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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5

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Pros

  • Build quality is excellent
  • large grip fits comfortably in your hand and all the key controls are readily
  • best blend of sharp photos and pro-grade video

Cons

  • autofocus can hunt a bit in video
  • distinctly-shaped video record button
  • only compatible with Panasonic lenses

Key specs

  • Live MOS
  • Four Thirds
  • Micro Four Thirds
  • 2.8
  • 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 DMC-GH5 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5

Pros

  • Build quality is excellent
  • large grip fits comfortably in your hand and all the key controls are readily
  • best blend of sharp photos and pro-grade video
  • both impressively speedy and highly flexible
  • compact design and intuitive control
  • The camera performs really well
  • Panasonic GH5 s standard video modes is very good
  • Detail reproduction is very good
  • it s also excellent for checking the sharpness of still images
  • better noise reduction algorithms
  • This setup worked very well in our tests

Cons

  • autofocus can hunt a bit in video
  • distinctly-shaped video record button
  • only compatible with Panasonic lenses
  • autofocus is a little behind the pack
  • today it just looks outdated
  • lack of phase detection autofocus for better tracking
  • Panasonic lens is is not 3-4 stops
  • 5 axis IBIS is only offering an additional 1-2 stops
  • these tools are only applied to JPEGs processed in-camera
  • resolution only drops fractionally to 3200l/ph
  • There is no upper time limit on recording time

Panasonic Lumix DMC-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

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image sensor formatFour Thirds
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Optics and focus
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Filter diameter2.44 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Scene modesPortrait
Self-timeryes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speakersyes
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
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
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px
White balance modes
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.2 in
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display aspect ratio3:2
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder magnification1.52 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 3
Eye relief0.83 in
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • H.265
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate180.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots2
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
Microphone portyes
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2 BLE

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (45)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-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 DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 review: Hail the 4K king - Pocket-lint
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Pocket-lint
Published: 03.04.2017
Panasonic Lumix GH5 review: Hail the 4K king - Pocket-lint
5.0

Sure, it might be pipped in stills quality by the Fujifilm X-T2, but for video features and quality the Lumix GH5 is untouchable at this price point.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-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 DMC-GH5 Review: Review: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 mirrorless camera
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 17.05.2017
Review: Review: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 mirrorless camera
4.6

For the past couple of years my own personal and work camera has been a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 mirrorless camera. Easy to use, but with a great deal of

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 review
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PCMag India
Published: 21.07.2017
Panasonic Lumix GH5 review
4.0

One of the best hybrid micro four third cameras in the market, especially if you love shooting 4K videos

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Shutterbug’s Top 10 Favorite Cameras & Lenses of 2017
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Shutterbug
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 DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 review: A mirrorless video powerhouse
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New Atlas
Published: 10.07.2017
Panasonic Lumix GH5 review: A mirrorless video powerhouse

Panasonic's Lumix GH5 is a very thorough and exciting upgrade from the wildly popular GH4 micro 4/3rds camera. A prosumer-grade video rig in disguise as a stills shooter, it takes some of the most stunning and detailed video footage we've ever worked with, and packs in a dizzying array of features.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 2017 Roundup: $1200-2000 interchangeable lens cameras: crop-sensor
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DPReview
Published: 16.06.2017
2017 Roundup: $1200-2000 interchangeable lens cameras: crop-sensor

Photographers stepping up from entry-level or midrange ILCs have a lot of choices. In this updated roundup we're taking a look at enthusiast ILCs sporting APS-C and Four Thirds sensors in the $1200-2000 range.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-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 DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5
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Published: 23.03.2017
Panasonic Lumix GH5
5.0

Is Panasonic’s new flagship the new 4K video master?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-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 DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 sensor review: Best performer in the lineup
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DXOMARK
Published: 02.06.2017
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 sensor review: Best performer in the lineup

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is the latest in the company’s highly-respected GH-series of still and video hybrid models. Replacing the video enthusiast’s favorite GH4 as the flagship model in the lineup (though the GH4 will be kept on in the range for its lower price), the new camera has a Live MOS 20-Mpix Four-Thirds sensor with in-body 5-axis stabilization and 4K video at 60p with no cropping. 

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic GH5 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 04.01.2017
Panasonic GH5 Review | Camera Decision
4.0

Panasonic GH5 is a 20.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds sized CMOS sensor and Micro Four Thirds mount. Read our GH5 review to find its pros and cons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic GH5 review | Camera Jabber
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Camera Jabber
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 DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix GH5 review - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
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!…