Lumix
GH5 2017
Best for Video, filmmaking & hybrid shooting
£699
list price · used from £350 at eBay
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GH5 vs PEN
Quick take: The PEN has the highest resolution at 20MP; the GH5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GH5 — Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting: 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.
Who should buy what
GH5 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH5Lumix · 2017 | PENOM System · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699Best | £849 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.4MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 646g (body only) | 393g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
PEN
Portrait
5.4/10
7.0/10
Street
5.0/10
7.8/10
Travel
5.1/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
4.6/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
5.2/10
Documentary
5.6/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
6.1/10
7.7/10
Landscape
4.9/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
8.1/10
Casual
3.9/10
6.3/10
Food
5.9/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.1/10
6.8/10
Architecture
4.9/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.9/10
Fun & simple
—
4.7/10
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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