With the introduction of the Panasonic GH6, the number of cameras that have Active Cooling has increased to three: Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H, Canon EOS R5 C and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6.
Active cooling systems ensure that the camera can keep on recording even at its highest recording setting where its processor generates the max heat without heating up and turning off itself, which is obviously a very desired feature in the professional field. As an example Canon EOS R5 C can keep recording at 8K 60p without a sweat and the Panasonic GH6 is claimed to record 5.7K at 30p 4:2:2 ProRes internally at 1903 Mbps without any overheating.
But not everything is roses in Fanland, Active Cooling systems / Fans come with some disadvantages too:
- Increased size and weight in order to house the mechanical fan system
- Introduction of fan noise
- Increased power consumption
- Increased cost
Due to these disadvantages, passive cooling systems would be the ideal solution but they are rarely as effective as the active ones so these cameras has an important place in certain conditions. Here we are comparing the size and features of these three cameras with active cooling systems to have a better idea about which one would be a better choice for your needs:
Feature and Spec Comparison
FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | | | | |
Model | Canon EOS R5 C | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H |
Sensor Resolution | 45.0 MP | 25.0 MP | 24.0 MP |
Announced Date | 2022-01-19 | 2022-02-22 | 2019-08-28 |
Camera Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Size | Full frame | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50-102400) | ISO 100 - 25600( expands to 50-25600) | ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800) |
Lens Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Image Stabil. | Digital only | Sensor-shift ( up to 7.5 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 6.5 stops) |
Eye Tracking Focus | | | |
Weight | 770g | 823g | 1052g |
Weather Sealing | | | |
Min AF Detecting Range | -6eV | -4eV | -6eV |
Animal Eye Tracking | | | |
Focus Stacking | | | |
Post Focus | | | |
Focus Bracket | | | |
Minimum Shutter | 30 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec |
Maximum Shutter | 1/8000sec | 1/8000sec | 1/8000sec |
Maximum Shutter Electronic | 1/8000 sec | 1/32000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Continuous Drive | 12.0fps | 14.0fps | 9.0fps |
Max Video Reso | 8192 x 4320 | 4096 x 2160 | 5952 x 3988 |
Video fps at Max | 30p,24/23.98p | 120p,60p,50p,30p,25p,24p | 24p |
Video Formats | MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
High Speed Video | 120fps | 300fps | 240fps |
Max Video Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit | 10bit |
Storage Slot | 2 | 2 | 2 |
UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II | UHS-II |
Battery Life | 320 | 360 | 400 |
Battery Model | LP-E6NH | DMW-BLK22 | DMW-BLJ31 |
RAW Video | | | |
Webcam | | | |
Anti Flicker | | | |
Microphone Port | | | |
Headphone Port | | | |
Wifi | | | |
Weather Sealing | | | |
Timelapse | | | |
Screen Type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Top LCD | | | |
LCD Size | 3.20" | 3.00" | 3.20" |
Screen dots | 2100000 | 1840000 | 2330000 |
Touch Screen | | | |
Viewfinder | | | |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.76x | 0.78x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760,000 | 3,680,000 | 5,760,000 |
Selfie Friendly Screen | | | |
High Resolution Mode | | | |
AF Joystick | | | |
Bluetooth | | | |
Full-size HDMI Port | | | |
Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
Price and Availability
The recently introduced Panasonic GH6 is the cheapest of the three, available to preorser with an MSRP price of $2199. The Canon EOS R5 C is also a very new camera, and available to pre-order at $4499. . Panasonic S1H is the only camera that is in stock and sells for $3499.
Check Panasonic: GH6 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
Check Panasonic S1H at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
Check Canon EOS R5 C at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU