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.
890100162
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
Like most cameras, the results will reflect the time and effort you put into making use of the myriad features on offer. However, unlike most cameras, the GH5 has been built to deliver throughout its life. It's a rare that well and truly delivers the best...
Published: 2017-05-17, Author: Thomas , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
First class video and photo performance, fast and accurate focus, twin cards, excellent glass on tested model, highly flexible view screen
Quite the price increase since the DMC-GH4, still got the “Display” button in an place where it gets tripped accidentally
I fear I've kind of skipped over a particular strength of the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 camera: video. I'm not a great videographer. Present at the NZ launch, though, were a couple. Some presentations of material one had shot on the camera were, well, indist...
As noted in our First Look review, the GH5 is a pleasure to use and photographers who like to shoot both stills and movies will find it a top-flight performer in both areas. Being able to spend longer with the camera and use it in a wider range of situati...
Abstract: Hybrids are everywhere these days. Hybrid cars, hybrid laptops, hybrid cameras.For the most part, this is good news for the consumer who wants a bit of everything, but sadly “hybrid” is marketing-speak for an old adage — “Jack of all trades, master of non...
Abstract: Panny's new camera is at home with UHD video as it is with stills.With the latest hybrid camera about to stock the shelves in Australia, I gave it a test drive for Good Gear Guide readers.Film makers rejoice! The Lumix GH5 video records in 4K resolution...
Abstract: When Panasonic unveiled its new Lumix DC-GH5 camera in a 'development announcement' at Photokina last September it was hailed as a ground-breaker. A successor to the equally revolutionary GH4, it provides further evolution of both the movie recording cap...
The GH5's only weakness (and it's a fairly minor one) is its middling performance in low light situations. In all other respects – build quality, control layout, autofocus, usability and image quality – it's a fantastic camera, and enthusiasts who prize c...
Abstract: Panny's new camera is at home with UHD video as it is with stills.With the latest hybrid camera about to stock the shelves in Australia, I gave it a test drive for Good Gear Guide readers.Film makers rejoice! The Lumix GH5 video records in 4K resolution...
