Panasonic GH6 vs GH5II: A Video Shooters Comparison!
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- Welcome to my Panasonic GH5II vs Panasonic GH6 video. This video will center around video shooters and what you need to know if you are thinking about buying a GH5M2 or GH6.
Should you buy a Panasonic Lumix GH5M2 or a Panasonic Lumix GH6? I will give you five reasons why the GH5M2 is a great camera and five reasons why the GH6 is a great camera.
This video will outline the strengths of each camera and help you decide which is the better video tool for the job. The Panasonic GH6 and the Pansonic GH5II are both awesome video cameras aimed at different users.
This comparison between the GH6 and GH5M2 will cover image quality, autofocus, low light, handling, and more!
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Lumix GH6 vs Lumix GH5M2
0:39 - GH5M2 4K Video Quality
2:39 - GH5M2 Live Streaming
3:08 - GH5M2 Audio Quality
3:40 - GH5M2 Compact Form Factor
4:04 - GH5M2 Dual Matching Card Slots
4:39 - Image Quality Comparison (links below)
4:59 - GH6 Enhanced Video Codecs
8:42 - GH6 IBIS System
9:26 - GH6 Autofocus Performance
10:50 - GH6 Enhanced Audio Options
11:35 - GH6 Ergonomics & New Screen Design
13:03 - GH6 vs GH5M2 Final Thoughts
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Really great Video!! Best comparison of these cameras I've found.
Thanks for watching! This video took a while to put together and I hope it's helpful. Thanks for your questions on my TH-cam feed. I will follow that up in a separate video but you'll find some of those answers in this video comparison.
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Thanks
Hello thank you for all these tips, just a question what is the best setting of the gh5 mark II for filming cinema type
THANKS
4k 24p in the 24hz menu with 180 degree shutter.
tanks a lot
@@GeekyNerdyTechy
First time on your channel and instantly subscribed! Great videos you got here, especially for us Lumix brand fans. I have a question for you Shayne if you can only have one all-round camera
which would you choose S5 or GH6 and autofocus is not an issue, I shoot manually anyway. Thanks.
Thanks Igor! They are both great cameras. The S5 only advantage is low light. The rest of it goes to the GH6. Pair it was a great lens and it’s a monster. That said, I have 4xS5 cameras in a multi camera environment and it’s a killer setup but the gh6 is a better overall camera thanks to the IBIS and 4K120
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thx for a speedy reply. I thought as much, only was not certain about picture quality considering S5 is a full frame. And about the IBIS, it is not that S5
have lower-quality IBIS it is about the physical size of a sensor, smaller sensors ( like m4/3) are much easier to stabilize than full-frame ones being they are two times smaller.
And I must say I was blown away when I heard you list the cameras that you own, well done mate!
You don't buy one or the other. You buy both. ;) They complement each other.
Spot on! I’m really loving using these two cameras together.
👍👍
Yes, exactly what I did and then I got the G9 for my private needs.
It’s a good brief explanation thanks🎉
Thanks for another great video
Please I wish you can do a video comparison between GH6 and Sony FX3
Thanks for the video, Shane. The 4K 100fps footage at the shore at the 5:24 mark looked great. Quick Question: Were you using autofocus for all the shots of you talking? I noticed some shots you were pretty far away from the camera (probably way too far away to see on the flip-out screen if you were in focus or not). Did you have to re-shoot many / any takes due to wandering autofocus? And finally, and I apologize if you already covered this already and I just missed it, is the autofocus of the GH6 much better in in Standard PP compared to V-LOG (when shoot at 24 / 25 / 30fps)? Thanks again.
I shot a lot of this with Face detection AF and the other parts with MF. That far-away shot was done by focusing on the tree I was next to in manual focus mode. Where I did use Autofocus it works fine unless you are moving a lot in the frame. Standing there, it will do a good job. If you get the GH5M2 it's worth turning the sensitivity down a bit to keep it locked on.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks for the clarification on the focus methods.
My main reason for selling my GH5 and getting the GH6 would be lowlight performance. Is the difference in lowlight performance striking or subtle in your opinion?
There’s quite a bit of difference. I did a video comparing the GH52, GH6 and GH5S and the 6 looked arguably the best.
Having added (last year) the GH5s to my GH5 and G9 I have vowed Not to make any changes to my camera collection until 2023.
In the meantime I even sold off a couple of lenses (down to a round 20 now) . . . .which will go some way to funding the upgrade from my 5yr old Mac Mini to an M1 Mac Mini.
Anyway, I figure that April 2023 is when I will start thinking about camera bodies 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Hey man, what you think about g9?
@@Bogee_Dee Мне нравится G9 для фотосъемки, а теперь (с Atomos Ninja) она отлично подходит и для видео.
@@colinthecameraguy спасибо
Is purchasing equipment the hobby?
I have GH5S eand GH6 and I love the both ! Great content. Best regards !
Thanks for the review Shane. I was thinking about getting a GH5 II for a B cam to my GH6. Thinking I’ll go ahead and get a second GH6.
Nice review. I have a cheap Sony ZV-1 just like a lot of the older Panasonic and even Olympus cameras as I did own a G85 and the Olympus M1 MKII highlights in the sun can get blown out. At this time still saving up, if I am going to go next level I am wanting something... Next level. I'm not sure if the GH6 cooling fan may get in the way of my audio. I see you review many of the cameras I am on the fence about on your newer videos... This is the first time I have ever seen your channel.
Try a SE Dynamite, those things are great. I reviewed one on the channel a while back.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy someone has not seen my other studio channel :p. The SE Dynamite (DM1) is the only lifter I have. The Vocaster Two is loud enough that a lifter isn't really needed. Infact a lifter when I boost the noise floor causes more noise. I have a sweet new interface coming soon I'll be reviewing... If you want to see something really cool, watch my new movie. The second one Defeated By Darkness has the most CGI though :P. You'd never believe it was all recorded on a Sony Zv1
I built a career on a Canon M50, and honestly thinking of getting the Panasonic GH5 ii as a companion to it. Or vise versa, depending on the scenario.
Great video! What is your experience with light streaking issues? Thanks!
I've never noticed it before. I don't shoot out of windows in dark rooms though, I use it in the real world. :)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy yeah was just curious with concerts and stuff. Thanks again!
Dude you are awesome! Greeting from Perth!
Thanks man! Rock on 😎👍
Great video, thank you so much
You are welcome!
You can get the GH5II on sale or second hand for half of the price of the GH6, also a lot of the feature of the GH6 are overkill for the average content creator/youtuber
Absolutely. That's pretty much what I said at the end of this video. The GH5M2 might be the best TH-cam creator camera out there if Autofocus isn't someones entire world. :)
gh6 is way different camera i terms of delivered quality in every aspect, i own all 2xgh5,5ii,and 6, even default 1080p 60fps @28mbit mp4 files from gh6 looks just amazing, where 5II will get some rough compression in bright areas and wb and skin tones 2 different worlds
@@Dimm168pin i have gh5 do u think its worth upgrading to mk2 or gh6 or neighter as money is a problem
@@nancyvictory5698 well, it depends on what exactly do you want to improve in your working environment. Let's say gh5 has unusable screen and I can't trust it without reference monitor, but gh5ii's screen is so much better, AF tracking is better and you will notice improvement even it's not that drastic as everyone expected, but with some lenses it works much better, and gh6 works even better, let say gh6 and panaleica 25-50 f1,7 is capable to track people for walking shots at actual 100mm almost perfect, where GH5II still struggles ang gh5 will just refuse even trying, with Leica 15mm f 1.7 almost no difference
Love your videos bud! All those guitar years taught you how to kill this YT thing 🤘
Thanks Kevin. I really enjoy making these videos outside it’s a good point of difference and also is one of my passions. Camera gear is so much fun.
Good work!
G'Day Shane how you doin? I have just bought the Leica 9mm F1.7 and love it paired with the GH5 II - Have you used or tested this lens - would like to know your thoughts as well. I'm off this Friday to San Juan La Union in Philippines for 11 days hoping to get time to do some videos while I am there.
Hi Wayne, I haven't had a chance to use it yet but I think I will heave a loaner come in at some point soon enough. I am really looking forward to checking that one out in particular. That ultra-wide field of view is a great travel option for many types of shooting. Let me know how it goes. :)
Great work. Just wonder what camera and lens did you use to film your talking part?
GH5II for the GH5II parts and the GH6 for the GH6 parts.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy 😂😂😂😂😂
I just subscribed, so thank you for all you hard work and comparisons. So how does the Panasonic GH6 compare to the Sony FX3? I am trying to find an all around camera that can shoot cinematically and photography while also doing content creation. My budget is around $2,500. I know that's a big ask but there are so many cameras and technology moves so fast and I just don't want to get buyers remorse because of the next best thing. I prefer a camera that can stand the test of time. I really like the GH6 but I am open minded. Your thoughts or anyone else's would be very helpful before I buy this camera. Oops, I just watched your other video that answered my own question. It seems as if the GH6 is a beast :)
Thanks for the kind words. It really depends on your shooting scenario for video. Handheld the Gh6 is unreal and the colour science is as good as the FX3 but the Sony has the better autofocus and low light performance. Check into the G9II it’s a great camera I just traded in a few cameras to get one. I have some more videos on that coming up this week.
Good point comparing.
In Photo Mode, I heard that the GH5 II has a better dynamic range than the GH6.
Will you produce a video that shows the gh6 and RS4 pro with the 12-60 lens?
Hallo Shane, I am about to upgrade my gh5 to mk2. My reasons are AFC and IB improvements. For the rest I am happy with my gh5 goodies.
Here in Holland retailers claim a mk2 baseline AF improvement of 10-15% in one area only. Please your response.
Further, if memory serves me well Pana claims a mk2 AFC improvement of 80%. Please respond. In a video you say that the mk2 can be tweaked in AF on par with the gh6. What tweaking are you referring to? Hoping for your reaction, loving your user friendly reviews 😀👍, Frans.
You should notice a solid difference between them. Sorry for the slow reply mate. I hope you like the camera if you did buy it :)
Thanks for sharing this review. I am using the GH5s and am thinking of upgrading to the GH6 but am worried about the built in fan noise the GH6 uses for cooling. Do you find the noise intrusive while recording low signal audio?
It's almost silent, but not quite. Unless I am up close to the camera, I can never hear it and you can set it to automatic which means it can run as it's needed rather than all of the time.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thank you for the info. The auto mode sounds great. I will use my mic off and away from the camera so that solves the problem. Subscribed
I think the Gh6 also has 8-bit modes in MP4, if I'm correct. Don't know if that was an update.
I have done a lot of live streaming but all the live streaming I do involves multiple cameras. I can’t see that I will ever use the single camera streaming afforded by the GH5 Mk 2.
can u do gh5ii and meike 25mm t2.2 review?
I have two GH5s, one GH5 ii, and I just ordered the GH6.
Great video.
Thanks!
First time stumbling across your channel and really liked the style of comparison. I'm someone with video experience but looking to take it professionally. These cameras look like great options and within my budget. It seemed like from your review if you're going to be shooting a lot of slow-mo, hand held footage, the G6 is the way to go. Would you say it's worth the extra dollar?
If you need the 4k120 then the GH6 is the way to go. If you can work with 4k60 the GH5II is great. Both are very similar video-quality wise irrespective of what the specs say. The side-by-side comparisons on this test speaks for themselves. There's a bit more dynamic range on the GH6 when you shoot with VLOG but if you just want to film and put out videos, the GH5II is a great option. Check the prices for CFExpress Type B cards. If they are out of your budget, the GH5II might be the best choice.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Appreciate your response good sir!
The GH6 is MORE than worth the extra dollar. Take this from a person who wouldn't dream of buying GH5 or 6 because of the M43 sensor, now I am a converted GH user.
Do this but for the G9 with the Vlog upgrade
I don't own a G9, but I'll see if I can borrow one at some point.
Ahhh you stole my idea! Haha well done sir!
haha. :)
Is there still streaking?
Can we record braw on the gh5 mk2 or gh6?
The GH5M2 can't do RAW, but the GH6 can via an ATAMOS ninja thanks to the new firmware 2.0 (mentioned in this vid). I've had an issue with streaking but I updated my firmware as soon as I got the camera. That said, I've never shot test lab scenes, only real world use.
ProRes RAW via HDMI to the Atomos Ninja recorders on the GH6 only. No raw on the GH5-II. BRAW would only be possible if Panasonic teamed up with Blackmagic and also supported their recorders, which currently is not the case.
Are you saying that the 8 bit codecs are NOT available in the GH6? If so, it is worth noting that Rhe latest version of FREE Resolve does NOT import 10 but codecs.
The GH6 is a 10 bit camera only minus 4 options where as the GH5M2 has plenty more
a was just shooting a wedding today with 1080@60 8bit h264 28mbit..gh6 was a C cam shooting a singer with 15mm f1,7 on it.
Good point about the free version of Resolve. I was all set to move to Resolve from Premiere Pro until I discovered that 10bit footage from the S5 wouldn't play properly in it.
@@raksh9 lol just buy the paid version. You paid much more for your premiere subscription
@@castielvargastv7931 This is true. Over the course of a year I've paid more in Premiere Pro subscription than I would have paid for full Resolve.
I have gh5 with sigma 16mm f1.4. I want either gh6 or gh5m2. Do you think it's a worthy upgrade? I don't really care for cinematography and stuff, just youtube videos and recording myself.
The GH6 is a massive upgrade and the 4k 120p is awesome. The GH5II is a great camera and is more similar to the original GH5 but with mode 10-bit modes and nicer color science.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy just saw the s5 mk2 💀
What Mics do you use with that XLR-adapter?
Usually the Rode NTG-5, NTG-1, Saramonic Soundbird, and the Rode Broadcaster.
I have gh5, i want either gh5 or gh6, do u think its worth upgrading from gh5 to any of them
The GH6 is a far bigger upgrade than the GH5M2. The GH5M2 has a lot of new features over the original GH5, but depending on your shooting situation, you might not even use them.
Please let me know which LUT is the best for gh5 MKII. Thanks
I really like the Nicest LUT from Panasonic. It's great for all of their cameras.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks
between the gh6 and the s5 which do you think is better for video recording?
The GH6 has the most options and the S5 has the better image quality in standard frame rates but it also has recording limits in 10-bit, which the GH6 does not. Check out the new G9II review I just posted, it's a beast.
What computer do you need in order to work with those files?
I use a mac with Final Cut. Anything like that or Davinci Resolve will do the job on any M1/M2 mac.
does the gh6 have the livestream features too?
No, I don't think it'll be getting it either.
The II has a distinct price advantage too. On permanent discount here in Canada. Apparently they did not fly off the shelves.
Who would have guessed that??? 😂
@@JeffBourke Yeah. Truly a Dog Bites Man headline. I bought mine on release, promptly discovered DFD, and exchanged it towards an FX3. Many such cases, probably.
I'm more interested in a full frame GH6, a S1 II?
The truth of GH6 is same v-log DR as gh5/gh5m2/gh5s (80% IRE), only in DR boost ON it can bring extra 5% IRE in cost of 2000 ISO! Only S5/S1 series can shoot real 100% IRE v-log
I work daily with the GH4 and GH5 and I just received my GH6. I will probably sell the GH4 and GH5 and buy a GH5ii to work along with the GH6
A GH5S would be better in my opinion : )
For the low light performance of it
Gh6 can record full hd in pixel:pixel (with 3x crop) can gh5ii do that? What is the crop factor?
As a GH5II user, I think its about time people recognize that the AF though not quite as good as Sony or Canon, is still reasonably good and usable by comparison to everyone else. No one is running around claiming Nikon, Fuji, Leica, Pentax, of Olympus/ OM are leaps and bounds superior to Lumix, or Sony and Canon either…
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Hmmm, the G9 can do ProRes Raw to an Atomos Ninja V.
Gh5ii is same as gh5s
Overall though, I don’t see any advantage of the GH5M2 over the GH6.
Price? Not only in the body, considering the drives. Streaming capabilities?
Price, live streaming, matching media card slots. Plenty.
no fan noise, 100 grams lighter, slightly smaller
@@Pachiscruz2 except for the price. Hard to imagine anyone actually using the streaming function.
@@JeffBourke everyone has different uses, those who live stream from "odd places" would go for the Gh5 Mii immediately....
08:32 - Gh6 lost the highlights definitely 09:00 - GH6 background humting, & coners warp a bit
This was all shot on audio exposure and outdoors. It did pretty well in direct sunlight.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy i dont think so. + in video u tell us about how good gh6 in highlights...
Full frame cameras would probably over-expose in this situation and do. The S5 would have an issue with auto-exposure. There's always someone who misses the other 99% of the footage and complains about the 1% when clearly the rest was fine. Best of luck🤣
10:11 Lumix gh the sky is not blue and boring blurry greens as always.
You need a proper reference monitor.
Only reason to buy the GH5 mark2 over the GH6 is price, and GH5 is better photo camera. Otherwise the GH6 crushes it. Sorry.
Both cameras are great and have their own unique feature set. Of course, the GH6 has more to offer but it's not going to be the right choice for a lot of people. Not everyone will need what the GH6 does, and that's where the GH5M2 is a great camera.
I have a question my GH5Mk 2 refuses to run on USB power with a depleted internal battery. This camera quit during a Multicam recording of a concert. This was the first time this has happened to me in 27 years of Multicam recordings. Is the GH6 any better in this regard? I discovered the problem was with the USB battery. The battery I was using wasn’t powerful enough. I have one now that is capable of powering the camera. I have tested up to 5 hours of continuous recording and I had still plenty of battery left.
The GH6 does support USB Power delivery. I always use the GH5II on a dummy battery
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I will in the future. My two GH5s I power with a dummy battery and a Small Rig NPF battery sled.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy The GH5II too but you need a source giving 27W or 9V and 3A otherwise it'll deplete the battery.