OBSBOT Tiny 3
OBSBOT
37 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OBSBOT Tiny 3
No customer feedback yet
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
92 out of 100 high confidence 51 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix S5II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic hybrid camera that finally brings phase-detect autofocus to the L-mount lineup. Users highlight its excellent video features, including a fan for unlimited recording, great stabilization, and beautiful color science, all at a very competitive price. A few long-term users report a shutter button issue, and some note the limited lens selection compared to Sony, but the vast majority consider it the best value full-frame camera under $2,000.
Pros
- Excellent phase-detect autofocus
- Great video quality and codecs
- Internal fan prevents overheating
- Outstanding image stabilization
- Beautiful color science
Cons
- Shutter button issue after extended use
- Limited lens selection compared to Sony
- APS-C crop in 4K 60p
- Rolling shutter at fast pans
- External monitor disables internal display info
Autofocus performance 12
Video quality 10
Overheating prevention 6
Image stabilization 5
Value for money 8
Shutter button reliability 2
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Travel
Streaming
Product Photography
Vlogging
Specifications
| OBSBOT Tiny 3 | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | 1-inch | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 8 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | — | L2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | MJPEG, YUV | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
OBSBOT Tiny 3
- Strong burst (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong af (76th percentile)
- Below average sensor (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
OBSBOT Tiny 3
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix S S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
