Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH4→Lumix Lumix GH5 II

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

You own

Lumix

GH4

£349

2014

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix GH5 II

£899 (+£550)

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 Lumix GH5 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GH4	Lumix GH5 II
Price	£349	£899
Released	2014	2021	↑
Sensor	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	20MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps	4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection	225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology
Stabilisation	None (no body IBIS)	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	900 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	560g (with battery and card)	727g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification	EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	2× SD UHS-II

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