You can pick up a GH5 for next to nothing now. If you need fantastic quality camera on a budget and not chasing latest tech - get GH5 and invest in glass, lighting and sound! 🙏
Great coverage and insights. The one thing I would have liked to have seen was a bit more of real world examples - how you usually kit these out, what you have to do to get the job done - the differences between the two in that regard. You sort of covered that but I think getting into that directly would be a real benefit for viewers. Accessory differences, for example. Any difference in audio quality or how you rig for audio with each. Cheers.
I have an X-H2s and really love it because it's fun to use and everything looks gorgeous, but filming in a cage with a left side handle and no monitor is such a pain! I guess I'll just get a monitor, but I am very jealous of the GH6 multi tilt screen!
Jordan actually pointed out the same flaws of the XH2S as Kasey did but in less hyperbolic manner. Video AF is good in most parts but can be terrible in others. Slow-mo is just not great. Stabilization can be jerky at times. Overall, it's still the best hybrid camera on the market but if you're purely interested in video there might be a better option depending on your needs.
@@spanishprisoner not what I meant. If you shoot fast objects and need the best video AF, you will need the A7SIII. If you do MF and shoot a lot of slow-mo, then the GH6 is a great option. If you do a bit of everything plus some photography, the XH2S is the best.
Both are fantastic cameras, personally I went for the GH6 mainly because of its video tools and lenses (obviously IQ is way better than before) sure the Fuji has more DR and IQ due to the stacked bigger APSC sensor than the M4/3 non stacked sensor on the GH6 but keep in mind that both cameras deal outstanding results if you know what you’re doing with them. I’ve gotten fantastic results with a GX85 that has 16mp than others with FF cameras (not bragging or anything like that), so my advice to everyone considering either one is: don’t let the “specs” of a camera buy you off, every camera from this “new gen” is fantastic and obviously you’re going to have a good result, just pick the one that makes you happier and comfortable and that’s it, also don’t let negative comments of people who probably haven’t even seen this cameras in person, let alone test them out in multiple escenarios, fool you, they probably don’t know better, so good luck and enjoy ! Great video Jordan 💪🏻
@@cameraz99 I got one, and was surprised about its light gathering capabilities during mountain hiking with high contrasty situations (Monte Rosa Alagna Valsesia). I compared it to my Galaxy Note 9 with HDR (already old but hey) and did not find big differences. Any tips for GX85/80 for better dynamic range while shooting video's?
As always, excellent review, plus a good reminder that no camera does all things best, it is just which camera meets more of an individual person's needs best...it's always a compromise. Or have multiple cameras. And lenses. 😀🙃 And I agree, Fuji dropped the ball by leaving off the stills/video switch they put on the XT4...love that switch. Fuji should also make an articulating+tilt screen... make everyone happy.
Great review Aside the battery life, I prefer the GH6 In the future, Panasonic have to release firmware to include ProRes LT and external record support for Black magic Raw to make the GH6 more competitive
The Fuji's video is uncomfortably sharp. But overall I loved this review! Less of 'here is what you should buy' and more 'here is what each is good at' and I can decide based on what's important to me.
"Uncomfortably"? It's like saying that the Ferrari is uncomfortably fast. Dude, you can always fit a soft focus lens if you don't like Gaussian blur in post. Just sayin'. The images on this review are clearly better from the X-H2s. Just my personal opinion.
throw a diffusion filter like the tiffen glimmerglass on there, or use a slightly softer lens and that completely fixes that. If anything it being super sharp by default just gives you greater flexibility to get the look you want
I think the point about Fuji needing a general object tracking is good feedback for Fuji. I wonder if we'll see a big video AF update in a few days with the announcement of the XH-2.
Going by the specs, the Fuji should have the better image quality. Larger sensor, dynamic range, etc.. But for me the image of the GH6 is more appealing it seems higher quality to me.
Panasonic has the XLR-1 adapter, but now Tascam has made XLR adapters for Nikon, Fujifilm, and Canon. I believe the Nikon one really works for all cameras that only have traditional analog 3.5mm inputs. So, that's a great equalizer for audio.
I know this is not a popular point of view, but the XLR doesn't really matter as much as the internal, uninsulated ribbons that carry the sound. Any properly designed connector will work fine, and in a stress environment you would want a locking connector anyway. The Lumix cameras have decently wide traces, haven't opened up a Fuji.
Thanks for doing this. Going forward, do you think you could do more video-centric reviews of hybrid cameras? I understand that you and Chris are a team and so wouldn't mind having separate videos for photo and video capabilities, especially of the models with which you've had more experience in handling than just the initial product launch review. Things like interbrand lens usage/performance looks good on paper on m4/3, but in practice Olympus and Panasonic lenses are not as co-operative on each others bodies - stuff that marketing info does not advertise when showcasing a product, but an avid user like yourself would pickup on when working with the camera.
If the main advantage of the GH6 is just slightly better slow-mo (which is a niche application that most people don't care about) then for most people the Juji film is the winner because it's better in most categories that people actually are interested in.
You forgot about audio. Panasonic wins that category so call it a tie. Also the Panasonic/Leica f/1.7 zoom lenses are without equal in ANY format and ONLY work with m4/3. Another point for Panasonic.
Great video Jordan. Seems both are great, and I think for me I’d go for the gh6 if I wanted mostly a video camera, and the fuji if it was my do all camera. The video kinda necitates the need for a “what are the best fuji video lenses” video. Bit of a minefield.
Great video :) I must say that the talking head filmed with Fujifilm just looks waay more crisp and "natural in this video. The Panasonic just feels soft when you compare it. I am not a video guy myself, but I must say it was a big difference to watch footage filmed on Fujifilm vs Panasonic in this review. :)
@Random Thought I might just like the sharpening/picture on the fuji better. On my phone and computer/monitor (24") it looks ok but still a difference. On my TV (55") the difference is bigger becasue it always shows how bad video can be...or my own photos that looked sharp on my phone :) Well. I guess I prefer the Fuji.
IMO the hybrid winner is the Fuji and if you’ll exclusively shoot video, a BlackMagic product makes a lot more sense for the price point. Right?! Though I’ve never used a BMPCC.
If you need the fan, the XH2S is a $2700 APSC camera. It also doesn't have usb-c to SSD recording and no red frame recording (which I love). Also black magic raw could be added in a future firmware update. It really boils down to what features video shooters need the most and what lenses they currently own. Both are great.
Is fuji ever going to fix the jerky stabilization for panning shots in video, this seems to be a major detractor from my viewpoint. Love their cameras though, but if I am panning on a subject that is moving it is pretty disappointing to see the camera jerk and shudder when it should be smooth.
I am no video guy but in the review Fuji appears much better to my eyes than the Panasonic. Fuji is sharper, eyes are in focus and colors look better to me.
We’ve had quite a few Fujifilm cameras over the past decade here in our studio. Both X and GFX. Though I love their handling and primes for stills, I must say that we’ve had more reliability issues with Fuji than with any other camera brand. As for video, none of the Fuji XF and GF lenses are great for video, except perhaps their upcoming 18-120. With Panasonic however, their Leica Vario-Summilux 10-25 and 25-50 f1.7 as well as their Vario-Elmarit 50-200 are superb and generally all you’ll ever need. Combine that with Panasonics legendary build quality and there’s my clear preference…
Except you are talking about the previous Fujifilm cameras and somewhat ambiguous reliability issues, that may have been fixed long ago. Fujifilm has an also equally legendary build quality. It is more of a personal preference which I respect, but downgrading something based on personal preference, and generalizing based on it that Fuji products in general are bad (while saying Panasonic are great). Based on the review, the XH2S has merits that people would choose over the GH6. Just wanted to react, as the reliability issues that you mentioned have put the new camera in a bad light, as if the better quality of the camera being reviewed would be overlooked.
@@razznote7586 In my view I’ve made it very clear that these are personal experiences and a personal preference. I’m not saying that Fuji cameras are generally bad, just that we had more reliability issues than with other brands we use. Just for this case I digged into my memory. Between 2012 and 2021 we’ve had a total of 13 Fuji cameras (8 X-series and 5 GFX) and 19 lenses (13 XF and 6 GF). Between 2015 and 2020 we’ve also used them professionally for our fashion and beauty photography work. Of the 13 cameras, 5 were either replaced or in need of repair shortly after purchase. All under warranty and due to construction failures. Of the 19 lenses, 7 needed replacement or repair. A few right out of the box and some after short usage. We’re using Hasselblad, Canon (until 2016) Nikon, Panasonic and Leica (mostly personal) and we’ve never seen such a high repair %. On one occassion I even had to redo a half day shoot. It’s not just with older Fuji cameras. In fact, most issues were probably caused by failing quality assurance and most issues came with the bodies manufatured in China and lenses made in the Philipines. So basically after 2017. We’ve had less issues with GFX and GF products (all made in Japan) and my personal X-Pro2 (also made in Japan). Now, I know that many owners enjoy their Fuji cameras, but I personally have become hesitant for professional use.
Great comparison. Thanks for your efforts. Unfortunately, the Fuji lacks longer lenses. On the other hand, the Panasonic 200/2.8 is such an excellent lens for the bucks.
Great as usual but missing to compare recording mediums??? GH6 can use SSD and I hear Fuji has only little SDs? For ProRes LT what can you fit on a 512 SD?
now that we have a kinda in depth comparison between two of the current best crop sensor video cameras, are you guys planning to do the same thing with full frame video oriented bodies? Like comparison between S1H and A7SIII? (the replacement of both those cameras could be coming kinda soon, especially for the S1H though)
X-mount has some really nice Sigma primes and Tamron came out with a good zoom option, but other than that its really dry lake for lightweight and modern lenses, I feel Fuji is stuck in the past when it comes to updating their lenses which are BADLY needed. Very few systems still match the Samsung 16-50mm F2-2.8 which was not only weather resistant, it also was made for video and photo and had OIS built into it, a lens like that needs to be looked at by others and copied because it was a beast for what it did.
Great presentation I would like to see you both swap around for the main presenter more, both bring a different style to the table and would be a plus for the channel
Great comparison. For me I like the look of the GH6 video more but the Fuji looks sharper to me which I like. I would have liked to see more and longer clips that show the different features you mentioned rather than a just quick shot. This would be more helpful for comparisons. 10:28 Sure the X-H2S battery lasts a lot longer than the Panasonic internal battery, but what you didn't mention and should have, is that you can use USB-C batteries with the GH6 and If you do that you could potentially use it for as long as you need to and not run out of battery life. Also if you are not shooting in the full 5.7 or 5.8K or external RAW on the GH6, you can use the Pixel to Pixel mode for a longer crop if you need it which can be useful.
It will be interesting to see if Fujifilm brings any major improvements via firmware to the X-H2S. I'm not familiar with Panasonic's stance on firmware though, do they usually implement major improvements via firmware as well?
GH6 firmware 2.2 added recording to a SSD through the USB-C port. Firmware 2.0 had added raw output through HDMI, but that came out before this video so it was already mentioned in the comparison.
What happened? The X-H2S footage looks a bit over-sharpened and the GH6 footage looks a bit blurred? It's so easy to tell the difference, if you can't see individual beard hairs it's the GH6... But my GH5 would be much better, so I assume something is wrong?
Fjuji has too sharp video. Filmers dont like the oversharpend phone look. A bit softer looks much better in video. I dont use sharpen at all in my videos i put it in -5 and make it even softer in edit if needed
I have no interest in either of these cameras. Just happy to watch any video with Jordan & Chris. But I gotta say, not sure why Jordan choose to sit in front of that distracting screensaver. Not the most creative choice there…
You are supposed to shoot a video, not doing lut stuff and so on. You do that after as color grading is post process. Overall Fuji do win and Pana having too much stuff and miss datarate and so.
U forget about open gate, price of lens and gear. Both cam is awesome, but price/quality - gh6 win. If u wanna anamorphic lens - gh6 with open gate win. If u wanna social media and vertical video gh6 win. Slowmo - food or sport gh6 win. TH-cam or photo - fuji win. Wedding - gh6 win. Small budget cinema - gh6 win, cause manual focus and u work with light no problem with dinamic range. I think it's strange review... Spec of camera doesn't matter before u don't know what r u shoot.
The DPReview Raw Dynamic Range Exposure comparison isn't fair at in that the GH6 is NOT an ISO invariant camera. Even 5 year old Panasonic GX850 would blow away the GH6 in this respect. For photography, you MUST expose the files properly and not expose 5 stops under and raise it in post.
Pity that you don't attach weights to each cattegory. It would be like: other categories gets 1-10x and the lens lineup gets 100x. Seriously, lens options is so much more important than antyting else. Although, granted, as a GH6 user I am SO PISSED OFF about number of limitations with this camera. Also... Pricepoint is not exactly the same. To be able to compare these two you really need a fan for X-H2S which get you $2698 total. That is $500 more...
Unless you shoot open gate 6k or slow motion all day in the midday sun you don't need the fan. You probably will need it to shoot 8k on the X-H2 but that wasn't discussed in this video.
Fan is absolutely unnecessary in all but the most extreme conditions, there is a standard and high heat shutoff setting in XH2S just like Sony. Set to high I haven’t had any warnings yet shooting a spectrum of different frame rates including 4k120.
@@Subyspecialist Is recording outdoor concert in summer in 6K open gate or 6K 50p an extreme condition? If so, than I need a fan, even if just in case. If you don't need it, don't buy it. Fuji X-H2S is better than GH6, but it just so happen that I have a lot of great m43 glass.
@@przybylskipawel XH2S doesn’t shoot 6k50. 6k goes up to 30p. Nonetheless my point is most people won’t need the fan, in your use case I would prob get it as I would say yes that is an extreme use case. I very much like certain things about the GH6 and considered getting one, but already was in the Fuji ecosystem and found the Xh2s to be a better fit overall for my needs.
The GH6 is really only at XT-3 level or XT-4. The DR Boost is good but not in every case, the raw image from the XT-3/4 will still be better since XH2S is practically no different. AF is still much better than GH6. It comes down the MFT sensor tech falling behind, they have to implement all sorts of tricks to keep the image competitive. I think GH6 has worse DR than GH5 when DRBoost is off (Source: The DPJourney, I think?) Plus the XT-3/4/XH2S are much much better for photography (Source: The Hybrid Shooter). Personally I've gone with Sony APSC A6100 (I was going for XE-4, but Fuji suddenly increased it's price here in India). APSC is a very good middle ground compared to full frame where the lenses get quite big for the zooms and some primes.
Not true considering that you can adapt and also that Panasonic will not release new lenses for m43. Meanwhile Fuji is releasing LM f/1.4 lenses and will continue to do so. Fuji has a future, m43 does not.
@@davidm5790 Well, the facts say otherwise: Panasonic 9mm f/1.7, OMDS 40-150 f/4 PRO, OMDS 20mm f/1.4 PRO and there are more on the roadmap , not to mention how many 3rd-party lenses there are. Given Fuji''s earnings and economic troubles, I'd say the opposite is true. Also, there are no other companies making bodies for the x-mount. There are several for the vast M43 mount. The problem for M43 is that there are so many great lenses that any money needs to primarily be made on the bodies. Fuji has yet to release 5 lenses that work properly in video AF.
@@djstuc The video was rather clear. Jordan had to drag up the Pany 20mm f/1.7 from 2009 to find a "bad" AF lens for video. It's a pretty low bar. Watch what P. Bloom says about it- not just an isolated commenter.
@@djstuc You might want to read my comment again. Please tell me the other companies that are making bodies for x-mount... sometimes it's better to just put your head in the sand regarding the subject. I was referring to Fuji's imaging business troubles, not the company as a whole. They ARE in trouble, but we'll never know because it was absorbed into another division and they don't need to report their earning from the "imaging" part of the business anymore- a clever way to hide things. If you're happy shooting with them, continue on by all means!
Switch to Fujifilm, its video looks way more organic and live. I never really liked the look of Panasonic especially when you guys shoot outside, it appears dull and harsh.
Ja.. but i forgot where sonys 4k120 and the low rolling shutter is.. ohhhh sony does not have it😹 it has 4k 60 with a heavy crop and rolling shutter makes the picture jelly, not an option for me
Whoah, a calm, logical, sensible review that basically says “These are both good products and your choice should depend on your needs” [with specifics.] Are you even allowed to do that on the internet?
@@spanishprisoner lmao was gonna say the same. If anything we'd rather have a definitive answer rather than the bs "hurr durr both cameras good gear doesn't matter" that reviewers pull outta their asses all the time just to get internet woke points
Always nice to see reviewers who are comfortable giving nuanced opinions. Some of the more simple-minded folks want everything to be black and white, but life is never that easy.
I was killing myself jumping between the two when making my purchase. I have a GH5, BMPCC4K, X-T3, and X-T4. I had the X-T2 and X-H1. I also had a G7, G85, and GH4. So I have a shit ton of lenses for each. But I wanted to try and minimize my gear. I decided that which ever one I went with , the GH6 or X-H2S, I was going to sell my other platform. In the end I chose the Fuji since I do about 60% photography, and for plenty of my photography I need good eye autofocus. I was using an X-T3 and X-T4 combo for some shoots, and then one of those for other shoots where I only needed one camera. This one was tough, because I LOVE my GH5 and really wanted the GH6. But as a photo tool, it made me look elsewhere. So far I’m loving the X-H2S, but I do miss some of the features that are on the GH5 and GH6.
The image from Lumix it's more pleasing to my eyes 👀, but that eterna Fujifilm simulation it's also very nice.
I also like the gh6 look better…much better.
You can pick up a GH5 for next to nothing now. If you need fantastic quality camera on a budget and not chasing latest tech - get GH5 and invest in glass, lighting and sound! 🙏
Great coverage and insights. The one thing I would have liked to have seen was a bit more of real world examples - how you usually kit these out, what you have to do to get the job done - the differences between the two in that regard. You sort of covered that but I think getting into that directly would be a real benefit for viewers. Accessory differences, for example. Any difference in audio quality or how you rig for audio with each. Cheers.
The mention of shooting on anamorphic and open gate should have been added to pros on the GH6.
I am leaning more towards the GH6. That multi tilt screen has my ❤.
I have an X-H2s and really love it because it's fun to use and everything looks gorgeous, but filming in a cage with a left side handle and no monitor is such a pain! I guess I'll just get a monitor, but I am very jealous of the GH6 multi tilt screen!
Sure, if you want crappy AF and a lesser camera all around.
@@mariusmocan8491 I use manual focus, so I'm stuck with crappy AF anyway. 🤣
@@mariusmocan8491Why would you want AF as a videoshooter?
Jordan actually pointed out the same flaws of the XH2S as Kasey did but in less hyperbolic manner. Video AF is good in most parts but can be terrible in others. Slow-mo is just not great. Stabilization can be jerky at times. Overall, it's still the best hybrid camera on the market but if you're purely interested in video there might be a better option depending on your needs.
@@spanishprisoner not what I meant. If you shoot fast objects and need the best video AF, you will need the A7SIII. If you do MF and shoot a lot of slow-mo, then the GH6 is a great option. If you do a bit of everything plus some photography, the XH2S is the best.
@@natekong3596 ignore the troll. He is posting stupid comments on every reply thread.
@@natekong3596 I think the XH2s is a good hybrid, but not at all the best hybrid. The lack of video centric lenses kills it.
Both are fantastic cameras, personally I went for the GH6 mainly because of its video tools and lenses (obviously IQ is way better than before) sure the Fuji has more DR and IQ due to the stacked bigger APSC sensor than the M4/3 non stacked sensor on the GH6 but keep in mind that both cameras deal outstanding results if you know what you’re doing with them.
I’ve gotten fantastic results with a GX85 that has 16mp than others with FF cameras (not bragging or anything like that), so my advice to everyone considering either one is:
don’t let the “specs” of a camera buy you off, every camera from this “new gen” is fantastic and obviously you’re going to have a good result, just pick the one that makes you happier and comfortable and that’s it, also don’t let negative comments of people who probably haven’t even seen this cameras in person, let alone test them out in multiple escenarios, fool you, they probably don’t know better, so good luck and enjoy ! Great video Jordan 💪🏻
Great point: "If you know what you're doing with them." So often, it comes down to understanding how to apply the tools to a situation.
The prores is beautifully implemented and the pics are superb with the 1.7 zooms on the GH6. I LOVE THE IQ OUT OF THE GH6!
@@peternavanac9310 100% agree
The Panasonic GX85 is an underrated camera. It is capable of great videos!
@@cameraz99 I got one, and was surprised about its light gathering capabilities during mountain hiking with high contrasty situations (Monte Rosa Alagna Valsesia). I compared it to my Galaxy Note 9 with HDR (already old but hey) and did not find big differences. Any tips for GX85/80 for better dynamic range while shooting video's?
As always, excellent review, plus a good reminder that no camera does all things best, it is just which camera meets more of an individual person's needs best...it's always a compromise. Or have multiple cameras. And lenses. 😀🙃
And I agree, Fuji dropped the ball by leaving off the stills/video switch they put on the XT4...love that switch. Fuji should also make an articulating+tilt screen... make everyone happy.
Great review
Aside the battery life, I prefer the GH6
In the future, Panasonic have to release firmware to include ProRes LT and external record support for Black magic Raw to make the GH6 more competitive
Two things I wish you had covered was the audio capabilities of both cameras and the ease of use of the menu systems of both.
The Fuji's video is uncomfortably sharp. But overall I loved this review! Less of 'here is what you should buy' and more 'here is what each is good at' and I can decide based on what's important to me.
"Uncomfortably"? It's like saying that the Ferrari is uncomfortably fast. Dude, you can always fit a soft focus lens if you don't like Gaussian blur in post. Just sayin'. The images on this review are clearly better from the X-H2s. Just my personal opinion.
throw a diffusion filter like the tiffen glimmerglass on there, or use a slightly softer lens and that completely fixes that. If anything it being super sharp by default just gives you greater flexibility to get the look you want
@@remektekmedia6641 very bady comparison. Oversharpening is not ferrari, its just bad
@@CianMcsweeney oversharpening is bad, and no using a bad lense or dumb filters does not make the picture better overall.
@@castielvargastv7931 softeness in a lens doesn't make it a bad lens...there's other characteristics that matter too
I think the point about Fuji needing a general object tracking is good feedback for Fuji. I wonder if we'll see a big video AF update in a few days with the announcement of the XH-2.
Going by the specs, the Fuji should have the better image quality. Larger sensor, dynamic range, etc.. But for me the image of the GH6 is more appealing it seems higher quality to me.
Panasonic has the XLR-1 adapter, but now Tascam has made XLR adapters for Nikon, Fujifilm, and Canon. I believe the Nikon one really works for all cameras that only have traditional analog 3.5mm inputs. So, that's a great equalizer for audio.
I know this is not a popular point of view, but the XLR doesn't really matter as much as the internal, uninsulated ribbons that carry the sound. Any properly designed connector will work fine, and in a stress environment you would want a locking connector anyway. The Lumix cameras have decently wide traces, haven't opened up a Fuji.
Thanks for doing this. Going forward, do you think you could do more video-centric reviews of hybrid cameras? I understand that you and Chris are a team and so wouldn't mind having separate videos for photo and video capabilities, especially of the models with which you've had more experience in handling than just the initial product launch review. Things like interbrand lens usage/performance looks good on paper on m4/3, but in practice Olympus and Panasonic lenses are not as co-operative on each others bodies - stuff that marketing info does not advertise when showcasing a product, but an avid user like yourself would pickup on when working with the camera.
If the main advantage of the GH6 is just slightly better slow-mo (which is a niche application that most people don't care about) then for most people the Juji film is the winner because it's better in most categories that people actually are interested in.
And native ken's support because of olympus control buttons stabilization look. Audio and first party audio accessories.
thanks, great comparison with lots of insights, I look forward to hear your opinion also about the upcoming x-h2 ...
Really appreciated this Jordan! Thanks for this video.
You forgot about audio. Panasonic wins that category so call it a tie.
Also the Panasonic/Leica f/1.7 zoom lenses are without equal in ANY format and ONLY work with m4/3. Another point for Panasonic.
Great video Jordan. Seems both are great, and I think for me I’d go for the gh6 if I wanted mostly a video camera, and the fuji if it was my do all camera.
The video kinda necitates the need for a “what are the best fuji video lenses” video. Bit of a minefield.
You make some good points but I think I’ll still go Pentax.
Should be a Jordon & Gordon review 😁
Will there be a XF 18-120mm lens review?
Great job as always Chris. Great helpful video for creators like myself
Great video THANKS A LOT I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS 💯
Great video :) I must say that the talking head filmed with Fujifilm just looks waay more crisp and "natural in this video. The Panasonic just feels soft when you compare it. I am not a video guy myself, but I must say it was a big difference to watch footage filmed on Fujifilm vs Panasonic in this review. :)
I agree. Alomst looks like it's out of focus?
@Random Thought I might just like the sharpening/picture on the fuji better. On my phone and computer/monitor (24") it looks ok but still a difference. On my TV (55") the difference is bigger becasue it always shows how bad video can be...or my own photos that looked sharp on my phone :) Well. I guess I prefer the Fuji.
IMO the hybrid winner is the Fuji and if you’ll exclusively shoot video, a BlackMagic product makes a lot more sense for the price point. Right?! Though I’ve never used a BMPCC.
Great review, lots of insight into both cameras
If you need the fan, the XH2S is a $2700 APSC camera. It also doesn't have usb-c to SSD recording and no red frame recording (which I love). Also black magic raw could be added in a future firmware update. It really boils down to what features video shooters need the most and what lenses they currently own. Both are great.
X-t4 or X-t3 also should have been mentioned here.
You should do the Fuji vs the OM-1 now for photography.
Well that's not gonna be a fair fight...
@@el_fucko yeah, I agree! The OM-1 would win easily:)
Is fuji ever going to fix the jerky stabilization for panning shots in video, this seems to be a major detractor from my viewpoint. Love their cameras though, but if I am panning on a subject that is moving it is pretty disappointing to see the camera jerk and shudder when it should be smooth.
I am no video guy but in the review Fuji appears much better to my eyes than the Panasonic. Fuji is sharper, eyes are in focus and colors look better to me.
We’ve had quite a few Fujifilm cameras over the past decade here in our studio. Both X and GFX. Though I love their handling and primes for stills, I must say that we’ve had more reliability issues with Fuji than with any other camera brand. As for video, none of the Fuji XF and GF lenses are great for video, except perhaps their upcoming 18-120. With Panasonic however, their Leica Vario-Summilux 10-25 and 25-50 f1.7 as well as their Vario-Elmarit 50-200 are superb and generally all you’ll ever need. Combine that with Panasonics legendary build quality and there’s my clear preference…
Except you are talking about the previous Fujifilm cameras and somewhat ambiguous reliability issues, that may have been fixed long ago. Fujifilm has an also equally legendary build quality. It is more of a personal preference which I respect, but downgrading something based on personal preference, and generalizing based on it that Fuji products in general are bad (while saying Panasonic are great). Based on the review, the XH2S has merits that people would choose over the GH6. Just wanted to react, as the reliability issues that you mentioned have put the new camera in a bad light, as if the better quality of the camera being reviewed would be overlooked.
@@razznote7586 In my view I’ve made it very clear that these are personal experiences and a personal preference. I’m not saying that Fuji cameras are generally bad, just that we had more reliability issues than with other brands we use. Just for this case I digged into my memory. Between 2012 and 2021 we’ve had a total of 13 Fuji cameras (8 X-series and 5 GFX) and 19 lenses (13 XF and 6 GF). Between 2015 and 2020 we’ve also used them professionally for our fashion and beauty photography work. Of the 13 cameras, 5 were either replaced or in need of repair shortly after purchase. All under warranty and due to construction failures. Of the 19 lenses, 7 needed replacement or repair. A few right out of the box and some after short usage. We’re using Hasselblad, Canon (until 2016) Nikon, Panasonic and Leica (mostly personal) and we’ve never seen such a high repair %. On one occassion I even had to redo a half day shoot. It’s not just with older Fuji cameras. In fact, most issues were probably caused by failing quality assurance and most issues came with the bodies manufatured in China and lenses made in the Philipines. So basically after 2017. We’ve had less issues with GFX and GF products (all made in Japan) and my personal X-Pro2 (also made in Japan). Now, I know that many owners enjoy their Fuji cameras, but I personally have become hesitant for professional use.
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Hi there
Which one should I buy
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Fujifilm x h2 ?
Thanks for the video Jordan
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Ok next episode
Canon R6, Sony a7iv, fuji xh2s, lumix gh6 lumix s5, nikon..... nikon whatever type
Great comparison. Thanks for your efforts. Unfortunately, the Fuji lacks longer lenses. On the other hand, the Panasonic 200/2.8 is such an excellent lens for the bucks.
Olympus adds some other long lenses, for now. OM Systems has discontinued some, so only the current stock is available new.
Great roundup.
Nicely done mister.
Great as usual but missing to compare recording mediums??? GH6 can use SSD and I hear Fuji has only little SDs? For ProRes LT what can you fit on a 512 SD?
The SSD recording was added to the GH6 shortly after this video was released. It is a big win for me!
now that we have a kinda in depth comparison between two of the current best crop sensor video cameras, are you guys planning to do the same thing with full frame video oriented bodies? Like comparison between S1H and A7SIII? (the replacement of both those cameras could be coming kinda soon, especially for the S1H though)
Is that the same background at 9:23???
X-mount has some really nice Sigma primes and Tamron came out with a good zoom option, but other than that its really dry lake for lightweight and modern lenses, I feel Fuji is stuck in the past when it comes to updating their lenses which are BADLY needed.
Very few systems still match the Samsung 16-50mm F2-2.8 which was not only weather resistant, it also was made for video and photo and had OIS built into it, a lens like that needs to be looked at by others and copied because it was a beast for what it did.
The Viltrox primes are great
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I completely forgot about those, they look a lot larger than the Sigma Primes is that true?
@@SMGJohn the 13mm is decently sized but the others are small. I have the 13, 23 and 56
Add a gimbal to my X-H1 and I'm good. I am still unsure about adding ois to ibis.
Gracias hombre !!!
Just what I needed!
Great presentation
I would like to see you both swap around for the main presenter more, both bring a different style to the table and would be a plus for the channel
Great comparison. For me I like the look of the GH6 video more but the Fuji looks sharper to me which I like. I would have liked to see more and longer clips that show the different features you mentioned rather than a just quick shot. This would be more helpful for comparisons. 10:28 Sure the X-H2S battery lasts a lot longer than the Panasonic internal battery, but what you didn't mention and should have, is that you can use USB-C batteries with the GH6 and If you do that you could potentially use it for as long as you need to and not run out of battery life.
Also if you are not shooting in the full 5.7 or 5.8K or external RAW on the GH6, you can use the Pixel to Pixel mode for a longer crop if you need it which can be useful.
Fuji cameras have the same usbc power option as well. I use it with a power bank for interviews all the time.
The video from the Fuji here looks much nicer to my eyes…sharper with a more neutral color palette.
Same here. And the fuji skins tones look a lot better.
Should do the xh2 s vs a74, more likely a competition than gh6
Not a videographer but excellent video with very clear information
It will be interesting to see if Fujifilm brings any major improvements via firmware to the X-H2S. I'm not familiar with Panasonic's stance on firmware though, do they usually implement major improvements via firmware as well?
GH6 firmware 2.2 added recording to a SSD through the USB-C port. Firmware 2.0 had added raw output through HDMI, but that came out before this video so it was already mentioned in the comparison.
Next time remember the audio. Xlr 1 vs ?
Love the outro 😂
Surprised the Fuji has all those microjitters with stabilization and such low rolling shutter...
Lol I just searched for GH6 versus video - perfect timing😍
Panasonic footage looked better in this video. Something is off with the Fuji in this video, it’s kind of flat
what about low light?
You are the best
Shouldn't you have mentioned the X-H2S's open gate recording capability? Also the MKX zooms are fantastic video centric optics. Just sayin'
Two wonderful Cameras! The Fuji sharpness seems to me like a Ferrari in Downtown! Too much speed… too much sharpness!! It looks… too much…
What happened? The X-H2S footage looks a bit over-sharpened and the GH6 footage looks a bit blurred? It's so easy to tell the difference, if you can't see individual beard hairs it's the GH6...
But my GH5 would be much better, so I assume something is wrong?
There must have been something wrong. I check some of the other videos that were filmed on the GH6 and there the footage looks much sharper.
The xh2s is sharper. With the gh6 I feel like is a bit out of focus but it should be on focus because it's not hard to focus on a sit person.
Fjuji has too sharp video. Filmers dont like the oversharpend phone look. A bit softer looks much better in video. I dont use sharpen at all in my videos i put it in -5 and make it even softer in edit if needed
You forget to talk about You drumming things. Good video even so.
just shot whatever gear you have just work with it.🤦✌️🍻
I'm not giving up my sigma 18-35 for FF. And I'm definitely not going back to mft.
Those bitrates sure seem confusing, but I guess, once you figured it out, you appreciate the flexibility.
I have no interest in either of these cameras. Just happy to watch any video with Jordan & Chris. But I gotta say, not sure why Jordan choose to sit in front of that distracting screensaver. Not the most creative choice there…
You are supposed to shoot a video, not doing lut stuff and so on. You do that after as color grading is post process. Overall Fuji do win and Pana having too much stuff and miss datarate and so.
Is fuji xh2s still too sharp for videos even in raw ??? I heard fuji cameras too digitally sharp for videos… not organic like lumix …
U forget about open gate, price of lens and gear. Both cam is awesome, but price/quality - gh6 win. If u wanna anamorphic lens - gh6 with open gate win. If u wanna social media and vertical video gh6 win. Slowmo - food or sport gh6 win. TH-cam or photo - fuji win. Wedding - gh6 win. Small budget cinema - gh6 win, cause manual focus and u work with light no problem with dinamic range. I think it's strange review... Spec of camera doesn't matter before u don't know what r u shoot.
The DPReview Raw Dynamic Range Exposure comparison isn't fair at in that the GH6 is NOT an ISO invariant camera. Even 5 year old Panasonic GX850 would blow away the GH6 in this respect. For photography, you MUST expose the files properly and not expose 5 stops under and raise it in post.
FUJIFILM X-H2S is still 3200 Canadian when gh6 can be bought for 2000$ Canadian
Pity that you don't attach weights to each cattegory. It would be like: other categories gets 1-10x and the lens lineup gets 100x. Seriously, lens options is so much more important than antyting else. Although, granted, as a GH6 user I am SO PISSED OFF about number of limitations with this camera. Also... Pricepoint is not exactly the same. To be able to compare these two you really need a fan for X-H2S which get you $2698 total. That is $500 more...
Unless you shoot open gate 6k or slow motion all day in the midday sun you don't need the fan. You probably will need it to shoot 8k on the X-H2 but that wasn't discussed in this video.
Fan is absolutely unnecessary in all but the most extreme conditions, there is a standard and high heat shutoff setting in XH2S just like Sony. Set to high I haven’t had any warnings yet shooting a spectrum of different frame rates including 4k120.
@@Subyspecialist Is recording outdoor concert in summer in 6K open gate or 6K 50p an extreme condition? If so, than I need a fan, even if just in case. If you don't need it, don't buy it. Fuji X-H2S is better than GH6, but it just so happen that I have a lot of great m43 glass.
@@przybylskipawel XH2S doesn’t shoot 6k50. 6k goes up to 30p. Nonetheless my point is most people won’t need the fan, in your use case I would prob get it as I would say yes that is an extreme use case. I very much like certain things about the GH6 and considered getting one, but already was in the Fuji ecosystem and found the Xh2s to be a better fit overall for my needs.
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ancient Fuji X-T200: 2.76 million dot screen...new top cameras for video...
Yep. Panasonic need to drop the price of the GH6 by at least 30%.
@David Frisken why do you say that?
0:36 24k 24p wow what a camera! 😂
The GH6 is really only at XT-3 level or XT-4. The DR Boost is good but not in every case, the raw image from the XT-3/4 will still be better since XH2S is practically no different.
AF is still much better than GH6.
It comes down the MFT sensor tech falling behind, they have to implement all sorts of tricks to keep the image competitive. I think GH6 has worse DR than GH5 when DRBoost is off (Source: The DPJourney, I think?)
Plus the XT-3/4/XH2S are much much better for photography (Source: The Hybrid Shooter).
Personally I've gone with Sony APSC A6100 (I was going for XE-4, but Fuji suddenly increased it's price here in India).
APSC is a very good middle ground compared to full frame where the lenses get quite big for the zooms and some primes.
"Source: The Hybrid Shooter" - are you serious? That bloke treats MFT cameras like they violated his mum. He's got a massive hate boner for MFT.
The first video I've found wNice tutorialch makes production seem accessible, thanks!
0:35 x-h2s at 24k 24fps
It's ALL about the lenses. M43 wins hands-down. The rest is practically a wash.
Not true considering that you can adapt and also that Panasonic will not release new lenses for m43. Meanwhile Fuji is releasing LM f/1.4 lenses and will continue to do so. Fuji has a future, m43 does not.
@@davidm5790 Well, the facts say otherwise: Panasonic 9mm f/1.7, OMDS 40-150 f/4 PRO, OMDS 20mm f/1.4 PRO and there are more on the roadmap , not to mention how many 3rd-party lenses there are. Given Fuji''s earnings and economic troubles, I'd say the opposite is true. Also, there are no other companies making bodies for the x-mount. There are several for the vast M43 mount. The problem for M43 is that there are so many great lenses that any money needs to primarily be made on the bodies. Fuji has yet to release 5 lenses that work properly in video AF.
@@djstuc The video was rather clear. Jordan had to drag up the Pany 20mm f/1.7 from 2009 to find a "bad" AF lens for video. It's a pretty low bar. Watch what P. Bloom says about it- not just an isolated commenter.
Nothing compares with the Fujinon cine zooms. Nothing.
@@djstuc You might want to read my comment again. Please tell me the other companies that are making bodies for x-mount... sometimes it's better to just put your head in the sand regarding the subject. I was referring to Fuji's imaging business troubles, not the company as a whole. They ARE in trouble, but we'll never know because it was absorbed into another division and they don't need to report their earning from the "imaging" part of the business anymore- a clever way to hide things. If you're happy shooting with them, continue on by all means!
Panasonic footage is so much softer here
Fuji all day every day! No need to discuss...
Here waiting for the Sony bois
ZCAM! :-)
Jordan is a much better presenter than the foul mouth nichols
GH6 footage looks better to me, especially skin colours.
Switch to Fujifilm, its video looks way more organic and live. I never really liked the look of Panasonic especially when you guys shoot outside, it appears dull and harsh.
Stella?!
No doubt Best in class is fujifilm xh2s .📸📸📸📸
*laughs in S5*
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The fact that the Fuji is the best hybrid, it’s an easy win. No?
Why buy either ? Sony A7 IV or Sony A7s iii are far ahead of both.
Ja.. but i forgot where sonys 4k120 and the low rolling shutter is.. ohhhh sony does not have it😹 it has 4k 60 with a heavy crop and rolling shutter makes the picture jelly, not an option for me
RIP GH6 2021-2022
Whoah, a calm, logical, sensible review that basically says “These are both good products and your choice should depend on your needs” [with specifics.] Are you even allowed to do that on the internet?
True - seems like a fair, balanced review
@@spanishprisoner lmao was gonna say the same. If anything we'd rather have a definitive answer rather than the bs "hurr durr both cameras good gear doesn't matter" that reviewers pull outta their asses all the time just to get internet woke points
Always nice to see reviewers who are comfortable giving nuanced opinions. Some of the more simple-minded folks want everything to be black and white, but life is never that easy.
Well its a review for a Fujifilm and a Lumix. So no sony fangirls here with their toxic bs
Now I need an xh2s vs s5II video in the same way. That Fuji image quality is really nice.
I was killing myself jumping between the two when making my purchase. I have a GH5, BMPCC4K, X-T3, and X-T4. I had the X-T2 and X-H1. I also had a G7, G85, and GH4. So I have a shit ton of lenses for each. But I wanted to try and minimize my gear. I decided that which ever one I went with , the GH6 or X-H2S, I was going to sell my other platform.
In the end I chose the Fuji since I do about 60% photography, and for plenty of my photography I need good eye autofocus. I was using an X-T3 and X-T4 combo for some shoots, and then one of those for other shoots where I only needed one camera.
This one was tough, because I LOVE my GH5 and really wanted the GH6. But as a photo tool, it made me look elsewhere.
So far I’m loving the X-H2S, but I do miss some of the features that are on the GH5 and GH6.