Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4992 x 3744 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released July 2021
- Other Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
- Older Model is Panasonic GH5
- Replacement is Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Launched September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GM5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and GM5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

The GH5 II was released 6 years after the GM5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GH5 II scores against the GM5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Panasonic GM5
GH5 II | GM5 | |||
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Launched | July 2021 | ![]() | September 2014 | Newer by 84 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+919k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GH5 II
GM5 | GH5 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GM5
GH5 II | GM5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 II features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5 II and the GM5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 II and GM5 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 II and GM5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic GH5 II to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH5 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Also called | Lumix DC-GH5M2 | - |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2021-07-30 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 108 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,840k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 4992x3744 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 727 grams (1.60 lb) | 211 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 1136 | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLK22 | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,700 | $966 |