes video? But don't get too excited – you still won't be able to download it until May 30th. My GH5s arrives tomorrow. - Use a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)" when recording motion pictures with [MP4] in [C4K] [4K], [MOV], [VFR] or [4K PHOTO]. All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998 - 2021 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved. The only way for MFT companies to compete is to increase sensor size. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_lumixtether.html (For Windows / Mac). AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) *When H-ES12060 is used. Canon C100, Super 35mm sensor and 8.3mp. It has nice diagrams helping explain what are fairly complicated subjects. - Video Speed Class 60 or higher is required for ALL-Intra 400Mbps recording. Even when they're 'off' they're not locked in place, they're simply set so that the electromagnets aren't attempting to correct for movement. Just because something has phase detection does not automatically mean it has better autofocus. It is not a really good camera for pictures, Not sure how you're not able to take still with it. That's useful feedback, thank you. lens. The heart of the difference between the GH5 and the GH5s is the sensor. Why does it matter about the sensor size? Focally the widest the VXF990 can shoot is 30mm. From a stills point of view, the two circuits are used from ISO 160 upwards and from ISO 800 and upwards, respectively. After watching Phillip Bloom's latest comparison between the GH5s and the A7s2, I would like to see a similar low low comparison between the A6500 & GH5s. 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