Panasonic's Lumix GH5S is a high-end mirrorless camera aimed at pro videographers, delivering the best movie and low light quality from a Lumix G body to date. It doesn't replace the existing GH5, but is instead positioned alongside as a joint flagship.

The rumors were true! Panasonic today revealed the LUMIX GH5 S , throwing down the 2018 gauntlet for pro-quality video mirrorless ILC cameras. As Panasonic's flagship Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera system, the GH5S takes the speed, resolution, and variable frame rates that made the original...

Thanks to its comparatively low pixel count (10.2Mp) and modern sensor design, which includes Dual Native ISO Technology and a Multi-Aspect Ratio design, the Panasonic Lumix GH5S seems to be high-quality, video-centric mirrorless camera with good low-light capability.

Impressive video specification, Timecode IN/OUT, V-Log L pre-installed

Smaller still images, Loss of in-camera stabilisation will be missed by some, Badly positioned Display button

The GH5S is a new addition to the Lumix flagship line-up that now includes three cameras: the G9 which aims at sports and wildlife photographers, the GH5 which offers the best of both worlds for hybrid shooters and the newly announced GH5S which is especially designed for filmmakers.

The GH5S is a fantastic camera for a specific user, but the standard GH5 is still the hybrid photo/video king.

Video-focused 10.2MP; multi-aspect sensor; Waveform; vectorscope displays; Dual native ISO; DCI 4K at 60 fps; Time code in/out

No image stabilization; More expensive than GH5

The Panasonic Lumix GH5S is a new flagship compact system camera aimed at professional videographers. It has a new 10.2-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor, Venus Engine and Dual Native ISO technology, which combined together make it the most capable low-light Micro Four Thirds camera currently on the...

The Panasonic Lumix DC GH5S is one of the most video-centric cameras we've ever reviewed, which raises some interesting challenges. Specifically: how much weight should we give to features (such as stabilization and autofocus) that we've come to expect cameras to offer, even though they're things...

The GH5S is a highly specialized filmmakers' camera that makes few concessions to anything but this core purpose. An excellent sensor combined with high bitrate, 10-bit 4:2:2 capture means the results are hugely impressive. Add an external recorder and these benefits remain, even for both UHD and DCI 60p capture. The loss of stabilization means it's limited to gimbal or tripod work but in those circumstances, it shines.

Dedicated film makers;

Run-and-gun shooting, stills photography;

The GH5S delivers so much for filmmakers to get excited about. It’s a combination that can’t be found anywhere else, crammed into a compact body that’s weatherproof and easy to use. Looking at the alternatives, I don’t think there’s a better small camera out there for videographers and filmmakers right now: the GH5S is about £200 cheaper than the Sony A7S II (which offers 10-bit recording, similar levels of low light performance and better stills, but no 50/60fps 4K) and £2,000 cheaper than the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II, which are really the only models that deliver a similar set of features and functions. I strongly suspect the Sony A7S III (still unannounced, but almost certain to appear at some point in 2018) will offer a similar range of video features, but for now the GH5S is comfortably the movie king for its price point. It’s not a great stills camera though – the Sony A7S II, with its full-frame 12MP sensor, is much better in this area. In fact, Panasonic’s own GH5 is better at stills too. Steer clear if that’s a concern, but if you’ve only got eyes for video, they should be fixed firmly on the GH5S.

Incredible 4K HDR video, 60fps recording; Great low light performance; Compact build;

Average stills performance;

Incredible 4K HDR video, 60fps recording; Great low light performance; Compact build;

Average stills performance;