Thread by @every_daydad, Thanks to @LumixUSA for letting me borrow the brand new Lumix S5 [...]

Gary

every_daydad

Thanks to @LumixUSA for letting me borrow the brand new Lumix S5 for the past 30 days!

This thread will be my impressions after using it in almost every single video over the past month.

Initial thoughts are conflicted, I REALLY like this camera but it has some problems. 1/5

The first thing I really like is the size. This camera is physically smaller than the Lumix GH5 (which has been an absolute dedicated workhorse for me for years).

Honestly its surprising how small this camera is for being a full frame camera with a flip screen. 2/5

You are basically getting 90% of the S1H’s functionality for almost 1/2 the cost. 4k 10bit with full VLOG, great stabilization, 24 megapixel sensor.

Plus and my favorite feature, it does have the live crop mode which the S1 lacks. 3/5

But its not all sunshine and rainbows and the S5 does have 3 big issues that might be dealbreakers for you.

1. Micro HDMI

2. 30 minute record limit on 4k 10bit (no limit on 4k 8bit)
3. DFD Autofocus (its the best Lumix has done so far but its still DFD) 4/5

But its not all sunshine and rainbows and the S5 does have 3 big issues that might be dealbreakers for you.1. Micro HDMI 2. 30 minute record limit on 4k 10bit (no limit on 4k 8bit)3. DFD Autofocus (its the best Lumix has done so far but its still DFD) 4/5

Bottom line.

I REALLY like the S5 and I haven’t used my GH5 or G9 in their normal roles since getting ahold of one. This is legitimately the first camera that I think could replace my GH5 from its normal role of B-Roll camera but it wont be for everyone. 5/5

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