Panasonic Lumix GH GH5II
A 20.3MP sensor captures 6K and 4K60 10-bit video with 5-axis IBIS providing 6.5 stops of stabilization. The bundled Leica 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 lens and included 128GB card, extra battery, and filter kit deliver immediate shooting capability, while the weather-sealed magnesium body withstands tough conditions. Best for travel vloggers and documentary shooters who need a rugged, stabilized 6K camera kit in a portable form factor.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 225 pts
Burst 12 fps
Video 6K @60fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 182 g
67 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong battery (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong evf (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 200 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 225 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 180 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 410 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix GH GH5II | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z5 II | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 225 | 693 | 425 | 273 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 182 | 723 | 476 | 620 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix GH GH5II | 85.6 | 92.9 | 91 | 77.8 | 54.3 | 46 | 93.6 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 33.5 | 94.2 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97 | 78.2 | 95.8 | 77.9 | 94.2 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.8 | 91.5 | 92.9 | 83.5 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 96.8 | 99.2 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 95.5 |
| Nikon Z5 II Compare | 87.2 | 91.5 | 95.4 | 88.8 | 87.6 | 59.1 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 99.5 | 88.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.1 | 94.6 | 86.4 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.4 | 85.2 | 88.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84 | 86.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 47.2 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 99.9 | 97.1 |
Usage Scores
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