Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
A 10.28MP multi-aspect ratio sensor and Venus Engine combine to deliver DCI 4K60p internal 4:2:2 10-bit video, with dual native ISO reaching ISO 204800 for low-light capture. Reduced rolling shutter distortion and a full-size HDMI output suit external recording, while the 3.68m-dot OLED viewfinder and 3.2-inch articulating touchscreen provide clear monitoring. It’s ideal for videographers and live streamers who prioritize 4K60p footage and low-noise performance in a compact, no-stabilization body designed for gimbals and rigs.
About This Camera
A 10.28MP multi-aspect ratio sensor and Venus Engine combine to deliver DCI 4K60p internal 4:2:2 10-bit video, with dual native ISO reaching ISO 204800 for low-light capture. Reduced rolling shutter distortion and a full-size HDMI output suit external recording, while the 3.68m-dot OLED viewfinder and 3.2-inch articulating touchscreen provide clear monitoring. It’s ideal for videographers and live streamers who prioritize 4K60p footage and low-noise performance in a compact, no-stabilization body designed for gimbals and rigs.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 10.3MP micro-four-thirds
- Af points 225
- Burst fps 12
- Video 4K @60fps
- Weight g 340
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong evf (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong video (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average sensor (4th percentile) 4th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Digital Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 10.28 |
| ISO Range | 400 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 225 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3680000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | 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 | 10.3MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 225 | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 579 | 609 | 610 | 620 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | 78.4 | 91.5 | 66.4 | 72.1 | 84.1 | 4.2 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 76.4 | 32.5 |
| 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 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.7 | 89.7 | 95 | 88.5 | 85.2 | 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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