
The Lumix GH5 II would be best suited to a more advanced YouTuber who can make the best use of its advanced video settings and won't be fazed by its quirky AF. With an articulating display that opens out to the side it won’t be blocked by a shotgun mic mounted on the hotshoe, so you can vlog obstruction-free, and it also has a full-sized HDMI-out, for easy-to-access clean video – perfect for pairing with an Atomos Ninja V, for example. Panasonic's DFD AF has steadily improved, but it still tends to hunt and lose contact with subjects – which is bad news if you are trying to film yourself. Panasonic has stuck with its own DFD contrast based autofocus even though rival makers have switched to faster and more reliable phase AF. But while the GH5 II might appear superficially similar to its predecessor, it incorporates a large number of improvements and additions that make quite a difference when you add them together – and they are even more impressive given the price. A Mark II version of anything is likely to be a refresh rather than a whole new camera, and it’s the same here. Our guide includes a few, but see our guide to the best cameras for streaming for a larger selection. Do you want to do livestreaming? In this case the choice narrows a little – not all cameras can livestream straight out of the box. You lose out in versatility, but compact cameras tend to be much more affordable and simpler to use, and there's a lot less to carry around than with a mirrorless model. This will give you access to cutting-edge video technology, higher-quality capture and the ability to swap lenses.Ī third alternative is to go for a compact camera where the lens is part of the camera. If your style of filmmaking is more measured, then a mirrorless camera is the obvious candidate. The best action cameras capture really high-quality footage these days and, for another spin (ha ha), what about a 360 camera?

If your channel is filled dynamic, action-packed adventure, an action cam is the obvious candidate. The trick is to choose the right kit for what you want to video.

It's not just about choosing the best or most expensive camera.
