Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera vs Panasonic Lumix GH5s

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera vs Panasonic Lumix GH5s

When comparing Panasonic Lumix GH5s and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, which one is better?

1. Sensor Type Comparison

Both Pocket Cinema Camera and Lumix GH5s use the same sensor type — CMOS — meaning that no camera in this comparison has an advantage over the other in this regard.

Winner: Tied

Regarding sensor type: Digital cameras feature two different sensor types; CMOS and CCD.

2. Lens Mount

Both the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Panasonic Lumix GH5s use the same lens mount; the Micro Four Thirds. This means that you can use the same lenses on both cameras, as long as they cover the full sensor. Full format lenses will work on all cameras with the same mount.

Winner: Tied

3. Internal Raw Video Support

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is able to record raw video internally, while Panasonic Lumix GH5s is not. This may be a dealbreaker for some and it is important to note that there is a difference between the two cameras.

Winner: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera

Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Panasonic Lumix GH5s:

	Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera	Panasonic Lumix GH5s
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Blackmagic Design	Panasonic
Weight	Missing	580 g
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Internal Video Bit Depth	12 bit	Missing
Dynamic Range	Missing	11 stopp
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Shutter Type	Rolling Shutter	Rolling Shutter
Storage	SD UHS-I	Missing
Film Camera or Still Camera	Cinema	Stills
Digital or analog	Digital	Digital
Sensor Readout Speed	Missing	15.5 ms
Internal Raw Video	Evet	Hayır
Built-in ND Filter	No	Missing