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Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II
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Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II · Photo source

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LUMIX GH5 II

Released June 2021

A 20.33-megapixel Micro Four Thirds hybrid with internal 10-bit video, sensor stabilisation and wireless live streaming.

Type
Mirrorless
Sensor
Four Thirds
Megapixels
20.33
Lens
Micro Four Thirds
Video
4992 × 3744 at 29.97 fps
Body weight
647 g

What reviewers say

Both reviews see a useful hybrid with strong image quality, stabilisation and video features, but a modest refresh for existing GH5 owners. Photography Blog particularly values wireless streaming and the included V-Log L profile. Digital Camera World praises controls and stills autofocus, while finding the screen small and noting that stabilisation cannot replace a gimbal for active filming.

From photographyblog.com and digitalcameraworld.com

Specifications

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Image and sensor

Camera type
Mirrorless
Sensor format
Four Thirds
Sensor type
Live MOS
Sensor dimensions
17.3 × 13 mm
Effective resolution
20.33 MP
Largest image
5184 × 3888
RAW recording
Yes
Standard ISO range
200–25600
Sensor detail
20.33 million effective and 21.77 million total pixels; anti-reflection coating, 4:3 primary colour filter and sensor-shift dust reduction
Image formats
JPEG and RAW; 6K/4K Photo modes extract JPEG frames from video-derived bursts
ISO detail
Maker standard stills ISO 200–25600 with ISO 100 expanded; video ISO 200–12800 plus expanded 100. Photography Blog's ISO 100–25600 description includes expansion, not adopted as standard range

Lens and shooting

Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Stabilisation
Lens and sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst
12 fps
Autofocus
Contrast AF with DFD and human/animal detection; maker 225-area selection
Shutter
Mechanical up to 1/8000 second, electronic first curtain 1/2000 and electronic 1/16000; mechanical bulb up to 30 minutes
Burst detail
Full-resolution 12 fps AFS/MF or 9 fps AFC with mechanical, electronic first curtain or electronic shutter. More than 108 RAW/RAW+JPEG or 999 JPEG under maker card conditions. Reduced-resolution 6K Photo 30 fps and 4K Photo 60/30 fps are separate
Stabilisation detail
Five-axis Body I.S. rated 6.5 stops with H-ES12060 at 60 mm; compatible-lens Dual I.S. 2 also 6.5 stops with H-FS14140 at 140 mm, CIPA yaw/pitch

Video

Highest video resolution
4992 × 3744 at 29.97 fps
Video detail
Highest internal resolution maker-labelled Anamorphic 6K 4992×3744 4:3 up to 29.97p, 4:2:0 10-bit. C4K 4096×2160 and UHD 3840×2160 up to 59.94p in 4:2:0 10-bit; 4:2:2 10-bit up to 29.97p, including ALL-Intra options. V-Log L preinstalled; recording duration subject to media, power and operating conditions
Audio
Stereo microphone and monaural speaker; 3.5 mm microphone/line input and headphones, optional DMW-XLR1

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder
Electronic
Screen size
3″
Screen dots
1,840,000
Touchscreen
Yes
Tilting screen
Yes
Display detail
Free-angle 3-inch 3:2 touch LCD with approximately 1.84 million dots
Viewfinder detail
OLED approximately 3.68 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.76× 35 mm-equivalent magnification under maker conditions; 60/120 fps display

Connections and design

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)
410 photographs
Body weight
647 g
Release detail
Maker Japan confirms first sale 25 June 2021; headline month avoids assuming an exact UK day. Digital Camera World's review did not test fast-moving burst subjects or face/body video tracking; its favourable AF findings concern ordinary stills and selected-point transitions
Recording media
Two SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I/UHS-II slots; recording modes require appropriate speed class
Ports
USB-C SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1, full-size HDMI Type A, 2.5 mm remote, flash-sync socket and 3.5 mm audio connections
Wireless connections
Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2; wireless live streaming through LUMIX Sync or Wi-Fi router. 5 GHz unavailable in some regions
Battery life detail
DMW-BLK22 7.2 V 2200 mAh 16 Wh; CIPA approximately 410 shots with H-FS12060 or 400 with H-ES12060. One-second power-save EVF 1200 shots conditional, not headline
Charging
USB charging, power supply and Power Delivery; dedicated charger included
Dimensions
Approximately 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4 mm excluding protrusions
Weight detail
Approximately 647 g body only or 727 g with battery and one SD card
Materials
Dust/splash-resistant, not waterproof; maker operating range −10 to 40 °C
In the box
Body cap, hot-shoe cover, eyecup, flash-sync cap, battery-grip connector cover, shoulder strap, battery, charger, AC adapter, USB A–C cable and cable holder; lens accessories vary by kit

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Internal 10-bit C4K/4K recording
  • Dual UHS-II SD slots
  • Wireless live-streaming support

Cons

  • Contrast autofocus rather than phase detection
  • Body weighs 647 g without battery
  • ISO 100 is an expanded setting

Closest rivals

Model
TypeSensorMegapixelsLensVideoBody weightReleased
OlympusPEN E-P7
MirrorlessFour Thirds20.3Micro Four Thirds3840 × 2160 at 30 fps289 gJun 2021
OlympusOM-D E-M10 Mark IV
MirrorlessFour Thirds20.3Micro Four Thirds3840 × 2160 at 30 fps335 gAug 2020
OM SYSTEMOM-5
MirrorlessFour Thirds20.4Micro Four Thirds4096 × 2160 at 24 fps366 gNov 2022

Sources

  1. help.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-lumix-s-series-model-…
  2. news.panasonic.com/jp/press/jn210526-3
  3. panasonic.jp/dc/products/DC-GH5M2.html
  4. photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_gh5_ii_review
  5. digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-gh5-ii-review

Photo: panasonicjp.scene7.com

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