Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH5→Lumix Lumix GH5 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GH5. 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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Battery life900 shots (CIPA) vs ~410 shots (CIPA)
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Generation4 years newer (2021 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH5 | Lumix GH5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH5 | Lumix GH5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £899 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| 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) | ↓ |
| 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 |
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