Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GH5 II was unveiled 7 years after the GH4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GH5 II grades versus the GH4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 II features external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GH5 II compared to the GH4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 II and GH4 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 II and GH4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH5 II to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH5 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.