Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH4→Lumix GH5 II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

GH4

£149 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH5 II

£979 (+£830)

2021

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH4. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GH5 II

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	GH4	GH5 II
Price	£149 used	£979
Released	2014	2021	↑
Sensor	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	20MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps	Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection	Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection
Stabilisation	None (no body IBIS)	5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	9fps	↓
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	410 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	560g (with battery and card)	727g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification	EVF
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	Fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD (UHS-II)

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