The DSLRs don't have very good resolution. As far as real world resolution goes they have a lot less then good prosumer video cameras hence the reason that the HVX200 (with it's soft picture 1440 x1080 ) has the same as the T2i and probably the 7D too. Really depends on what you want to do with the camera. Shooting interviews, camera on tripod, lights, fixed focus act - the DSLRs are great. Get out into the field do some run and gun and DLSRs are rubbish - best to have both :) like me.
@JacanaProductions You make some good points- I have both now (well, the HMC 150 and T3i, but similar to the cameras in my video). I agree that a DSLR can't be your all-purpose video camera, although it does color and depth of field much better than a video camera.
@Ontoe I have a HMC40 and and 7D. For some reason I never have got really good images out of the 7D and the bloody thing overheats sometimes too. Probably sell the 7D and get a GH2 and hack the bugger. GH2 - longer recored time, no silly 12 mins crippled shooting, lCD rotates, auto focus etc and she's cheaper too!
Hey man thank you so much for doing this test. I'm in pre-production on my thesis film and am trying to decide between the HVX and t2i. This was really helpful.
@hotgypsylips They are the same resolution for video, 1920 x 1080 (Actually, the HVX shoots at 1440 x 1080 which is then corrected to 1920 x 1080 in an editing application). Still, the resolution of the two is virtually identical, so don't let that stop you. However, the Panasonic HMC-150 is easier to work with and also really good quality, but you're stuck with AVCHD format. I couldn't justify (for myself) buying an HVX instead of the HMC-150 unless you really need P2-card quality.
@ZxanderProductions I actually did do an audio test also, but for some reason that didn't really export correctly here. Either way, the Panasonic did better on audio.
Great comparison. I own both and am interested in how you matched the two cameras internally. Which Settings? Have you been able to match with FCP to get exact? Personally I am finding the panasonic to still be my fav by far as it is an actual vid camera with viewfinder, mic, servo zoom, etc.. But the t2i is a great standby and good for interviews and creative shots. Plus it works well with my jib.
The biggest difference is depth of field, which is shallower on the canon. The canon also has better sensitivity in low light, but you don't really get that from my video.
I almost sold my hvx200 to buy a canon 7d. That would have been a big mistake. I changed my mind when I learned about motion tracking
tacoscratch 1 month ago
The DSLRs don't have very good resolution. As far as real world resolution goes they have a lot less then good prosumer video cameras hence the reason that the HVX200 (with it's soft picture 1440 x1080 ) has the same as the T2i and probably the 7D too. Really depends on what you want to do with the camera. Shooting interviews, camera on tripod, lights, fixed focus act - the DSLRs are great. Get out into the field do some run and gun and DLSRs are rubbish - best to have both :) like me.
JacanaProductions 4 months ago
@JacanaProductions You make some good points- I have both now (well, the HMC 150 and T3i, but similar to the cameras in my video). I agree that a DSLR can't be your all-purpose video camera, although it does color and depth of field much better than a video camera.
Ontoe 4 months ago
@Ontoe I have a HMC40 and and 7D. For some reason I never have got really good images out of the 7D and the bloody thing overheats sometimes too. Probably sell the 7D and get a GH2 and hack the bugger. GH2 - longer recored time, no silly 12 mins crippled shooting, lCD rotates, auto focus etc and she's cheaper too!
JacanaProductions 4 months ago
Hey man thank you so much for doing this test. I'm in pre-production on my thesis film and am trying to decide between the HVX and t2i. This was really helpful.
listerinekid 4 months ago
@listerinekid You're welcome! I recently got a T3i and an HMC-150. You can expect a video comparison of those two in the near future also.
Ontoe 4 months ago
I'm looking to buy a HVX200, but the resolution worrys me, I have not seen yet a good res clear footage, I've got the T2i, is it worth the panny?
hotgypsylips 5 months ago
@hotgypsylips They are the same resolution for video, 1920 x 1080 (Actually, the HVX shoots at 1440 x 1080 which is then corrected to 1920 x 1080 in an editing application). Still, the resolution of the two is virtually identical, so don't let that stop you. However, the Panasonic HMC-150 is easier to work with and also really good quality, but you're stuck with AVCHD format. I couldn't justify (for myself) buying an HVX instead of the HMC-150 unless you really need P2-card quality.
Ontoe 5 months ago
Test audio and see which is better
ZxanderProductions 7 months ago
@ZxanderProductions I actually did do an audio test also, but for some reason that didn't really export correctly here. Either way, the Panasonic did better on audio.
Ontoe 7 months ago
Great comparison. I own both and am interested in how you matched the two cameras internally. Which Settings? Have you been able to match with FCP to get exact? Personally I am finding the panasonic to still be my fav by far as it is an actual vid camera with viewfinder, mic, servo zoom, etc.. But the t2i is a great standby and good for interviews and creative shots. Plus it works well with my jib.
vinski120 1 year ago
The biggest difference is depth of field, which is shallower on the canon. The canon also has better sensitivity in low light, but you don't really get that from my video.
Ontoe 1 year ago
Honestly can't tell the difference except for the last test. And maybe panasonic colour tiny bit more vivid.
robertlam18 1 year ago
@robertlam18 Remember the Panny was released in 2006, thats one old camera and the t2i in 2010 I think.
JacanaProductions 4 months ago