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Panasonic GH5 Review

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    Main Features

    • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
    • ISO 200 - 25600( expands to 100)
    • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
    • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 12.0fps continuous shooting
    • 4K at 60fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    • 10-bit 4:2:2 at 4K/30p Internal Color
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 725g. 139 x 98 x 87 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
    • Replaced Panasonic GH4
    • Replaced by Panasonic GH5 II
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    Panasonic GH5 Overview

    Updated: May 25, 2021

    First introduced in January 2017 , Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 is a 20.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body, Fully articulated touch screen and Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Panasonic replaced the older Panasonic GH4 with this model and later GH5 was replaced with Panasonic GH5 II. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
    Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 vs Panasonic GH4
    Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 vs Panasonic GH5 II

    Panasonic GH5 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Panasonic GH5 is a member of Panasonic's GH series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Panasonic GH Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Panasonic GH6
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    2022 25.2MP - Four Thirds 139 x 100 x 100mm 823g
    Panasonic GH5 II
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    2021 20.0MP - Four Thirds 139 x 98 x 87mm 727g
    Panasonic GH5S
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    2018 10.0MP - Four Thirds 139 x 98 x 87mm 660g
    Panasonic GH5
    2017 20.0MP - Four Thirds 139 x 98 x 87mm 725g
    Panasonic GH4
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    2014 16.0MP - Four Thirds 133 x 93 x 84mm 560g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Panasonic GH6 vs GH5 II vs GH5S vs GH5 vs GH4

    Alternative Model names found for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5: DMCGH5, DMC GH5 and GH 5.


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    Panasonic GH5 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Panasonic GH5 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit)
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    5-axis Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    4K at 60fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    No crop on 4K Videos
    10-bit 4:2:2 at 4K/30p Internal Color
    Touch Screen
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    25.600 Max ISO
    225 Focus Points
    Large 3.20" Screen
    1.620k dots LCD Resolution
    1/8000s High Shutter Speed
    1/16000s Electronic Shutter Speed
    12.0fps Max Continuous Shooting Speed
    External Microphone Port
    External Headphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    3680kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    0.76x magnification - Large Viewfinder
    2 Storage Slots
    180fps High Speed Video
    Flash Sync Port
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    4K Photo (8MP photos)
    6K Photo (18MP photos)
    Post Focus Mode
    Focus Bracketing
    Focus Stacking
    Dual-axis Electronic Level
    Remote control with a smartphone
    EV -4 Focus Sensitivity
    High Video bit rate of 400mbps
    Magnesium Alloy body elements
    Compatible with fast UHS-II cards
    Webcam Functionality
    S-Log Recording
    HLG/HDR Video Recording
    USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
    Full-size HDMI Port
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    CONs
    Low Battery Life: 410 shots

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    Panasonic GH5 Physical Specs
    Panasonic GH5 weighs 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz) and has external dimensions of 139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 468g, Panasonic GH5 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 87mm, it is not small either, 32mm thicker than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Panasonic GH5 with the dimensions:

    Panasonic GH5 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Panasonic GH5 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Panasonic GH5, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Panasonic GH5 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Panasonic GH5 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Panasonic GH5 size with the camera that it replaced: Panasonic GH4. Panasonic GH4 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Panasonic GH5.


    Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GH4 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GH4 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Panasonic GH5 with its main competitors:

    Panasonic GH5 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs GH5 Thickness vs GH5
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic G9
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    658g 67g lighter 92mm 5mm thicker
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Sony A7 III
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    650g 75g lighter 74mm 13mm thinner
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic GH5 II
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    727g 2g heavier 87mm equal thickness
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic GH4
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    560g 165g lighter 84mm 3mm thinner
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic G7
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    410g 315g lighter 77mm 10mm thinner
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic S5
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    714g 11g lighter 82mm 5mm thinner
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic GH6
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    823g 98g heavier 100mm 13mm thicker
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic GH5S
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    660g 65g lighter 87mm equal thickness

    Weather Sealing

    Panasonic GH5 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Panasonic GH5 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Panasonic GH5 weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Panasonic GH5 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Panasonic GH5 has a Micro Four Thirds lens mount and currently there are 121 native lenses available for this mount. MFT is one of the most mature and diverse mount in the Mirrorless camera world. Panasonic offers a big selection of MFT lenses with high optical quality. Other main contributor of the system, Olympus also offers similarly well regarded lenses. Third party lens manufacturers keeps on offering more lenses for the system every day as well.

    GH5 also has a Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on GH5. Panasonic claims that the image stabilization of GH5 is effective up to 5.0 stops. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC.

    Weather-sealed Lenses for Panasonic GH5

    There are 41 lenses with weather sealing for Panasonic GH5 that you can couple with its weather-sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Panasonic GH5 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Panasonic GH5
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
    80-300mm FourThirds 382gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
    50mm FourThirds 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
    24-120mm FourThirds 210gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
    200-800mm FourThirds 1120gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    100-400mm FourThirds 655gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    24-120mm FourThirds 320gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
    200-800mm FourThirds 985gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
    28-84mm FourThirds 91gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with GH5 classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Walk Around Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Panasonic GH5 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Panasonic GH5 Sensor and Photography Features

    Panasonic GH5 has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. GH5 has a native ISO range of 200 - 25600 which can be boosted to 100 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Panasonic GH5 is not the highest resolution Four Thirds camera. Panasonic GH6 with its 25.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GH6 or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Panasonic GH5 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Panasonic GH5 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 77 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Panasonic GH5 here.

    Anti-Aliasing Filter

    Another important feature about Panasonic GH5's sensor is the lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter. Removing anti-aliasing filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but on the other side it also increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

    Let's look at how the size of the Panasonic GH5's Four Thirds sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Panasonic GH5 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Panasonic GH5 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Panasonic GH5 LCD and Viewfinder

    Panasonic GH5 has a Fully Articulated 3.20-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,620k dots. Articulated screens are more video oriented compared to only tilting or fixed screens. On the other hand, photography oriented users generally prefer tilting screens. The Panasonic GH5's 3.20" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Panasonic GH5 back view and LCD

    For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Panasonic GH5 will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of GH5's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.


    GH5 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 3,680kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.76x (35mm equivalent).

    Panasonic GH5 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Panasonic GH5 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n/ac with Bluetooth 4.2 LE) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. Panasonic GH5's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our GH5. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect GH5 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) port.

    Panasonic GH5 Battery

    Panasonic GH5 is powered by DMW-BLF19 battery which provides a battery life of 410 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 387 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Pro Mirrorless Cameras

    Panasonic GH5
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    Olympus E-M1X with its 870shots is the model with longest battery life among Pro Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Panasonic GH5 vs Olympus E-M1X or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Panasonic GH5 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic G9
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    3840 x 2160 400shots Yes Yes No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Sony A7 III
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    3840 x 2160 610shots Yes Yes Yes
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic GH5 II
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    4992 x 3744 400shots Yes Yes No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic GH4
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    4096 x 2160 500shots Yes No No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic G7
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    3840 x 2160 350shots Yes No No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic S5
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    3840 x 2160 440shots Yes Yes No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic GH6
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    5760 x 2880 360shots Yes Yes No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Camera Panasonic GH5S
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    4096 x 2160 440shots Yes Yes No

    Panasonic GH5 Video Features

    With Panasonic GH5, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p fps with bit rates up to 400 mbps and save in MPEG-4, AVCHD and H.264 formats. Panasonic GH5's 4K is the common standard resolution in consumer video world.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart

    A great advantage of Panasonic GH5 while shooting video at resolution of 4K is that there is no crop factor so you can use your lens at its actual focal length.


    No Video Recording Limit

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 doesn't have the 30 minutes max video recording limitation that many cameras have, so you can keep recording non-stop until either your storage is full or battery is depleted or the camera over-heats.


    High-Speed Video

    GH5 features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 180fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 180fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 7.5x slower and longer than normal.


    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Panasonic GH5 also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Panasonic GH5 a very suitable camera high quality videography.

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    4K Photo Mode

    Utilizing its 4K Video recording abilities in a creative way, Panasonic GH5 sports a 4K Photo Mode where you can capture 8 MP photos from 4K videos. Using a software such as Adobe Lightroom on your PC or in-camera function, you can review the 4K video frame by frame and extract the image that you like the most.

    Panasonic GH5 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Panasonic GH5 can shoot continuously at max speed of 12.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. GH5 also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/16000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

    Flash

    Unfortunately GH5 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Panasonic GH5 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 225 points to choose from.

    Panasonic GH5 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Focus Stacking

    Macro shooters will love Panasonic GH5's Focus Stacking feature. In this mode, GH5 automatically composites multiple shots taken at different focal positions using focus bracketing to create a single image with maximum depth of field.

    Post Focus

    Panasonic GH5 has a special Post Focus mode which uses its 4K video and focus bracketing features together to shoot and stack a burst of images into a single image which you can change the focus point on the LCD screen after it is taken.



    What type of Photography is Panasonic GH5 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Panasonic GH5 in 5 different photography areas.

    Panasonic GH5 for Portrait Photography

    Panasonic GH5 has a score of 63 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Panasonic GH5 for Portrait Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

    Panasonic GH5 for Street Photography

    Panasonic GH5 has a score of 90 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Fully Articulated LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body

    Read the details of how we scored Panasonic GH5 for Street Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Street Photography

    Panasonic GH5 for Sports Photography

    Panasonic GH5 has a score of 71 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
    225 Focus Points
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Panasonic GH5 for Sports Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

    Panasonic GH5 for Daily Photography

    Panasonic GH5 has a score of 64 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    725g
    Body Thickness 87mm

    Read the details of how we scored Panasonic GH5 for Daily Photography

    Panasonic GH5 for Landscape Photography

    Panasonic GH5 has a score of 41 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Panasonic GH5 for Landscape Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

    Panasonic GH5 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Panasonic GH5 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Panasonic GH5 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Panasonic GH5

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Panasonic GH5 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Panasonic G9
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    Sony A7 III
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    Panasonic GH5 II
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    Panasonic GH4
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    Panasonic G7
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    Panasonic S5
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    Panasonic GH6
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    Panasonic GH5S
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    Panasonic GH5 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Panasonic GH5 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Panasonic GH5's price range.

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    Nikon D750
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    Sony A99
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    Panasonic GH5 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Panasonic GH5 has an Overall Score of 80/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 is ranked #62 out of 250 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #72 out of 1268 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #72 out of 1268 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #62 out of 250 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #47 out of 71 in Top Ranking Pro Mirrorless Cameras
    #6 out of 89 in Top Ranking Four Thirds Sensor Cameras
    #33 out of 199 in Top Ranking Cameras with Selfie friendly Screen
    #6 out of 67 in Top Ranking MFT Lens Mount Cameras
    #72 out of 386 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.76x)
    #63 out of 67 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Four Thirds sensor(725g)
    #31 out of 151 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fully Articulated Screen
    One of only 11 Cameras to have a 6K Video Recording
    One of only 22 Cameras to have a Full Size HDMI port
    Geek Score: 2

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    General
    Brand Panasonic
    Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
    Announced 2017-01-04
    Body Type SLR-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
    Number of Lenses 121
    Focal Length Multiplier 2x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fully Articulated
    Screen Size 3.20"
    Screen Resolution 1,620k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 3,680k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.76x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/8000s
    Max Electronic Shutter Speed 1/16000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Flash Modes Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 77
    DxO Color Depth 23.9
    DxO Dynamic Range 13.0
    DxO Low Light ISO 807
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Four Thirds
    Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm
    Sensor Area 224.90mm2
    Sensor Resolution 20 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888
    Max Native ISO 25,600
    Min Native ISO 200
    Min Boosted ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 225
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 725g
    Physical Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm
    Battery Life 410 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model DMW-BLF19
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
    Storage Slots 2


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