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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
56
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Launched February 2022
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GH6 (25MP) and GH5 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GH6 was revealed 5 years later than the GH5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GH6 matches up against the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Panasonic GH5

 GH6 GH5 
ReleasedFebruary 2022January 2017Fresher by 63 months
Screen resolution1840k1620kSharper screen (+220k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic GH6

 GH5 GH6 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic GH5

 GH6 GH5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH6 has physical dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GH6 vs the GH5.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH6 and GH5 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH6 and GH5.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic GH6 to offer extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer GH6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH6
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery (360 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH6
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
69
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (360 shots)
68
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH6
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
low battery (360 per charge)
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (5760 x 2880 pixels)
does have external mic socket
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-02-22 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-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 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5776 x 4336 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 5760x2880 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 823g (1.81 lb) 725g (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 360 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLK22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $2,198 $1,298