Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II Black 2025
The 20.3MP Live MOS sensor captures detailed stills, while 4K 60fps 10-bit internal recording and 6.5-stop IBIS deliver stable video in a 337g weather-sealed body. The included Leica 12-60mm lens, two extra batteries, backpack, and microphone make it a cost-effective, ready-to-shoot package right out of the box. Best for travel vloggers and hybrid shooters needing a lightweight, livestream-capable camera with reliable battery life and rugged build.
About This Camera
The 20.3MP Live MOS sensor captures detailed stills, while 4K 60fps 10-bit internal recording and 6.5-stop IBIS deliver stable video in a 337g weather-sealed body. The included Leica 12-60mm lens, two extra batteries, backpack, and microphone make it a cost-effective, ready-to-shoot package right out of the box. Best for travel vloggers and hybrid shooters needing a lightweight, livestream-capable camera with reliable battery life and rugged build.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
- Burst fps 12
- Video 4K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 727
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong battery (92th percentile) 92th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.33 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Autofocus
| AF Type | AFS (Single) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 180 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3680000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 410 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB PD |
| HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 727 | 579 | 609 | 610 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II | 73.7 | 100 | 97.8 | 71.9 | 80.1 | 40.6 | 91.7 | 84 | 81.5 | 94.6 | 91.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.3 | 95.6 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 99.9 | 97.3 | 96.9 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.6 | 87.9 | 94.7 | 93 | 89.5 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.9 | 88.7 | 94.8 | 90.7 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.5 | 99.5 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.8 | 89.5 | 95.3 | 88.3 | 84.9 | 53.5 | 90.8 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 90.2 | 88.8 | 99.8 | 84.7 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
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