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GH5vs Lumix GH5 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix GH5 Lumix GH5 (2017) Starting from £699 new Best for Video, filmmaking & hybrid shooting View GH5
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Lumix Lumix GH5 II Lumix Lumix GH5 II (2021) Starting from £899 new Best for Video, vlogging, documentary View Lumix GH5 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (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.

Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

GH5 (2017)

  • Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
  • YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
  • Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
  • GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up

Lumix GH5 II (2021)

  • Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
  • Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing

Quick take: The gh5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GH5 (2017)Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Price £699 £899
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.3MP 20.3MP
Video 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming
Autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology
Stabilisation IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)
Battery Life ~410 shots (CIPA) 900 shots (CIPA)
Weight 725g (with battery and card) 727g (body only)
Dimensions 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots 2× SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone
Genre GH5Lumix GH5 II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
8.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Street
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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