Testseek.com have collected 162 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5.
March 2017
(89%)
162 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
883 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
10Bit 4
2
2 DCI 4K
No additional crop when shooting in 4K
Long battery life
Weathersealed
Excellent video quality
Dual SD card slots
Consistent still photo autofocusing
Customizable exterior
USBC connection
Superlative video
Strong image quality
In-body stabilization
10
3fps Raw capture
4K and 6K photo modes
Sturdy all-weather build
Dual UHS-II card slots
Vari-angle touch LCD
EVF
Wi-Fi
20MP sensor
Better per-pixel sharpness
Very good
Slightly improved dynamic range and high ISOs
Stellar 4K video up to 60p with no crop
6K Photo
Dual UHS-II SD slots
Good battery life for its class
Videographers who need high-spec video features
Photographers who need to capture both stills and video
New 20MP sensor gives increase in resolution without increase in noise
Highly impressive video specifications (4
2 10bit color
4K/60p)
Full sensor 4K capture with oversampling gives great detail
Big
High resolution viewfinder
Waveform and vectorsc
Extensive video specification
High-quality stills and video
High-quality EVF and vari-angle touch-screen
The editors didn't like
Menu is not organized well
Low Light Performance
Heavy for a mirrorless camera
EVF can be difficult to see during continuous shooting
Some AF inconsistency during video recording
PRICE
$2
000
Focus tracking slows shooting rate
Pricey for stills-first shooters
Omits built-in flash
Buffer is deep
But slow to clear
Expensive
Menus still confusing
No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire
No built-in flash
New 20MP sensor gives increase in resolution without increase in noise
Highly impressive video specifications (4
2
2 10-bit color
4K/60p)
Full sensor 4K capture with oversampling gives great detail
Big
High resolution viewfinder
Waveform and vectors
On the larger end of the Micro Four Thirds spectrum
JPEG sharpening improved over GH4
But still has room for improvement
Viewfinder resolution drops noticeably during high speed bursts
Necessity for AF tracking to be 'cancelled' gets in the way of sho
The Panasonic Lumix GH4 proved to be a runaway success when it was released back in 2014, so Panasonic certainly had a tough act to follow with the new GH5. They've evidently spent the three intervening years hard at work, as the GH5 represents a big...
10Bit 4:2:2 DCI 4K, No additional crop when shooting in 4K, Long battery life
Menu is not organized well, Low Light Performance
The Panasonic Lumix GH5 is a feature rich camera. It shoots 10-bit 4:2:2 DCI 4K video and doesn't need a lens with image stabilization to get a steady shot. Overall the GH5 is a good value and well worth considering.RECOMMENDED USERS:Documentarians & Indi...
Published: 2017-02-16, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
The Lumix GH5 is Panasonic's flagship camera, aimed at demanding photographers and video professionals. The GH5 is based around a new 20 Megapixel sensor that's stabilized within the body, there's twin SD slots, quicker focusing, bursts are faster at 9fps...
Abstract: Panasonic's flagship ILC is getting a complete overhaul for 2017. Sharing only shutter speeds / life span, ISO range, and moving recording formats with the outgoing GH4, the Lumix DMC-GH5 is entirely new.A 20.3MP Digital Live MOS sensor pairs with the Ven...
Published: 2017-01-04, Author: Richard , review by: dpreview.com
Videographers who need high-spec video features, photographers who need to capture both stills and video
New 20MP sensor gives increase in resolution without increase in noise, Highly impressive video specifications (4:2:2 10-bit color, 4K/60p), Full sensor 4K capture with oversampling gives great detail, Big, high resolution viewfinder, Waveform and vectors
The Panasonic GH5 is a camera oriented at videographers, and includes features often found on more expensive pro video gear. It captures video at up to 4K/60p resolution, including 4:2:2 10-bit color up to 4K/30p, and has useful tools like waveforms and b...
20MP sensor; Better per-pixel sharpness; Very good, slightly improved dynamic range and high ISOs; Stellar 4K video up to 60p with no crop; 6K Photo; Dual UHS-II SD slots; Good battery life for its class,
Buffer is deep, but slow to clear; Expensive; Menus still confusing; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash,
Abstract: If you look at the Panasonic GH5 at the front, you'll see what looks like a big, beefy camera. Indeed, it really is. There are few controls here with the exception of the lens release. But you can spot things like a PC Sync port and one of the exposure di...
Abstract: For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system.Whil...
If you're into general filmmaking and you seek 4K video recording on prosumer level, the Panasonic GH5 is the best choice on the market right now. Stabilisation, articulated screen, monitoring tools, and excellent video codec on considerably a small footp...
If you are in the market for a high-end mirrorless camera, making a choice is getting much harder… the Lumix GH5 joins the Olympus OM-D E-M1 II, Fujifilm X-T2 or X-Pro2 and Sony A7 II or A7R II in this club and all have their particular attractions, inclu...
