The Truth about the Panasonic S5 II X - Don't kid yourself...

I'm NGL. I wish people would stop clicking on this video. Im tired of reading peoples dumb AF comments with regards to the things i said or did not say. People are literally getting triggered by my clickbait thumbnail.

Before you comment... Please actually watch the video.

Matter of fact, ill tell you here...

(1) i think the Panasonic s5iiX is a great camera
(2) i think if you arent invested in a particular system yet, the s5iiX is a solid camera to buy
(3) it is NOT a better option for ME compared to the Sony FX3 or ZV-E1.

Sounds more personal than anything

Its true tho

Over 20k subs and guy sounds worse than a ps5 fanboi

Damn, who hurt this dude?

Sony FX3 twice the price of the S5II and yet the S5II has more cinema features included. How can a $4000 cinema camera omit shutter angle? Lol.

Lol who cares!

You's a 🐐 haters gonna hate

Well said bro. 🙌🏾

Glazing is crazzzzy😂

Lol

Solid information/video. Thank you. As you said, you're a Sony fanboy, but video still felt pretty unbiased, in my opinion. Question... I'm currently in the market for a new camera, but limited budget. I live in Texas, so constantly outside in hot weather, sometimes over 100º. Do you ever see issues with Sony cameras overheating? One reason I've considered the S5iix was for the built in cooling system, vs Sony cameras like the A7iv & A7siii. Any input would be greatly welcome. Peace.

Do you ever notice how its 99 percent men that make videos about gears/toys and are obsessed with specs. As an artist, I like to make art. What I have works for me. Nothing is perfect, but that's what makes life interesting. The rage cycle of the internet is quite boring.

Right on target! Yes sir! Appreciate honesty.
Thank you.

I enjoyed this video. Until recently, I was only looking at Sony. I thought the a6700 would be it, but I would like the option to shoot longer shots (interviews / events ) without overheating. The Sony FX30 looks great, but shooting video is not my job. Perhaps a hybrid would be better for me. The Panasonic S5ii price and specs sure look nice.

A minute in and i can smell a naughty sony fanboy.

First time seeing your videos, but am glad I did. Trying to move into non-iPhone videos and was looking at the S5 and S5II but I am filming sports and dances from close up and the rolling shutter can be a big issue.

I think the right comparison is A7iv vs Lumix S5ii/x

I love sony since i got the a7s. I got the a7sii, then the ursa mini. I now have an S1, and it's great... the s5iix looks amazing, but I agree, it's not quite a replacement for the a7siii. If these cameras could blend their features, it would be the perfect mirrorless.

I love about panasonic:
- SHUTTER ANGLE, omg this is essential. Why doesn't sony do this?
- Megapixel count. When you're used to cropping photos with a 22+mp image, you realise how great it is.
- 6k Open Gate: this is a wonderful feature, especially for anamorphic. This is capped at 4:2:0 internally though...but with ssd on the new panasonic would solve this.
- IBIS is perfect.
- I actually feel the image is often better than sony's. Less noisy, and much more pleasing colour. I have worked with a LOT of sony cameras to form this opinon.
- The fact that i can have a whole bunch of custom presets in a quick menu. Maybe sony has this too, I don't seem to remember my a7sii was as fully feldged in this department, but the newer cameras are probably fine.

I love about sony:
- All the framerates, using the full sensor. Capable of higher framerates too.
- The lowlight capability is still second to none.
- The autofocus still seems the best, although I have never used it. But is a big selling point. I'm sure s5iix is still lacking here, but has improved a lot.
- Lens choices
- Minimal rolling shutter

If sony or panasonic would have all these features, it would be an easy choice. Internal ND too, but that's a bit of a pipe dream. If sony had 6k open gate with shutter angle, it'd be sony all day. But it's all a tradeoff. They are pretty comparable at this point, just depends what features you need. The 4k60 crop is a big downside for the panasonic. If they removed the crop, then i'd say panasonic wins (for me). I actually sold my a7sii to buy the a7siii, but it was delayed too much. Either way, they are both great cameras, that slighty lack where the other shines.

OK you enjoy your sony and i will enjoy my lumix...... happy ???😂😂😂

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-Phuc

ive watch tons of reviews of s5 ii... You are the one who got this wrong... None were trying convince any sony or Canon user to switch, its pretty obvious Lumix is late to the party, releasing now a camera that has great features but a slow sensor and an AF that falls behind Sony because of the lack of training.

Panasonic has 6k open gate. Sony has not. I wont buy any sony.

My niece is getting into Photography/Videography and im a Sony shooter. Got he A7S3 and the A7IV and all GM lenses so I might be a bit biased but She trusts me ofcourse and we went to Best Buy and just pre ordered the new A6700 for her. Just the Body without any of the trash kit lenses. We're gonna get some nice lenses now but im not sure cause since She isnt invested in a System, im thinking now if I should have told her to buy this S5 II/X camera? What do you think?

It makes more sense to have M43 (GH6) for telephoto (less RS, better IBIS, 300fps). Use a S5iix for wider/shallow stuff. The IBIS on both of those cameras is awesome. Is this a SONY-ONLY channel?😀

Camera that crop in 50 fps in 2023 for me is garbage

I have the S52 and think it's great but these are some interesting points. Rolling shutter is an issue that needs to be talked about more. The problem I find is moving to another camera to fix one issue you end up landing on other issues and round it goes...

Sony is trash, deal with it!

I have a S1 and a Pocket 4k and the S1 looks great but doesn’t look the same as my Pocket 4k or Sony cameras in my opinion. I paid $1000 for a used S1 so it’s worth the $1000 to me.

I can see the difference from my S1 and other cameras. It’s not that the image isn’t great but it takes so much work to get the image to look cinematic from the S1. First of all it’s simply too sharp.

I’ll be using my S1 in APSC mode with my Sigma 18-35 because the rolling shutter in APSC mode is 10.4ms verse the A7S3 7.3ms.

For me, I hate rolling shutter so I won’t be using full frame for any moving shots.

I think I am better off with a Black Magic pocket camera ... maybe one of the older ones from 2013 even.. is about making film not paying out my hard saved money...

This guy…

Ahaha this is funny.

it is EXTREMELY dumb to have the brand vs brand argument. Every camera is dope right now. Sony is great. LUMIX is great. Canon is great. the biggest things that people can learn is to understand your camera and how to get the best out of what you have. sorry on behalf of LUMIX fan bois. I love my s5iix, but I don't need to shit on other people's decisions.

I mean, I have an a7s3 and a panasonic s1 and I think they're both great for different things. I shoot them together for multicam and match easily, one has incredible autofocus and the other can shoot 3:2 open gate in 6k. What's not to like lol. I am super pissed at sony though, they're pretty anti consumer with their firmware approach and I think that fuels people wanting to hype a camera like the S5IIx. My S1 got updated continuously for 4 years, my a7s3 doesn't even match the fx3. If i was going to make a new purchase, I know which system would feel like a safer investment

BS

Does the sony has a global shutter??

You buy the rigg also for the Sony or not

Somebody is taking this camera personally. By the way the REAL Sony comparable is the FX30.

as a Panasonic user i understand that each brand has their strengths and that there's no such thing as the perfect camera. the Sony a7s3 and fx3 in my opinion have the ideal sensor megapixel count for video as it drastically reduces the rolling shutter and gets rid of cropping at higher framerates, however that isn't the only thing i weigh into buying a camera. i like Panasonic as a camera maker because they try to give you every feature possible and dont hold back, things like waveform, open gate, shutter angle, SSD recording, programmable focus throw, and easy to use and highly customizable menus make it a dream to work with as a user, they also give semi frequent software updates for cameras. and then there's the biggest reason, cost. as much as I would enjoy having an fx3, where i live it costs $5000 before taxes and hasn't been discounted even though its already 3 years old(same internals as the a7s3 from 2020). I can buy 2 s5ii's or nearly 2 s5iix's for that price which is huge. if things change in the future then i'll probably end up switching, but for now I'm sticking with what gets be the best usability for the least amount of money.

Great video, I agree. I use the Panasonic GH5s and I don't really need the photography aspect of a camera so much, or the image stabilization, so I went with the GH5s. I get a lot of flack over my camera choice somtimes, but it has what I need, so whatever. I really like the Sony a7iv for photo's though. And it's a great system in general. I also woiuld love to try out the Panasonic S5II or S5IIX. I love Panasonics cameras so much, but I think it's mainly their great user interface and menu's that I like to be honest.

u seems a true guy, im following u now, !

4k60 🥱

what a crap video...who is this for? making sony buyers with FX3/A7Siii feel ok? twice as expensive cameras...with no firmware updates...rolling shutter?? seriosuly....for cameras with the worlds crappest IBIS....

Haters gonna hate… It is Panasonics shot across the bow of Sony. Letting them know they have gotten serious in the space again.

what lens are you using here mR?

If you read the forum at eoshd you would think panasonic are the best cameras ever made to be and sony is not really much discussed and if it is, ridiculed and scorned. Dontcha know panny full frame are best ever cameras and made by the gods? Any time there is a question for any use of a camera, say a small full frame travel camera, you will be told to get an s5II or a g85 w/ speed booster...ugh

Look I own both the FX30 and S5iix and each has served a purpose. (Never been a fanboy as I shoot photos with Fuji.) So no bias here. After using both, Sony will remain the king of autofocus. No denying that.

But there’s also no denying Sony’s colors (that green tint all over your face) particularly skin tones are washed and gross looking.

If someone wants to switch why wouldn’t they lol. Better colors, many features Sony doesn’t offer (shutter angle, exposure tools, open gate) , the ability to take pictures (fx line are not made for this) with Sony you need a second body for real photography tools 😂 I mean you sound mad that someone would choose to leave a system for something that suits them better. Plus Panasonic full frame vs Sony APSC is barely a $400 difference. FX3 ($4,000) is twice the price of the Panasonic with 1/2 the features and tools, don’t forget.

You should be happy Sony is being challenged so maybe the next time they release a “cinema” line of bodies it will actually include Cinema Tools like Panasonic did. Competition is good for our business. Don’t hate cuz people are abandoning ship for something that has way more to offer. (For them)

And the whole $3000 for a rig 😂😂 cage and external drive cost me $225 bro.

Let people use what works for them, don’t discourage everyone from switching because you’re happy with Sony. Also, you made this click bait so you knew this was going to happen 😂😂😂