Panasonic Lumix GH5II 2025
The 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine deliver unlimited C4K/4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording with simultaneous HDMI output, making it a reliable workhorse for long-form production. Its magnesium alloy body is fully weather-sealed against splash and dust, while the included Leica 12-60mm lens and 5-axis stabilization providing up to 6.5 stops of compensation create a rugged, ready-to-shoot kit. This camera is best for event videographers and documentary shooters who need durable, no-crop 4K recording and wireless livestreaming in unpredictable field conditions.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 21.8MP micro-four-thirds
Video 4K @60fps
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 2599 g
33 Overall Score
Price $0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong video (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 21.77 MP |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 180 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.6 kg / 5.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB PD |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix GH5II | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 21.8MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2599 | 723 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix GH5II | 36 | 39.8 | 99.4 | 33.8 | 82.8 | 50 | 46.7 | 30.1 | 56.5 | 47.9 | 36 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.5 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.8 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.6 | 88.4 |
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