Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II MFT Mirrorless Camera (2021)

MSRP 1698 USD62% Neofiliac69% External
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Product Overview

Panasonic LUMIX GH5M2 is the second generation Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera of the video-focused GH5 loved by many youtubers. With this upgrade, Panasonic has stuck to its guns and further improved the camera's video capabilities.
The new 20.3 MP MOS sensor with Anti-Reflective coating offers clearer images and better flare resistance at the sensor level. The built-in image stabilization on the GH5M2 is, unsurprisingly, upgraded over its predecessor to make ultra-low shutter speeds more usable and handheld videography less strenuous.
The GH5M2 also has some new tech, including the adoption of USB-C port as well as easy video streaming features (wired or wirelessly) that cater to the needs of modern content creators.
Last but not least, the GH5M2 is preinstalled with V-Log L, which affords the videographer 12 stops of dynamic range for post processing.
The GH5M2 is unveiled with a note that the GH6 is under development.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Fully articulated LCD
  • 6.5 stops of IBIS
  • Good 12.0 fps burst rate
  • Weather-sealed
  • Viewfinder with great 1.52x magnification
  • Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
  • 200 base ISO
  • Low 20 MP resolution

What external reviewers found***

External score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Outstanding dynamic range
  • Excellent image quality
  • Great image quality in 4k and 6k burst photo modes
  • Well-built and incredibly comfortable
Cons
  • No HDMI port
  • Not as fast or reliable as the GH5
  • Not waterproof
  • Bulky and heavy
  • No Raw recording
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wireless Connectivity
802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2 LE

Construction

Form Factor
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
20 MP (5184 x 3888)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono

Dimensions

Size | Depth
87 mm / 3.43 in
Size | Height
98 mm / 3.86 in
Size | Width
139 mm / 5.47 in
Weight
727 g / 25.69 oz

Display

Aspect Ratio
3:2
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Fully articulated TFT LCD
Resolution
1,840,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
1.52x
Viewfinder | Refresh Rate
120fps / 60fps
Viewfinder | Resolution
3,680,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic

Function

AE Bracketing
±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Autofocus
225 focus points
Crop Factor
2.0
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
6.5 stops
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
200 ~ 25600 (expands to 100 ~ 25600)
Operating Temperature
-10C to 40C
Processor
Venus Engine
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Video Recording
Up to 4K DCI 60fps up to 200Mbps / 4K DCI 30fps up to 400Mbps
Weather Resistance
Yes

Performance

Battery Life
400 shots
Battery Life | Stills
400 shots
Battery Life | Video
60 min (4K) / 70 min (FHD)
Dynamic Range
12 stops
Max Burst Rate
12.0 fps
Shutter Speed
1/16000 s (electronic) / 1/8000 s (mechanical) ~ 60 s
Storage
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)

Production

Availability
2021-06
Battery
DMW-BLK22 lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2021-05-25
Model Name
Lumix DC-GH5M2

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External Reviews

cameralabs[1]

Reviewer score 71%
Reviewers from cameralabs have found the following***:
The Lumix GH6 will have a new sensor and image processor capable of 4k 120p and 10 bit 5.7k up to 60p, and a price tag of around $2500. Panasonic also announced a new Leica DG 25-50mm f1.7 zoom to arrive at the same time as the GH6.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Large full-frame sensor
  • Full-frame image stabilisation
  • Live streaming direct from Panasonic’s own range
Cons
  • Not as powerful as the GH5

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
Panasonic did a good job updating the aging GH5, a 2017 release. The GH5 II is still a 4K camera, fine for many projects, but not bleeding edge. If you want to record at higher resolutions, you may want to hold out and wait for the 5.7K GH6.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • High-quality 4K video
  • V-Log L included
  • Excellent autofocus
Cons
  • No HDMI port
  • No Raw recording

rtings[3]

Reviewer score 33%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The Panasonic GH5 II is great for landscape photography. Its sensor has decent RAW noise handling capability at higher ISO levels. Image quality is excellent, and the camera feels incredibly comfortable to use. It delivers good overall video quality in 4k and has fantastic internal recording capability. However, its autofocus system is only decent at tracking moving subjects.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Excellent battery life
  • Outstanding dynamic range
  • Incredibly comfortable and well-built design
  • Great image quality in 4k and 6k burst photo modes
  • Well-built and incredibly comfortable
  • Exceptional dynamic range and excellent noise...
Cons
  • Bulky and heavy
  • Autofocus system is only decent at tracking moving subjects
  • Bulkier and heavier
  • No recording time limit
  • Not waterproof

techradar[4]

Reviewer score 85%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
The GH5 II has the same 20.3MP sensor as the GH5, but with an anti-reflective coating. It can record 4:2:0 10-bit C4K and 4K video at 60/50fps and anamorphic. 6K mode your images will be 18MP in size; in 4K, they're 8MP. There's also a Variable Frame Rate mode for fast- and slow-motion output.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Excellent image quality
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • Not the best stills performer
  • Micro Four Thirds sensor

trustedreviews[5]

Reviewer score 78%
Reviewers from trustedreviews have found the following***:
The GH5 II uses a similar sensor to the original. It’s a 20.3-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, and the only difference seems to be the addition of an anti-reflective design to minimise flare from bright lights. Performance is largely on a par with the GH5 – which is to say it's decent. Image quality is fairly impressive considering the physically small size of the sensor. Details are sharp and colours clean in optimal lighting conditions.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Impressive image quality
  • Excellent battery life
  • Fast autofocus
Cons
  • Not as fast or reliable as the GH5

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References

  1. ^ Panasonic Lumix GH5 II review so far. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/panasonic-lumix-gh5-ii-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  2. ^ Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dc-gh5-ii. 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  3. ^ Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II Camera Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/camera/reviews/panasonic/lumix-gh5-ii. 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  4. ^ Panasonic GH5 Mark II review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/panasonic-gh5-mark-ii. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  5. ^ Panasonic Lumix GH5 II Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-gh5-ii. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

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