Is the Panasonic Lumix S5IIX worth it in 2025? (9 month HONEST review)

After 9 months of professional use, I reveal my complete experience switching from Sony to the Panasonic Lumix S5IIX. Is it still worth buying in 2025? There's ONE major issue I'm struggling with (and it might be a dealbreaker for some)... so the question is will I be sticking with it? Why I switched from Sony - watch this video: https://youtu.be/OgVI5e1HiS4?si=LC121h3AoZziFB-1 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro & Teaser 00:20 - My Sony to Lumix Switch Story 00:39 - Main Positives Overview 01:02 - The Internal Fan Solution 01:21 - External SSD Recording 02:00 - Real-Time Proxy Recording & Frame.io Integration 03:00 - Codec Flexibility & Options 03:40 - Audio Capabilities & XLR Module 04:14 - Image Quality & V-Log vs S-Log3 04:53 - Real-Time LUT Function 05:09 - Lens Options in the L-Mount System 06:00 - Current Price & Value in 2025 06:37 - The Downsides 07:14 - 4K 60fps Crop Factor 07:36 - THE BIG ISSUE Revealed 07:54 - Final Verdict: Would I Switch Again? Sign up to my newsletter if you're a podcaster or someone interesting in starting a podcast: https://behindthemic.anishaandsunjay.com/ Try Descript for all your video editing needs (affiliate link): https://get.descript.com/tjoig46vlks0 Try Auphonic your AI audio engineer (affiliate link): https://auphonic.com/landing?source=AnishaandSunjay Get £20 off quality used video and audio gear from MPB (affiliate link): https://mention-me.com/m/ol/ma0em-sunjay-vyas Connect with me: Sunjay Vyas on Linked In ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/⁠ Sunjay on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sunj_av⁠ ____________________________________________________ Gear I use to create my videos (affiliate links): Panasonic Lumix S5IIX Camera https://amzn.to/4iKql14 Panasonic Lumix 24-105 Lens https://amzn.to/42lArQh Panasonic Lumix S 24mm 1.8 https://amzn.to/4clhNvx Panasonic Lumix S9 Camera https://amzn.to/441oh08 iFootage Cobra 3 Strike Monopod https://amzn.to/4ja2Heq iFootage Komodo K5S Fluid Head https://amzn.to/3QYgoRH Satchler Ace M Mk2 https://amzn.to/4iQvkNP Amaran 100d Light https://amzn.to/4cfeKES Amaran T2C Light Tube https://amzn.to/3XJE28l Aputure Lantern Softbox https://amzn.to/4crJ6Ej Amaran 60d https://amzn.to/4jlzGwy Aputure Lightbox 4545 https://amzn.to/4jm8lu5 Rode Procaster Microphone https://amzn.to/3Ombwp7 Elgato Wave Arm LP https://amzn.to/42sJhf3 Rodecaster Video Switcher https://amzn.to/4l9GgYA Tiffen Black Pro Mist Filter https://amzn.to/4cgOt9j Audio-Technica M50x Professional Studio Headphones https://amzn.to/44Le7hH San Disk Extreme Pro 1TB SSD’s https://amzn.to/3ODZmIH OWC Thunderbay 4 Mini https://amzn.to/3pUHI8S Crucial MX500 2TB SSD’s https://amzn.to/3BC09lv Caldigit TS3 Thunderbolt Dock https://amzn.to/3Imhanq ProGrade Dual UHS-II Card Reader https://amzn.to/3Imhanq Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID https://amzn.to/45asv3S Apple Magic Trackpad 2 https://amzn.to/3Wd50TK Logitech MX Master 3 Mouse https://amzn.to/42N6TsK