Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 Srgb, Adobergb 2017
A 20.3MP sensor and Venus engine enable uncropped 4K 60fps with internal 4:2:2 10-bit recording, backed by 5-axis IBIS rated for 5 stops. Its 225-point DFD autofocus locks in 0.05 seconds, while dual UHS-II SD slots and a 3.2" articulating touchscreen support long shoots. Best for hybrid shooters needing reliable video specs and photo burst performance in a compact body.
About This Camera
A 20.3MP sensor and Venus engine enable uncropped 4K 60fps with internal 4:2:2 10-bit recording, backed by 5-axis IBIS rated for 5 stops. Its 225-point DFD autofocus locks in 0.05 seconds, while dual UHS-II SD slots and a 3.2" articulating touchscreen support long shoots. Best for hybrid shooters needing reliable video specs and photo burst performance in a compact body.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
- Af points 225
- Burst fps 12
- Video 4K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 320
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Digital Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.33 |
| ISO Range | 200 |
| Processor | Venus Engine 10 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 225 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, HEVC |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3680000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Battery Life | 600 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C, Super Speed USB3.1 GEN1 |
| HDMI | HDMI TypeA |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 225 | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 320 | 609 | 579 | 610 | 620 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 | 79.7 | 96 | 89.8 | 90.2 | 80.3 | 40.7 | 96 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.8 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.8 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.7 | 89.7 | 95 | 88.5 | 85.1 | 53.7 | 90.7 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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