Following the GH5 (the hybrid still/video solution) and the G9 (the sports and wildlife model), Panasonic has now come out with the GH5s and as you might expect, this third flagship focuses entirely on video.
Not even a year ago, praise was being showered on the advanced video capabilities of the Lumix GH5, so it is natural to wonder: just how does this even more video-oriented camera compare?
Yesterday Leica announced the arrival of a new addition to its camera portfolio, the Leica CL digital. It joins the Leica TL2 as the third camera in the company’s interchangeable APS-C line-up and takes its name from the original CL film camera released back in the 1970s.
In technical terms, the CL and TL2 are more or less on the same playing field. Both offer the same 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, Maestro II processor, contrast detection AF system with 49 points, ISO range of 100-50000, 4K at up to 30fps, WiFi capabilities, and Leica L-mount. To find any differences, it is therefore necessary to dig a little deeper below the surface.
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Owing in part to its legacy as a producer of advanced camcorders, Panasonic has long been regarded as primarily a video-centric brand rather than a manufacturer of stills-oriented products, even though, realistically speaking, its mirrorless cameras are perfectly capable of both.
Updated on November 2019
The Panasonic GH5 and G9 are similar, yet very different at the same time. Despite sharing many features, there are a few substantial differences that set them apart, especially if we consider their target audiences.
The GH5 is the latest iteration of a flagship series that has long been popular amongst filmmakers, from the original GH1 and GH2 (the latter was hacked to increase the video quality) to the more recent GH4 and GH5 into which Panasonic packed much of its vast experience with pro camcorders and broadcasting products.
The G9, on the other hand, is a camera that targets still photographers and above all, aims to win over sports and wildlife shooters. The way in which it was designed and some of the features make it one of the most interesting choices for these genres, putting it into direct competition with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 II.
Up until recently, the best way to summarise the differences between Olympus and Panasonic, the two main Micro Four Thirds players, was to say that one brand focuses on stills while the other targets hybrid shooters and filmmakers. The latest flagship cameras released between the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 were the latest proof of this: the E-M1 mark II is designed for sports and wildlife photographers while the GH5 is Panasonic’s ultimate weapon for professional video.