Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Jan. 4, 2017.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.7 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.6 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 225 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

DMW-BLF19

The battery of this camera can last up to 410 shots per charge with the included DMW-BLF19 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 225

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 23.9
DXO dynamic range 13.0
DXO low light ISO 807.0
DXO overall score 77.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Jan. 4, 2017
Body type SLR-style mirrorless
brand Panasonic
msrp $696.00
model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
predecessor model Panasonic GH4

Lense

Focal length multiplier 2x
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 128

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Storage slots 2
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 12.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 60
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 410 shots
Battery model DMW-BLF19
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 725 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fully Articulated
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600
Min native ISO 200
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor resolution 20
Sensor size Four Thirds
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
Yes
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots