Panasonic makes great cameras, they push the big boys in specs and features. They support their cameras forever introducing new features well into a cameras life cycle, which makes me appreciate the way they do business. I would happily buy more of their cameras if they would FIX THE FREAKING AUTOFOCUS!!

Great review as always guys, but just one thing which deserves way more attention... It’s the only full frame camera at that price point with high-res mode. I can’t stress how much of a game changer for anyone who shoots stationary objects, products, interiors etc it is, and eliminates the need to buy a more expensive higher res camera. That feature alone makes this SUCH good value. I’ve got an S1R and the high res mode is just incredible. Way better than Sony. I actually switched from Sony to L-Mount because Sigma were making the only interesting reasonably priced glass on E-mount... And the S1R is the best built mirrorless camera by far. I don’t shoot people or wildfire so don’t care about the AF. Anyway, stop shooting landscapes with trees and water to test the high-res feature! That’s not what it’s for and you’re not doing it justice!

So glad I rewatched this. I just found a stellar deal for this camera and can’t hardly wait to use this. 🏆📸

The first video I will watch on a new camera is you guys! Keep up the great work 🏆

2020 might be a year to forget but what a time to be in the market for a new camera. So many good options to choose from, not to mention cameras like the GH5, G9, and X-T3 seeing discounts! Great review as always guys! Be safe.

Another great review....that makes you watch to the end....love your work Chris / Jordan! 🤙🏼📸😊

Picked up a used S1R with 2500 shots for only $1650. I was an APSC shooter (Pentax and Fuji) and the DPR videos on the Panasonic FF models convinced me to go with Lumix. I shoot portraits, do some street and some landscape photography and the DFD focusing has been spot on for me!

As always you guys are the gold standard for competent, balanced reviews of hybrid cameras. I look forward to the firmware upgrade of my S1. Hopefully they will in include the full thing, i.e. RAW output and anamorphic support. Ah, one question: what about timecode?

As always a very good review from you. Thank you.

"The fortune cookie says - Somewhat likely" lmao

Such a great review, so excited about getting this!

Just what I wanted to see!!! 🙌 thank you!

Panasonic should make a full frame range finder style camera like their GX Micro 4/3 series or like the Sony A7c

You guys do really great reviews . 👊🏾👊🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

I love how Chris takes boring pictures on purpose. It’s definitely his super power 🥳 also thanks for the good content.

S5 looks like an awesome little camera packed with a lot of features .

Great reviews thank you. That's the camera I'd be investing in soon.

Great review and maybe the number 1 travel camera with the 20-60 lens when the 70-300 breaks cover

Best by far! You two rock

I honestly think the autofocus did well, especially in super35.

The image is so cinematic. The most filmic look since Bmpcc 1k 💪🙏

THANKS, GUYS.....EXCELLENT REVIEW...

Did not expect the sneaky 8 1/2 Criterion

Awesome review I’m going from a gh4 to the S-5

This is a great review guys. Can we also get the new Olympus em-10 IV in a review, please?

Hi guys Love your videos thank you so much for this info. For photography I am debating on Panasonic S5 or save more to get the Canon R5. Your thoughts ?

Great review guys, I'm wondering what my next step should be...I'm a GH5 & GH5s filmmaker, should I wait for the GH6? Or get the S5 or the S1H?

Hi Great review, as always! I personally don't shoot video, so would you recommend this camera for stills photography solely? thank you!

Looks like a fine camera, a full frame G9 if you will. It'll be especially tempting when the price drops in a few months, as they always do from launch price, and also coming soon is the nice trio of much needed compact f1.8 primes, the 24, 50 and 85, which will make for a nice lens line up for the S cameras.

Have been a G85 user for 5 years seriously considering the S5 as an upgrade for it's video features and most importantly it's probably the best bargain for a full frame camera! The auto focus for me is not a big deal as I mostly use manual focus and what I love about Panasonic is the consistent firmware updates and how they continually support their older cameras even the G85 which is probably 6 or 7 years old now since it's first release! My G85 just keeps getting better even the auto focus with every new firmware update and I know the S5 will have that same support.

Jordan, If the output level on your your active audio device is too hot for -12dB it is not necessary to go out and buy the XLR1 accessory. Just use the s5’s built in line level input option. That’s what it’s there for.

Well done guys!

LOVE watching your videos. I own a NIKON D800 and a Sony 7R. Never liked the D800. loved the &R but its time for an upgrade. SO MANY CHOICES out there. I am loving this Lumix S5 but I am thinking that in the latter part of 2021 something more amazing might come out for still photography. What is your thought ? Also do Nikon Lenes work on the Panasonic cameras?

I will never understand why Panasonic deliberately refuses to incorporate phase detection in their newer cameras. By doing that they are hurting no-one else but themselves. They are making cameras that have so many wonderful features but that really are worthless without a solid and totally reliable continuous AF system. PS: Of course I am only referring to shooting videos and not to photography.

Great review,great camera 👌👍

I think the S5 will make a nice companion for my Panasonic G9.

How does the focus compare to the SL2? Great videos (all of them......)...and that is a lot of vidieos......

After the e-mount the L mount is the strongest with the variety of full frame lenses. Canon has a poor variety of full frame mirrorless lenses but most of them are really impressive.

Bought this camera. Love it.

So will there be a S1H-2 this year or is this the new successor? Is the S1 line discontinued? Trying to figure out if if it’s worth waiting.

Good video and good testing, with many good questions answered. One remark though... Are you becoming more "serious" in your attitudes recently?? I'm missing the introduction joke and your usual swearing guys 😁 Make sure you carry on with your funly-serious tests. That's how we love you guys! 😉

11:33 slammed his nose?! ‚Beeeeetaaa!‘ Amazing review guys.

The fortune cookie says “somewhat likely” lol 😂

The ALTSON EF-L Mount Converter enables the use of Canon EF-mount lenses on L-mount mirrorless camera bodies, and maintains full lens performance, including autofocus in AF-S mode, as well as in-camera correction and image stabilization technologies.

Almost makes me want the original S1 more. I heard that the S5 was also supposed to have dual native ISO. Did that happen?

Superb getting this out so quick, clearly sitting on this testing for a couple of weeks. I wish they got rid of this DFD autofocus. I do wonder if the A7C is going to be better for me... lots to like here

Great review! Being a Lumix G9 user this would be the next step into full frame, but maybe just not yet. Hopefully the AF will be better with firmware updates.

I would have bought this as my first full frame video camera, but I simply must have decent autofocus as I film alone most of the time.

The 4K footage looks great 👌👌

Great review. Do you think S5 is better than XT3 ?? Greetings from Havana.

4k 120p would be on my wish list to upgrade....gh5 still solid.....just go all manual!

Thoughts on this and the a7SIII? I've been using Panasonic since GH4 and I now have two GH5's, GH5S and S1H and I clearly like their image quality, but the AF always lacked. Now that Sony is catching up, and superseding in specs are you guys sticking with Panasonic for your videos or will you start using the Sony? Thinking about switching, I tried with the a7RIII but didn't love the video of it, but things look to have improved now. And having the same lenses to use for larger cinema systems like the upcoming FX6 that sounds very very tempting.

Your sure right Chris, this is what Panasonic needed right now! The only things I wish were better is the EVF res., full size HDMI, split cover... for the era & mic jacks, on (as usual) better AF. However for the price, these things are minor compare to what this so much smaller & portable can do.

Interesting. I'm close to buying a Z6 because of the 24-200. It appears to be a good all-in-one video lens alternative. The Panasonic 20-60 is tempting, too. Any comments, Jordan?

Comparisons S1H and S5 video focus (from 6:50 minute) is made with different aperture (F/4.0 for 1H and F/5.6 for C5). S5 at this point have much bigger depth field, which makes autofocus system less sensitive as a result, background magnification changes will be less visible. In few words with bigger depth field autofocus system less changing focus or not changing at all. Second thing, which can also have the influence on results, is the distance to the main object. You can see that test with C5 was made bigger distance on which depth field will be also bigger. So both factors, which can have, influence on background magnification changes looks like helps S5 looks better.

I looked but i couldn't find a review of the Hassleblad 907x. Have you guys done one yet?

Can someone please share a link to high-quality wireless microphones that work with this camera?

hi Chris, I wonder if you could compare S5 with G9 photography-wise. thank you.

Still happy with my S1. No regrets.

Would you recommend S5 for KZfaq one man army setup for product reviews/vlogs?

I've always enjoyed your coverage and held you guys up as mentors when I first started my channel, especially Jordan. I really wanted to get the S1 when it was announced, but Panasonic's stubborn view that DFD works is getting tiring. I'm a one man show. I want a trust worthy AF so I can focus on the subject and not if they're in focus. Do you guys have any insight why they refuse to move to phase detect?

Where was it manufactured? In regard to focusing -- I like Panasonic focusing - works just fine.

Are there any programs around that will convert Panasonic's 4K and 6K Photo files to video files?

Chris didn't mention it, but another reason to purchase the S1 instead is the better evf.

Great review as always..just wondering as I’m a Panasonic GH4 owner looking to go full frame does this camera shoot log and timelapse internal like the GH4?

Thank you guys for this preview, very good video as usual. I'm searching a versatile mirrorless camera and I would have your opinion : S5 or R6 ? :) What do you think ? Can we compare this two bodies ? See U

Does the S5 have a Pull Focus function with it? The Panasonic MFT cameras all have it but not on the S1.

Very cool product from Panasonic Love the video features at a lower price. also the fully articulating screen, great for vlogger and one-man band KZfaqr. Will definitely check it out when it comes out in Hong Kong.

I have a GH5 and I mount some EF glass to it. I am looking for a camera to pair with it that is Full Frame, has IBIS, takes better stills, and has better auto focus. This S5 and the Canon R6 do all of what I listed above and I would be able to mount my EF Glass to either using mounts. But which Camera should I choose? I prefer image quality from photos and videos above Auto Focus performance.

So you said Panasonic is also rolling out the AF Updates to the S1 series via firmware. Can you do a before and after and Vs S5? It really seems to have improved it by a significant margin (tho not still there). I haven't yet seen anyone talking about it except on your video and Webpage or Panasonics own news. I would be very interested to see how big the improvement actually is for the S1 line.

hi-res mode- was there a mistake? the images look identical.

9:47 - Cross your eyes for 3D Jordan!

I noticed that the AF wobble test was at different depths of field; could that explain some of the difference?

I have an Fuji xt3. Should I buy this? Mostly used for video. Thanks

I was hoping you'd do an IBIS test, like for the R5/R6, so we could compare them.

Can currently get the s5 with 20-60, 50 1.8 and 85 1.8 for £2k in the UK from wex. Insane deal there

I'm curious, what ND Filters would you recommend for 20-60mm? I'll be shooting waterfalls and sunrise. Thanks for your time!

Hello ! is the difference between UHD video quality and C4K really visible or its negligible ? thanks a lot !

is there an adapter for using standard lumix lenses on this? no wobble is a big deal. thats great. does the g9 wobble?

The S1 has that dope EVF and LCD...

Getting the S5 (not version II) today? ...or not? Hows the AF handling when following real birds and birds (airplanes) ? Will the AF be an issue as well as with video? Not sure if I need the S5 II a a still photographer..

I think a lot of panasonic users are wondering if there's a future for the GH line with this camera debuting. The feature set on this camera looks insane for the price point despite the terrible panasonic autofocus. It's cheaper than the GH5s when it launched and it appears to be a significantly better camera. If panasonic doesn't kill the GH line, it makes me excited to see what it has in store for MFT.

S5 is cool and all, but I'm really just here waiting for them to release the GH6 already.

Excellent !

Any chance that Panasonic has finally allowed Flash when shooting continuous mechanical shutter?

looks solid!!

Great review guys, it does bother me that Panasonic used a lower quality EVF compared to other Panasonic cameras.

now that S1 has firmware update 1.6, how is it compared to the S5? it`s price gap is only 70usd in Indonesia

Guys, speaking of the notoriously sloppy face/eye tracking AF-C on Lumix cameras...have you ever tried pressing the joystick after subject face has been tracked (or touched it on the screen)? This will change the square graphic slightly, and the focusing accuracy will GREATLY improve, in still but also movie mode. This is strange, no mention in the manuals...it's working on the S5 but also on my G9. Your take? Thank you.

I want this Panasonic S5 alongside the Panasonic Gh5s

SOLD! my Purchase Order for the S5 is in. I am taking a lot more video these days and the S5 is the perfect camera for this. Way beyond what one could have imagined even a few years ago. Features, size, quality and value is just unbeatable. I started taking photos 45 years ago when all SLR's were manual focus. So getting the S5 to focus will not be an issue. I think that people see that the autofocus is not perfect and fob the camera off as worthless. That's never the case and you may just have to work a little harder to find out how to get the focus when and how you want it. I am not into sports photography so no issue here. "Modern photographers" are too precious these days are not willing to work for their shots. People just want the equivalent of an instamatic these days and buy sophisticated DSLRs so they can call themselves a professional arteest. OK now let's do the maths. Th Panasonic S5 here in the land of OZ is selling RRP for $3,199. For $500 more you will get the 20-60mm lens kit. The 20-60mm lens is selling individually for $1,099. Plus if purchased before the end of Sept you can redeem the Sigma 45mm lens valued at approx $900. The S5 with the two lenses comes to $3,699 [US$2,692] and you are getting $2,000 worth of lenses. Therefore you are only really paying $1,699 [US$1,236] for the S5 body. I was able to get another hundred dollars off the deal which makes it even sweeter. Where in the world would find such amazing value for such a great kit? In years to come when the S5 is an antique, you can always sell or pass on the body to someone else and keep the L glass. People this purchase is a no brainer.

If I buy this Panasonic S5 hopefully the auto focus will get alot better especially with continued firmware updates

The big plus as a Nikon hybrid shooter for me for the S5 is video backup.

quick note that you're incorrect on the IBIS. It's actually slightly "worse" than the other panasonic cams because of the size. i think it's 5 or 5.5 stops. Also i love the colors on these S cams. Something about how they render greens and blues (and skin) is just so delicious.

I have a question: Does it work with the Tokina 11-20mm F2.8 Lens? I use it with the GH5 with the Viltrox EF-M2 Speedbooster adapter. Many Thanks

Could you do a comparison of this and the A7SIII?

I currently have an S1 but am frustrated that it doesn’t allow *manual* exposure control while in Slow Motion mode. Do you know whether the S5 will allow this? Will you be able to set your exposure manually while shooting in slow mo?

Images/footage is looking amazing. Never thought this with their mft cameras. Is this due to colours or there is actual diffference?

Can yall get the Metabones Speedbooster for Fuji and do a test on that?

Just when we were about to get a Sigma FP for an economical Fullframe Prores Raw to our Ninja V, it looks like we may just pivot to this S5 instead... get 60p and IBIS added to the deal for the $200 difference.