Panasonic

Lumix GH5 II

Name: Panasonic Lumix GH5 II
Brand: Panasonic
Price: 1699 USD
Availability: InStock

MFT video workhorse with V-Log, streaming, and unlimited recording.

$1,699

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.3 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

12 fps

60 fps

IBIS

6.5-stop

Weight

727 g

Battery

410 shots

Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix GH5 II

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

First-party

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size

Panasonic Lumix GH5 II

139 × 98 × 87 mm

727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz)

139 × 98 × 87 mm · 727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair

5.0/ 10

· Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
· In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Fair

4.5/ 10

· 12fps burst — solid for most action
· Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Good

6.0/ 10

· 4K recording
· 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Limited

3.5/ 10

· Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
· IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Good

6.0/ 10

· 727g — manageable for travel
· Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Fair

4.5/ 10

· Animal subject recognition
· Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Excellent

8.0/ 10

· Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming
· 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs

Pros

✓ V-Log included
✓ Live streaming features
✓ IBIS

Cons

– MFT sensor
– Superseded by GH6/GH7
– 20MP

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix GH5 II

Sensor

Resolution20.3 MP

Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS

Sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm

AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)200

ISO max (native)25,600

ISO max (expanded)25,600

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter

Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec

Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology

AF points / zones225

AF frame coverage100 %

AF low-light limit-4 EV

Eye AFYes

Animal / bird AFYes

Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)12 fps

Burst (electronic)12 fps

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

RAW buffer depth108 frames

Video

Max resolution4K

4K max frame rate60 fps

Max video bit rate400 Mbps

Internal RAW videoNo

Log profileV-Log L / HLG

CodecsH.265, H.264, MOV, MP4

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes

IBIS effectiveness6.5 stops

Body

Weight727 g

Dimensions (W×H×D mm)138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4 mm

Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLK22

Battery life (CIPA)410 shots

Storage

Card slots2

Card typesSD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder

EVF resolution3,680,000 dots

EVF magnification0.76 ×

EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in

LCD typeFully articulating

TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1

HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)

Wi-FiYes

Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

BluetoothYes

Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds