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Lumix GH Series

Panasonic's video-first Micro Four Thirds flagship — four generations.

The Lumix GH series has been the benchmark for video-oriented Micro Four Thirds cameras for over a decade. The GH4 made history as the world's first consumer 4K camera. The GH5 raised the bar dramatically with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording and 4K/60p. The GH5 II added phase-detect AF; the GH6 raised the ceiling further with a new 25MP sensor and updated stabilisation.

📷 4 generations 💷 £ → £1700 current
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GH4
Generation 1
Lumix GH4
£349 Released 2014 The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
16MP 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection None (no body IBIS) 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) ~500 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 560g (with battery and card)
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GH5
Generation 2
Lumix GH5
£699 Released 2017 The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
20MP 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) ~410 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 646g (body only)
What's new in this generation
  • Resolution: 20MP (+4MP)
  • Video: 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording
  • Price: +£350 vs previous
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GH6
Generation 3
Lumix GH6
£1199 Released 2022 The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
25MP 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log Contrast-detect AF with subject detection 7.5-stop IBIS 14fps 560 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 739g (body only)
What's new in this generation
  • Resolution: 25MP (+5MP)
  • Stabilisation improved (7.5-stop IBIS)
  • Video: 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log
  • Price: +£500 vs previous
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GH7
Current generation
Lumix GH7
£1700 Released 2024 The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.
25MP 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) ~370 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 535g (body only)
What's new in this generation
  • Burst rate: 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)
  • Video: 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI
  • Price: +£501 vs previous
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All generations at a glance
Spec GH4 (2014) GH5 (2017) GH6 (2022) GH7 (2024)
Price £349£699£1199£1700
Resolution 16MP20MP25MP25MP
Video 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI
Stabilisation None (no body IBIS)IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)7.5-stop IBIS5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)14fps75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)
Battery ~500 shots (CIPA)~410 shots (CIPA)560 shots (CIPA)~370 shots (CIPA)
Weather Sealed YesYesYesYes
Weight 560g (with battery and card)646g (body only)739g (body only)535g (body only)