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.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
Burst 12 fps
Video 4K @60fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
51 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong evf (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong display (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
- Below average af (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Digital Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
| 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 | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| HDMI | full-size HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | 30.8 | 89.8 | 92.2 | 69.1 | 50.2 | 36.6 | 44.7 | 81 | 80.6 | 17.7 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 94.3 | 92.5 | 98 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 67.1 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.7 | 96.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.6 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.3 | 97.1 | 81 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 82.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.2 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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