Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mirrorless Camera

Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mirrorless Camera Body
Hybrid Filmmaking & Stills Icon – 20.3MP MOS Sensor, 4K60p Video, 10-Bit Internal Capture, 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2 & Weather-Sealed Design

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 is a flagship Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera body engineered to deliver high-end digital cinema capabilities alongside responsive stills performance. At its core, a 20.3MP Digital Live MOS sensor—designed without an optical low-pass filter—pairs with an advanced Venus Engine processor to maximize resolution, color fidelity, and low-noise processing up to ISO 25,600. Renowned for its robust video architecture, the GH5 captures internal DCI and UHD 4K video at up to 60 fps, 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording at 24/30 fps, and high-frame-rate Full HD video up to 180 fps for slow-motion creative workflows.

Built for demanding field conditions, the GH5 features a durable, splashproof, dustproof, and freezeproof (down to 14°F) magnesium alloy chassis. Its 5-axis sensor-shift stabilization works in harmony with stabilized Lumix lenses via Dual I.S. 2 to deliver up to 5 stops of shake compensation for smooth handheld shooting. Complete with a 225-area Advanced Depth-From-Defocus (DFD) autofocus system capable of locking focus in as little as 0.05 seconds, dual UHS-II SD card slots, a 3.68m-dot OLED EVF, and a 3.2-inch free-angle touchscreen LCD, the GH5 stands as an enduring workhorse for solo operators and independent filmmakers.

Key Features & Video Architecture

20.3MP Digital MOS Sensor & Venus Engine: Eliminates the low-pass filter to capture fine architectural and organic detail, supported by high-speed processing and 12 fps burst shooting.

Professional 4K & 10-Bit Video Capture: Records UHD 4K at 60 fps and internal 4:2:2 10-bit video at 24/30p, featuring uncompressed clean output via a full-size HDMI port.

Dual I.S. 2 Motion Compensation: Combines 5-axis in-body sensor stabilization with optical lens stabilization to compensate for up to 5 stops of camera shake.

Advanced DFD AF System & Starlight Focus: Utilizes a 225-area contrast-detection DFD system for 0.05-second focus lock-on, subject vector tracking, and low-light performance down to -7 EV.

High-Speed Frame Rates & Anamorphic Support: Offers VFR (Variable Frame Rate) recording up to 180 fps in Full HD, alongside 4K Anamorphic (4:3) capture modes for widescreen post-production workflows.

6K & 4K PHOTO Capture Modes: Extracts high-resolution continuous stills from video feeds, offering 18MP photo extraction at 30 fps or 8MP photo extraction at up to 60 fps.

Hardware, Ergonomics & Wireless Control

Weather-Sealed Magnesium Alloy Body: Fully sealed against moisture, dust, and freezing temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C).

High-Res Display & EVF Suite: Outfitted with a 3.68m-dot OLED Live View Finder (0.76x magnification) and a 3.2-inch 1.62m-dot free-angle swiveling LCD touchscreen.

Dual UHS-II SD Media Card Slots: Supports Relay Recording, Backup Auto-Mirroring, and Allocation Recording for organized media management.

Complete Audio & Video Connectivity: Features a full-size HDMI Type-A port, 3.5mm microphone input, 3.5mm headphone monitoring jack, PC sync terminal, and hot-shoe integration for optional XLR adapters.

5 GHz Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.2 LE: Delivers continuous wireless connectivity for smartphone remote camera control, geotagging, and instant file transfers.

Technical Specifications

Camera Classification: Flagship Micro Four Thirds Hybrid Mirrorless Body

Lens Mount System: Micro Four Thirds (MFT) Native

Effective Resolution: 20.3 Megapixels

Image Sensor Matrix: Digital Live MOS (17.3 x 13.0 mm)

In-Body Image Stabilization: 5-Axis Sensor-Shift (Up to 5 Stops with Dual I.S. 2)

Video Recording Formats: DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) / UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 60p / FHD up to 180p

Color Depth & Sampling: Internal 4:2:2 10-Bit / 4:2:0 8-Bit (All-Intra / Long GOP)

Expansion Storage Interface: Dual Card Slots (2 x SD / SDHC / SDXC – UHS-II Compliant)

Battery Compatibility: DMW-BLF19 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Pack

Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 5.5 x 3.9 x 3.4 inches / 138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm

Weight: Approx. 1.60 lbs / 725 g (With battery and SD card installed)