Upgrade Guide
Lumix GM5→Lumix GH5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The GH5 improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most GM5 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the GH5
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Resolution20MP vs 16MP (+4MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) vs 5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF)
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Battery life~410 shots (CIPA) vs ~210 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2017 vs 2014)
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.
| Genre | GM5 | GH5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.9 | ||
| Street | -2.1 | ||
| Travel | -1.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.4 | ||
| Documentary | +2.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.8 | ||
| Landscape | +1.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.4 | ||
| Casual | -0.6 | ||
| Food | +1.5 | ||
| Macro | +3.0 | ||
| Architecture | +1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GM5 | GH5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £627 used | £352 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2017 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face/eye detection, 23-area, touch AF | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.) | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | |
| Burst Rate | 5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~210 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 211g (with battery) | 646g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 1.17M dots (field-sequential) | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed 16:9 touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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