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Lumix GH5

The Lumix GH5 was a landmark in video-capable camera design — the world's first consumer camera to record 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internally with no recording time limit. It transformed independent filmmaking and cemented the GH series as the benchmark for video-oriented Micro Four Thirds cameras. With Dual IS 2 (combining body and lens stabilisation), a 3.2-inch fully articulating touchscreen, dual SD UHS-II slots, and a weather-sealed magnesium body, the GH5 offered a professional video feature set at an accessible price that no rival could match at launch.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Starting from
£699 new
Average price across retailers: ~£849
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Core
Released
2017
Sensor
20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution
20.3 MP
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm
Weight
725g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation
IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)
Burst Rate
12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)
Battery Life
~410 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording
Viewfinder
EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen
3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Memory Cards
Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI

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Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Great For
🎬
Vlogging & Video 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, unlimited recording, articulating screen — built for video work.
✈️
Travel Weather sealed, dual IS 2, and fully articulating screen make it a capable travel video and stills camera.
👤
Portrait Face detection and excellent colour science produce strong portrait results. MFT limits shallow DOF.
🦅
Wildlife 12fps burst and weather sealing suit wildlife. DFD AF is less reliable than phase-detect for tracking.
🏅
Sports & Action 12fps is competitive but contrast-detect AF limits reliability for fast unpredictable movement.
🏔️
Landscape Dual IS 2 and weather sealing work well for landscape. 20MP is adequate but not high-resolution.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Lumix GH Series
Panasonic's video-first Micro Four Thirds flagship — four generations.