Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 2017
A 20.3MP sensor without a low-pass filter captures sharp stills, while internal 4K60p 8-bit and 4K30p 10-bit recording provides serious video flexibility in a durable magnesium alloy body. The included LEICA 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 lens and 5-axis Dual I.S. 2.0 stabilization deliver 5 stops of correction for smooth handheld footage. This kit is best for videographers and hybrid shooters who prioritize robust in-camera recording tools over sports and wildlife autofocus performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong user sentiment (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong display (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average af (32th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 180 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 | Sony a1 a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 725 | 658 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 | 31.9 | 90.5 | 75.3 | 70.5 | 77.3 | 38.4 | 44.9 | 82.2 | 83.4 | 63.1 | 48.2 | 84 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 98.8 | 67.4 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 63.9 | 93 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.6 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 89.2 | 57.8 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.2 | 93 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87 | 95.4 | 89.1 | 84.5 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 96.9 | 82.2 | 83.4 | 93 | 92.2 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.6 | 88.3 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.8 | 63.8 | 97.3 | 82.2 | 97.7 | 93 | 92.2 | 84 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 89 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 39.9 | 94.1 | 82.2 | 0 | 93 | 76 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$1,946
Usage Scores
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