Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

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Why is Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K better than Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5?

• 33.33% better video recording quality (main camera)?3456 x 50 fpsvs2160 x 60 fps
• 1.56x bigger screen size?5"vs3.2"

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Why is Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 better than Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K?

• Is weather-sealed (splashproof)?
• Supports Wi-Fi?
• Has AF tracking?
• Has sensor shift stabilization?
• Has continuous autofocus when recording movies?
• 173 g lighter?725 gvs898 g
• 11.9 bits higher color sensitivity (DxOMark)?23.9 bitsvs12 bits
• Has a hot shoe?

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User reviews

Overall rating

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K9.01 User reviewsBlackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K9.0/101 User reviewsWrite a reviewPanasonic Lumix DC-GH50 User reviewsPanasonic Lumix DC-GH50 User reviewsWrite a review

Features

Build quality

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Video quality

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Controls

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Low-light performance

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Autofocus

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Comments

Highest scoreLowest scoreMost helpfulMost recentOldestBlackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6KPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5

Calel

1 year ago

9 / 10

BMPCC 6K is insane!

Calel

1 year ago

9 / 10

It shoots video up to 6K 50fps. Shoots in both BRAW and ProRes codecs. I got mine because I needed something that does well in low light I'm super happy with mine! 100% recomend!

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Design

Type

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MirrorlessPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5

The type of camera.viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.is weather-sealed (splashproof)✖Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.screen resolution

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1620k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.EVF resolution∅

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K: Not applicable

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An electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a higher resolution provides a sharper image, producing a view comparable in quality with the one displayed on an optical viewfinder.Has a flip-out screen✔Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.viewfinder coverage

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100%

With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.screen size

5"

3.2"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).weight

898 g

725 g

The weight.Show more

Optics

sensor size

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Micro Four Thirds

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.lens mount

Canon EFBlackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

Micro Four ThirdsPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5

The type of mount that connects the lens to the camera.focus points

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225

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.megapixels (main camera)

21.2 MP

20.3 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.maximum ISO

25600 ISO

25600 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.maximum expanded ISO

25600 ISO

25600 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.has sensor shift stabilization✖Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.continuous shooting (mechanical)

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12 fps

The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.has AF tracking✖Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.Show more

Videography

video recording (main camera)

3456 x 50 fps

2160 x 60 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos✖Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

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A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.has continuous autofocus when recording movies✖Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.has a microphone input✔Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has a stereo microphone✔Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.Has timelapse function✔Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.movie bitrate

370 Mbps

400 Mbps

The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.number of microphones

2

2

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.Show more

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

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410 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.has a removable battery✔Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.has a rechargeable battery✔Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5The battery can be recharged and used over again.has a battery level indicator✔Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.battery power

1800 mAh

1860 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

release date

6 years ago08/08/2019Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

9 years ago01/05/2017Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

The date the product first became available for purchase.processor

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Venus EnginePanasonic Lumix DC-GH5

The image processor used in the camera.supports Wi-Fi✖Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5The device can connect to Wi-Fi.Has Bluetooth

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✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.Has dual card slots✔Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.has pixel shift shot

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The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.shoots raw✔Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.supports lossless compressed raw

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It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.Wi-Fi version∅

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Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.Show more

Miscellaneous

sensor size

23.1 x 12.99 mm

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The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.pixel density

441 ppi

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Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.USB version

3.1

3.1

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

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