Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Its 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine deliver uncropped 4K 60fps video with internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, supported by 5-axis in-body stabilization rated to 5 stops. The weather-sealed body and 3.68m-dot OLED viewfinder ensure reliable operation and precise composition in the field. Best for videographers and vloggers who prioritize internal 10-bit 4K recording with no crop and strong stabilization, not stills-first photographers.
About This Camera
Its 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine deliver uncropped 4K 60fps video with internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, supported by 5-axis in-body stabilization rated to 5 stops. The weather-sealed body and 3.68m-dot OLED viewfinder ensure reliable operation and precise composition in the field. Best for videographers and vloggers who prioritize internal 10-bit 4K recording with no crop and strong stabilization, not stills-first photographers.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
- Burst fps 12
- Video 4K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong evf (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average social proof (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average af (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Digital Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 180 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3680000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| HDMI | full-size HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 609 | 610 | 820 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | 33.6 | 91.5 | 92.5 | 72.1 | 51.3 | 39.7 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 81.5 | 14.3 | 84.7 |
| 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 | 89.8 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.8 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.6 | 89.7 | 97.9 | 96 | 99.5 | 64.8 | 89 | 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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