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 725
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong evf (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 |
| ISO Range | 200 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
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 | 180 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | AVCHD, MOV, MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3686000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 600 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix GH5 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 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 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 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 | 79.5 | 96 | 97.7 | 89.9 | 80.1 | 39.7 | 96 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.3 | 95.6 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 99.9 | 97.3 | 96.9 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.8 | 87.2 | 90.7 | 69.6 | 89.5 | 91.3 | 95.2 | 84 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 87.9 | 94.3 | 88.1 | 83.7 | 49 | 98.6 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 98.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.8 | 89.5 | 95.3 | 88.3 | 84.9 | 53.5 | 90.8 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 90.2 | 88.8 | 99.8 | 84.7 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
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