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GH5 II vs GH5S
Quick take: The GH5 II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the GH5S is the most affordable; only the GH5 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH5 IILumix · 2021 | GH5SLumix · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £549 usedBest |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 10.2MP Micro Four Thirds multi-aspect (dual native ISO) |
| Resolution | 20.3MPBest | 10.3MP |
| Video | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log | C4K/4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 400 Mbps All-Intra, V-Log L, VFR to 240 fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 225-area, AF down to -5 EV |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | No IBIS (lens O.I.S. / electronic) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 11fps (7fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 727g (with battery and card) | 660g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF | Electronic OLED, 3.68M dots, 0.76x |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | USB 3.1, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, full-size HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, timecode in/out, flash sync |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GH5 II
GH5S
Portrait
5.7/10
4.8/10
Street
5.2/10
5.0/10
Travel
5.1/10
4.3/10
Wedding & Events
5.8/10
4.7/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
4.5/10
Filmmaking
6.1/10
5.7/10
Documentary
6.2/10
4.7/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
5.2/10
Landscape
5.1/10
3.4/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
5.2/10
Casual
4.8/10
3.8/10
Food
6.2/10
5.0/10
Macro
7.3/10
6.1/10
Architecture
5.1/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
4.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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