Sales / Good deal – The Panasonic Lumix GH5 Boitier + G 25MM F/1.7 camera + Microphone + 2nd “4-star” battery at €1,199.00 (-20%)

If there are many hybrids that have acquired the status of icons at Panasonic, it is indeed the Lumix GH family. Very popular with amateur videographers, experts and even many television productions, they have risen to the rank of essential references. For the fifth generation, the Osaka firm had no room for error. More defined, stabilized, even more ambitious in video and photography, here is the Lumix GH5, a racing beast that doesn’t leave much to chance.

Unless you swear by 24 x 36 mm sensors, very high definitions and very high sensitivities, there are few areas in which the Lumix GH5 cannot bring you satisfaction. Well thought out, handy, with excellent autonomy, stabilized, the best Panasonic hybrid in photo is also, and above all, the new undisputed king of video. It’s hard to find any faults as the engineers seem to have managed to think of everything, and even beyond our expectations. Very high art.

Strong points

• Very complete photo and video functionalities.
• 4K video without cropping.
• Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording.
• Unlimited video recording in duration.
• 5-axis stabilized sensor.
• Customizable menus.
• Excellent responsiveness.
• HDR, touch and swivel screen, and 3,680,000 dot Oled viewfinder.
• HDMI socket in standard format and anti-tearing.
• Dual SD UHS-II slots.
• Autonomy of 1000 views.

Weak points

• Only one battery in the grip.
• Ignition time down slightly.
• High sensitivities perfectible.
• No secondary screen.

NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude prices from shops whose the VAT policy is not clear (known as “grey” shops, typically in the case of imports from China).

Alternatively

With serious arguments to make, the unexpected X-S10 takes pride of place in Fujifilm’s range. While some will find that the ergonomic changes brought about by this model somewhat betray the identity of the brand, the case may be able to appeal to a wider audience with its more traditional grip. The X-S10 does not achieve excellence, but it is positioned very well thanks to a high level overall performance, both in the photo and video part. Stabilization, which is beginning to become more popular at Fujifilm, is a major asset, as is its reduced size and good finishes.