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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

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4.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • best blend of sharp photos and pro-grade video
  • nicely balanced contrast and saturation with a good dynamic range
  • Build quality is excellent

Cons

  • today it just looks outdated
  • autofocus is a little behind the pack
  • autofocus can hunt a bit in video

Key specs

  • Live MOS
  • Four Thirds
  • 17.3x13 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5184, 3888 px
  • Micro Four Thirds
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.2 in
  • yes

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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

Pros

  • best blend of sharp photos and pro-grade video
  • nicely balanced contrast and saturation with a good dynamic range
  • Build quality is excellent
  • large grip fits comfortably in your hand and all the key controls are readily
  • it s also excellent for checking the sharpness of still images
  • both impressively speedy and highly flexible
  • overall performance of Dual IS 2 to be excellent
  • is capable of producing pictures that are extravagantly rich in detail
  • Fast
  • accurate
  • highly configurable and capable of tracking moving subjects remarkably

Cons

  • today it just looks outdated
  • autofocus is a little behind the pack
  • autofocus can hunt a bit in video
  • Autofocus lag was too brief to measure with our equipment
  • distinctly-shaped video record button
  • lack of phase detection autofocus for better tracking
  • only compatible with Panasonic lenses
  • weak digestion system
  • Panasonic lens is is not 3-4 stops
  • 5 axis IBIS is only offering an additional 1-2 stops
  • anti-aliasing filter has also been removed in order to increase resolution

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5184 x 3888 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image sensor formatFour Thirds
Sensor size0.68 in
Sensor photo detectors22.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5184 x 3888 px
ProcessorVenus Engine
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Optics and focus
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds
Digital zoom4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)2.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier2x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points225
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Filter diameter2.44 in
Phase detection autofocusno
Number of AF points (contrast)225
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 sec
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesno
Flash sync speed1/250s
Built-in flashno
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive12.0 fps
Scene modesPortrait
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)12.0 fps
Speed (RAW)12.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight22.75 oz
Width5.45 in
Height3.86 in
Depth3.44 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)410
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1860.0 mAh
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage7.2 V
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Languages supportMulti
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Boosted ISO minimum100
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • RAW
  • JPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Image stabilization axis5-axis
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.2 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display aspect ratio3:2
Screen dots1620000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution3680000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification1.52 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 3
Eye relief0.83 in
Separate info displayno
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max resolution (highest frame rate)3840 x 2160
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)180.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate180.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • Dual SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif
  • RAW
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeFull-size
USB portyes
USB connector typeUSB Type-C
USB version3.1
Headphone portyes
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2 BLE
Firewireno

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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (44)

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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 21.04.2017
Panasonic Lumix GH5 Digital Camera Review

Our lab-tested review of Panasonic's new flagship GH5 mirrorless video camera.

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Olympus OM-D E-M1 II Vs Panasonic Lumix GH5 Video
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 II Vs Panasonic Lumix GH5 Video

David Thorpe compares the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with the Panasonic Lumix GH5 in his latest video.

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 Micro Four Thirds Video Review
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Panasonic Lumix GH5 Micro Four Thirds Video Review

David Thorpe reviews Panasonic's flagship Lumix GH5 MFT camera that's billed as the ultimate video and stills camera.

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 Expert Review
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Panasonic Lumix GH5 Expert Review
4.5

Read our full review of the Panasonic Lumix GH5 - the ultimate video and stills camera - with FullHD video at 180fps, 4K video at 60fps, 6K photo at 30fps, and 20mp stills at 12fps - the camera offers everything you could possibly want.

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 review - Amateur Photographer
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Panasonic Lumix GH5 review - Amateur Photographer
4.5

With its outstanding 4K video capabilities, the GH5 is a force to be reckoned with, says Audley Jarvis

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 review
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Published: 22.11.2018
Panasonic Lumix GH5 review
4.5

Blurring the lines between stills and video

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic LUMIX GH5 Review - The Micro 4/3 strikes back. A Nikon/Canon User Perspective
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Published: 27.02.2018
Panasonic LUMIX GH5 Review - The Micro 4/3 strikes back. A Nikon/Canon User Perspective

Panasonic LUMIX GH5 Review – I’ve been shooting with Nikon for way too long. Early in 2016, I decided to sell all of my Nikon gears and made a switch to Canon ecosystem for still and motion picture works. It’s also been a year where I hear many positive remarks about the Panasonic LUMIX GH4. […]

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Shutterbug’s Top 10 Favorite Cameras & Lenses of 2017
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Published: 05.01.2018
Shutterbug’s Top 10 Favorite Cameras & Lenses of 2017

Another year has come and gone, which means it’s time for Shutterbug to once again pick our favorite cameras and lenses of the past 12 months. With so much great photo gear to choose from in 2017, it was a difficult task. The below list though is a good summation of the cameras and lenses Shutterbug’s editors and writers most enjoyed shooting with last year.

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 03.04.2017
Panasonic Lumix GH5 Review | Photography Blog
5.0

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 is one of the most hotly-anticipated cameras of 2017, offering even more video options than its popular predecessor and seriously beefed up photo capabilities. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix GH5 review complete with with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Review
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Published: 11.04.2017
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Review
4.3

The Panasonic GH5 is packed full of features for both video and stills shooters. How does Panasonic's flagship camera measure up to expectations? Read our review to find out. Read more

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic GH5 Real World Autofocus and Low Light Test (Kind of) - Luminous Landscape
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Published: 02.08.2017
Panasonic GH5 Real World Autofocus and Low Light Test (Kind of) - Luminous Landscape

You can argue that the Panasonic GH5 (Amazon)is a litmus test, telling us at least as much about the people who love it or loathe it as the camera itself. I might agree with you. It helps draw a bright line among video shooters, stills shooters and hybrid shooters. Among landscape shooters, sports shooters, and interview [Read More]

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 review: hands-on first look - Amateur Photographer
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 review: hands-on first look - Amateur Photographer

Andy Westlake takes an advance look at Panasonic’s new Micro Four Thirds stills/video powerhouse

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic GH5 review | Camera Jabber
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Published: 11.11.2017
Panasonic GH5 review | Camera Jabber
5.0

Panasonic has given the GH5 the type of specification that videographers dream of and its still feature set isn't too shabby either

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 27.03.2017
Panasonic Lumix GH5 review - Cameralabs
4.5

The Lumix GH5 is Panasonic's flagship camera, aimed at enthusiasts and video pros. It features a 20 Megapixel sensor that's stabilized in the body, there's twin SD slots, quicker focusing, 9fps bursts, Wifi and Bluetooth. But it's the video that really impresses: unlimited 4k up to 60p with internal recording. Check out my in-depth Lumix GH5 review!…

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Roving Rachel does the ​Panasonic Lumix GH5
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Published: 13.04.2017
Roving Rachel does the ​Panasonic Lumix GH5

With the latest hybrid camera about to stock the shelves in Australia, I gave it a test drive for Good Gear Guide readers.

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