Panasonic LUMIX GH5 GH5M2 2020
Unlimited C4K/4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording and wired or wireless live streaming define this 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds camera, backed by 6.5-stop IBIS. Its magnesium alloy body is splash, dust, and freezeproof to -10°C, while dual SD card slots and pre-installed V-LogL presets streamline rugged, professional workflows. This is best for YouTube creators and beginner videographers who need a durable, weather-sealed camera for unlimited streaming and 4K recording in challenging environments.
About This Camera
Unlimited C4K/4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording and wired or wireless live streaming define this 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds camera, backed by 6.5-stop IBIS. Its magnesium alloy body is splash, dust, and freezeproof to -10°C, while dual SD card slots and pre-installed V-LogL presets streamline rugged, professional workflows. This is best for YouTube creators and beginner videographers who need a durable, weather-sealed camera for unlimited streaming and 4K recording in challenging environments.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
- Burst fps 12
- Video 4K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 727
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Autofocus
| AF Type | AFS (Single) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 180 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | 4:2:2 10-bit, 4:2:0 10-bit |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.84 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3680000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 410 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX GH5 GH5M2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z9 Z9 | 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 | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 727 | 609 | 579 | 610 | 1160 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX GH5 GH5M2 | 73.7 | 100 | 97.3 | 72.1 | 80.3 | 39.7 | 91.6 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 91.3 |
| 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 Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 97.9 | 64.8 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85 | 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 |
