Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Blackmagic Design
54 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 21 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | Apple ProRes, Blackmagic RAW | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 5"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | full-size HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sensor (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro0.019score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 20230.061score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
