Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Review
Just like earlier models in the series, the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II ($1,699.99, body only) is a capable stills camera that puts its video features first. It uses the same stabilized 20MP sensor as the GH5, but ups processing power to get more out of it. There are some updates to the body, too, including the viewfinder. It's a worthwhile upgrade for system owners, and a top-flight choice for videographers, but not quite as good an all-around performer as the Fujifilm X-T4, our Editors' Choice winner in the class.Refreshes GH5 Design The GH5 II doesn't represent a massive change in concept or capabilities. For the upgrade, Panasonic stuck with the same image sensor, a 20MP Micro Four Thirds imager with support for 4K60 recording at 16:9, and 6K30 when using anamorphic lenses.
Another GH camera, the Lumix GH6, is coming later this year, but isn't set to replace the GH5 II. Instead, the GH6 promises higher-resolution recording, 5.7K60. Panasonic hasn't fully outlined its specs, ...
The mirrorless Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II puts video features first, with more robust 4K recording than its predecessor and other sensible upgrades.
Stabilized Micro Four Thirds sensor; Magnesium body with dust and splash protection; Dual UHS-II card slots; Broad library of autofocus lenses; Easily adapts manual focus glass; 10-bit 4K60 internal recording; Flat V-Log L profile included
Video autofocus can drift at 24fps; Doesn't support Raw video recording