Panasonic GH5 II

Panasonic GH5 II is Panasonic's Pro Mirrorless camera first released on July of 2021. It comes with a 20 MegaPixel, CMOS Four Thirds sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 5184 x 3888. It is also known as "Lumix DC-GH5M2" in some countries.

Panasonic launched this camera as a way to upgrade the previous Panasonic GH5 (Read Full Comparison) & then released the newer Panasonic GH6 (Read Full Comparison) as a way to upgrade this model.

The GH5 II stands at #50 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & all around #119 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. You can look at our Smart camera search to get camera listings based on your personalized criteria.

The following is a diagram of multiple criteria used in the scoring system.

The Panasonic GH5 II has a history of related cameras. Listed below, you can check out all past and newer models along with key specs.

You can see the GH5 II from several angles in the gallery here.

Below is a shortlist of advantages and drawbacks of the Panasonic GH5 II based on features which are generally seen as essential in a camera.

The dimension of the sensor on the Panasonic GH5 II is 17.3mm x 13mm (Four Thirds). The 225 mm² sensor has the ability to resolve 5184 x 3888 pixels at aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera has Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). Optical stabilization is superior than digital stabilization since the latter might lead to cropping.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The CMOS sensor has 20MP and gives a native ISO range of 200 to 25600. This ISO can be extended digitally to a minimum of 100. RAW photos are saved which means that you have wider margin for error.

Panasonic chose to skip the low pass filter on the Panasonic GH5 II. This can result in more sharp pictures but might cause moire in certain situations.

The picture underneath displays the GH5 II's sensor dimensions when compared to other common sizes. The GH5 II sensor has a crop factor of 2.1 and is shown in green.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Panasonic GH5 II is 1.60 lbs (727 gr or 25.64 oz) & the over all size of the camera is 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4"). The weight of general Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 gr and the Panasonic GH5 II is very similar when compared to various competitors.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Down below is a shot of the Panasonic GH5 II alongside a soft drink to help you get a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will show the button layout on the GH5 II.

The GH5 II uses the Micro Four Thirds mount and has 162 lenses available on the market. Below is a few of the lenses we have in our database which will fit the GH5 II.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Samyang 7.5mm F3.5 UMC Fisheye MFT8mmf/3.5 197g

Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO33mmf/1590g

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ12-50mmf/3.5-6.3 211g

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk285mmf/1.4548g

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro60mmf/2.8 186g

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 90-250mm f2.890-250mmf/2.8 3270g

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM150mmf/2.9-2.8 895g

The GH5 II has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that feature NFC and / or Bluetooth support can be used wirelessly by smartphones. You can easily transfer photos and oftentimes alter settings with no need to connect straight to the camera.

A few applications even provide a Liveview and press the shutter when you aren't close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI port, it can be hooked up to an external display. Nearly all cameras enable you to charge the battery with the USB socket.

The highest video resolution on the Panasonic GH5 II is 4992 x 3744 and you can capture in MPEG-4, H.264 and H.265 format. 3744p gives a outstanding resolution for video recording. You are able to crop to Full HD to get cleaner results. Beware of the considerable file sizes and make sure you get good SD cards that have fast write speed. The camera does feature both headphone and microphone support making it incredibly useful while capturing audio.

Panasonic GH5 II has got environment sealing which makes it a great candidate for use in tricky environments. This can be particularly beneficial any time you are unsure about the elements you might face in outdoor photography.

The Panasonic GH5 II comes with a 3" fully articulated display boasting a resolution of 1,840k dots.

The display is selfie friendly for self portraits and even group photos if necessary. Moreover the display is touch friendly which means that you are able to switch focus points as well as adjust settings with your fingers.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The View Finder specs for Panasonic GH5 II are below:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• Resolution 3,680k dots
• Coverage 100 percent
• Magnification 0.76x

For sunny outdoor situations which make the camera screens washed out and tricky to see, viewfinders will be very helpful.

Panasonic GH5 II has the ability to shoot continuously at 12.0 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8000 sec. The camera also has silent electronic shutter of 1/16000 sec. Keep in mind that the electronic shutter might cause "rolling shutter" in certain circumstances.

Panasonic GH5 II has external flash ability but is without built in flash.

Panasonic GH5 II has just Contrast Detect AF & does not have Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is more quicker and precise compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera comes with Face detect which can be useful for people photography.

The Sensor comes with 225 focus points to select from. Panasonic GH5 II has tap to focus. You are able to use your fingers to shift where you focus. It also includes Tracking AF for things on the move. Panasonic GH5 II comes with manual focus if required in low light situations or you need to have more precise focus control.

The battery power (DMW-BLK22) on the Panasonic GH5 II is fashioned to last for 400 pictures as per the CIPA specifications which is less as compared with it's competition. The typical Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X features the highest (870) battery life in this kind of cameras.

Listed below is a number of Pro Mirrorless cameras with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
GH5 II vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
GH5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon R3
GH5 II vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
GH5 II vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
GH5 II vs M11700 yesnono

The following graph displays a summation of the Panasonic GH5 II for specific kinds of photography. To read more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Panasonic GH5 II receives a score of 77 which is wonderful, meaning that it is a fantastic choice to use for portrait images. Shooting portrait images favors heavily to sensor size, support for RAW files and potential to use external lighting.

Having a very good rating of 74, the Panasonic GH5 II is a good pick to use in street photography. A good street photography camera comes with a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A very good sports photography rating of 70 means the Panasonic GH5 II is a respectable fit for taking photos of sports. A camera must have good autofocus and continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is super crucial when choosing a travel camera. On the whole, the Panasonic GH5 II gets a above average 69 as a travel camera which is a respectable pick to take on your trips.

For anybody planning to purchase a digital camera for landscape photos, the most essential factor will be image quality. The Panasonic GH5 II with it's great rating of 76 as a landscape camera is a excellent choice within the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging ought to posses a articulating display screen, mic input and ideally image stabilization. Considering all things, the Panasonic GH5 II is a superb option for vlogging as it delivers a awesome score of 76.

If you are interested in alternatives to the GH5 II, below is a number of the top rated cameras which fall within the family of Pro Mirrorless.

The chart down below will give you a bird's eye view of the GH5 II versus it's highest ranking rivals mentioned above.

Following are additional cameras you might consider as alternate options. To read through a complete comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.