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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.
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Generation 1
Lumix GH4
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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Generation 2
Lumix GH5
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
725g (with battery and card)
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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Generation 3
Lumix Lumix GH5 II
20MP
4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming
225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology
5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)
900 shots (CIPA)
Weather sealed
727g (body only)
What's new in this generation
- Video: 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming
- Price: +£200 vs previous
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Generation 4
Lumix Lumix GH6
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: +£300 vs previous
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Current generation
Lumix GH7
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
All generations at a glance
| Spec | GH4 (2014) | GH5 (2017) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | GH7 (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £699 | £899 | £1199 | £1700 |
| Resolution | 16MP | 20MP | 20MP | 25MP | 25MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 5.7K/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) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 14fps | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) |
| Battery | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 725g (with battery and card) | 727g (body only) | 739g body only | 535g (body only) |