Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 2017
The 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor with no low-pass filter and internal 4K 60p 10-bit recording, paired with 5-axis IBIS and a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, make this a rugged hybrid shooter. Dual UHS-II SD slots and a full-size HDMI with cable lock add professional workflow reliability without inflating size. Best for sports and wildlife photographers who need fast burst shooting (12fps) and durable build, or wedding/event shooters requiring flexible 4K video.
About This Camera
The 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor with no low-pass filter and internal 4K 60p 10-bit recording, paired with 5-axis IBIS and a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, make this a rugged hybrid shooter. Dual UHS-II SD slots and a full-size HDMI with cable lock add professional workflow reliability without inflating size. Best for sports and wildlife photographers who need fast burst shooting (12fps) and durable build, or wedding/event shooters requiring flexible 4K video.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
- Af points 225
- Burst fps 12
- Video 4K @30fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 725
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 Points | 225 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 180 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.0 |
| HDMI | Full-Size HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | 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 | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 225 | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 725 | 579 | 413 | 590 | 620 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | 80.6 | 91.5 | 97.2 | 90.2 | 86.4 | 39.7 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 83.3 | 81.6 | 79.4 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 83.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.7 | 87.3 | 90.7 | 69.7 | 89.9 | 91.1 | 95.2 | 84.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 85 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.1 | 88.4 | 84.1 | 49.1 | 98.6 | 84.1 | 83.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 98 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.7 | 89.7 | 95 | 88.5 | 85.2 | 53.7 | 90.7 | 84.1 | 93 | 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 | 0 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
