{"id":16826,"date":"2021-11-11T13:41:47","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T12:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omeneo.com\/?page_id=16826"},"modified":"2021-11-12T11:43:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T10:43:31","slug":"articles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/omeneo.com\/articles\/","title":{"rendered":"Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Panasonic S5 \u2013 mini review<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With the evolution of GH series, Panasonic has shown it takes professional video in compact camera segment seriously. GH5 series took the learned from previous generations and user feedback and brought it to the next level. Broadcast quality codec, features, improved processing and next-gen high quality sensors made GH5 series widely capable creative tool. We used GHS5 on a few large projects as additional camera and it performed very well.<\/p>

Expanding onto full frame with S series it was very interesting to see what will Panasonic achieve next. Having limitations set at \u201chigh\u201d based on previous experiences, we awaited what we\u2019ll end up seeing..and when we first got S1H series on analysis\u2026I was shocked. Having tested it in our lab and next to a couple of full-fledged cinema cameras in higher segment (Arri Mini LF included) it was pretty clear that S1H had some serious performance\u2026. It came VERY close. Considering the target segment and pricing\u2026this is outstanding achievement. So\u2026moving onto new S5 with even lower pricing, the question which arose was \u201cwill it be able to keep that performance\u201d.<\/p>

With constant improvements in sensor tech, processing, colour science etc, and technological insatiability in fast-paced, camera-saturated market, one needs to stop for a moment to smell the roses.<\/p>

So\u2026we did. And it was well worth it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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At first direct experience it became apparent that S5 sits in the hand nicely with robust feel and impression of build quality. EVF is excellent, large OLED with deep contrast and practically the same resolution and feel as in Fuji T3\/T4 series. Which is great. S1H EVF does go a step further in EVF resolution but the difference is subtle. No worries with this one, you will see contrast, detail and focus nicely.<\/p>

Body is noticeably smaller in size than S1H (also comparable to Fuji T3\/T4) which makes S5 much more compact, practical and easier to carry around all day than S1H. This is also highly beneficial for gimbal users in both size and weight factors. The difference WILL matter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Recording image quality goes a wide range. We don\u2019t test lower quality codecs at all, so I just went with the highest on board, which is 150Mbs 10bit 4:2:2. Where image quality is a factor I always suggest usage of external recorder.\u00a0 S5 lacks the 400 Mb\/s Intra codec so externally recorded intra-frame video makes the footage more post-friendly. For event coverage, youtubers, vloggers, tech reviews, and general info material 10 bit 4:2:2 internal AVC long GOP 150 Mb\/s codec serves the purpose well, with comparable level of image detail, while saving card\/disk space. Next step up in quality would be 10 bit 4:2:2 Prores or Avid DNx on external recorder, the next one Prores Raw. The last one is cinema grade, least compressed with full colour resolution.<\/p>

As seen on multiple posts online and some misleading tests, people are often not aware just how much have cameras improved in recent years. There is a tendency of dissatisfaction with particular features while missing the advantages, which happens with many new cameras. With the introduction of Panasonic S Series, using latest generation of full frame sensors, imaging performance has come very close to higher end cameras, making them usable as additional camera for serious projects and when used as main camera capable of achieving high quality \u201ccinematic\u201d image performance. The depth, the DR, the detail, the colour feel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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