The Panasonic GH5S is Fantastic! My Full Hands-On Review (late 2020!)

Panasonic GH5S has back-illuminated sensor, unlike Panasonic GH5 ii.

Just got a gh5s because of this video 😅. Would love to have you explain your static gh5s setup. How you connect to the Mac, probably tether, prompter? Etc. love your videos - keep doing

Hi Shane! Love your guitar channel and this channel!
I know you did a video where you went all FF using multiple s5. I use s1h & 2xS1. I have a chance to get a gh5s and I think it would make for a great tripod 4 angle camera during weddings. How does compare in terms of vlog vs vlog L and is it still a relevant camera?

Don't you get vignetting with the GH5s?

So basically you can go for the GH5s because the wider field of view allows for a bit of cropping in post-production stabilization? You gain beter color and low light performance that the GH5.

you sold me on this camera

Anyone experienced any rattle/noise while shaking their Gh5s? The Gh5 has a rattle/noise due to IBIS but the S does not have stabilization, so not sure why mine rattles when shaken. The sensor should be fixed in place. Is that normal?

FYI - BAD shirt for video! Love everything else!

I just bought the GH5s today and I'm really eager to get shooting with it. But should I keep my GH5? I do have a G9 for photography and some video.

What a coincidence, recognize you from the guitar video's.

Just did a review on my GH5S. I love this camera!

This would be the perfect camera for video if It had a global shutter and more dynamic range.

What fps did you shoot the hoolahoop sequence at? & then what did you modify the footage to

Ha! I didn't know you had another channel! Threw me to hear your voice and not see a lefty guitarist! Awesome.

G9 is better than both with the firmware update. But as soon as I can afford it Im off to the S1h and S1R. The two best cameras available.

I replaced my Canon EOS R with the BGH1 a few months ago, and have completely fallen in love with it. The BGH1 and GH5s are nearly identical, except the BGH1 is supposed to have an extra stop of dynamic range.

Are Panasonic frame rates region locked? The local retailers here sell them at a higher price than a brand new A7iii, so I was thinking of B&H or Amazon... But the regions are different.

JUNE 9TH we're shooting RAW!

Thanks for your review...has helped me decide to buy a GH5s, thank you

Even with the full-frame mirrorless wave, the GH5s is my golden dream camera. IBIS is overrated; I've shot pro stuff with a G7 for years now. Sensor size is overrated too, and the added weight and bulk, high cost, poor battery life, and potential sensor overheating issues all make full-frame an extremely unattractive value proposition. I think people who "need IBIS" like vloggers should be using small-sensor camcorders instead of stills-style ILCs. My Panasonic VX870 camcorder stabilizes better than any GH5, has massive zoom distance, and fits in my right pocket.

very good

Hello. I have a GH5 and a GH5S. Can the video be recorded at changing speeds in-camera(like slo-motion), or must it be done in post? I would like to record normal speed, then slow, then normal again on the fly in-camera if possible. Thank You!

What stabilisation tool do you use (which you mentioned in the video)?

can I buy a used it has 10000 chuttercount how many can it take

thats insane its that much wider... wow

Im waiting for my new gh5 to arrive...but you say gh5s quality is much better🥺

Thank you for letting me be a part of this amazing review Shane! 🙏 I want this camera and equipment so badly now! I think it's also your filming skills that made it so dope though haha

I have this camera and it is really great

I’ve owned the GH5 for a couple of years and last year I replaced my GH4 with the G9 (because I do take photos too).
If I needed low light capability I would definitely add the GH5s to the collection but I can’t justify it at the moment. My next moral dilemma will arrive with the GH6!
I have no interest in moving away from the M4/3 system and that’s why I have fourteen lenses 🤷

I guess you wanted to show right from the start how bad is moire on that camera?

great review Shane, and beautiful girl (is she single)...hahaha. No doubt that Panasonic in general produces a great image ( I´ve had the G85 / FZ2000). what baffles me is that you pay a decent amount of money, and the Autofocus is STILL !! worse than a A6000 Sony from 2014...WTF ??....yeah yeah, sure Manuel focus.....bla bla.....*LOL*, I´m not buying a expensive camera to use manuel focus :-). I want a camera i can TRUST! 99% of the time, when manuel focus is not an option. BTW, in your recent videos, you keep looking away from the camera, what´s up with that ??, very distracting :-(.........FOCUS MAN ! ......hahaha, Merry Chrismas from Denmark (former Panasonic fanboy, NOW! Sony...heheh)

The prices on the used market are very, very tempting but I think I'd probably spend the extra couple of hundred dollars to get a S1 or S5. If the price continues to go down though I may consider buying one! Currently I'm using a GH5, G85 and GX85 set up for multicam shoots and it's fantastic! The GX85 might be my favorite purchase of the last 5 years: I got it for $250 US, which is a bargain! My only complaint is that it doesn't have a mic jack, but you really can't beat it when it comes to value!

The Panasonic gh5s and Panasonic S5 are on my shopping list

Thanx bro great review :) I started with the G85, still have it. A few months back I bought a G9, Just something about Lumix I love. Once you get used to their AF system, they are awesome camera's. I sold my Canon M50 and picked up a Sony ZV-1, just something small to carry around :). I think you need to send me one of the GH5's :P. Anyway thanx again Shane...... Have a great Xmas bro and looking forward to your vlogs in 2021. Regards ya mate in Adelaide.

You could have done that review under a minute 😉

Very thorough, thanks. I have a G85 and a few lenses. I'm slowly acquiring your setup. (Still working on the accent.)

You just gave me an idea of what would be great to have on the GH6. If they keep going with a wider sensor like the one from GH5s is BGH1, but with gyroscope to help with stabilization in post.

great review, and of course I would like to see a comparison of GH5, GH5S, and G85, because I already have GH5 and G85 and I am happy with them :).
Thanks for your amazing reivews.