Panasonic DC-GH5 II
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
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Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Photography
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic DC-GH5 II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.329999923706055 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | Venus Engine | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 8.300000190734863 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.33 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 410 shots★ | 380 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic DC-GH5 II
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z5 II Z5 II
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.