Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mark II

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II review

The GH5 II adds a fewer feature enhancements to one of the strongest stills/video cameras on the market. Autofocus is improved but is still a weak point for 24p video capture, taking the gloss of what's otherwise a superlative video camera. Excellent image stabilization and a broad range of video support tools still make it one of the strongest options for 4K shooting under $3000.

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Review

The mirrorless Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II puts video features first, with more robust 4K recording than its predecessor and other sensible upgrades. 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, ...

Panasonic Lumix GH5 II Review

Superb video quality and options ; Excellent handling and build quality; Wireless live streaming; A minor upgrade over the GH5; Not the strongest stills performer;