Panasonic Lumix S1 vs BGH1 vs GH5s vs GH4, What really changed?

If you're wondering what the difference is between these 4 Panasonic Lumix cameras, make sure to check this comparison before making a purchase decision. Which one have you tried?

What is your experience with these cameras? Do you own any of them?

The GH4 was released in 2014 and still kicks it. Still a good choice today? let's find out!

The Gh5s was released in 2018, which is a cinema version of the beloved GH5. This camera had dual native ISO, a better sensor but the IBIS.

The Lumix S1 was released in 2019. The first full-frame camera from Panasonic. A stunning camera that still holds its ground against newer cameras. This camera came as a trio, the S1, the S1R for photographers, and the S1H for cinematographers. The S1 is a hybrid between the two, really. This camera could challenge an ARRI when it comes to color rendition.

The Lumix BGH1 was a surprise. A cube camera in the likes of the Z-Cam and RED Komodo. This box camera is in fact a re-housed GH5s with an improved Venus engine (CPU), more codec flavours and high versatility and connectivity.

I own these 4 cameras at the office and have used them for a while; here are my observations and comparison between the four.

0:00 Intro
2:33 Dynamic Range
10:44 Moire & Patterns
13:32 Low Light performance
17:35 Crop factor
18:28 Skin tone & colors
21:32 Rolling shutter (jello effect)
23:11 About the Auto-Focus
26:06 Conclusion on GH4
27:37 Words on Gh5s
28:43 Thoughts on S1
31:45 Comments on BGH1

I will upload a 4k version of the tests in a separate video for you to pixel-peep a bit more.

Cameras in this video: available to buy here https://www.amazon.com/shop/ntchi
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Smallrig BGH1 cage https://amzn.to/3m4cIxT
Smallrig S1 cage https://amzn.to/39JI8DR
Smallrig GH5s cage https://amzn.to/3zRSMmF