Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 30 expert reviews

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27
Good:

3
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Bad:

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9.4

User Score

Based on 412 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Brilliant video specification
4K/60p video without time limits
Large and bright EVF

Cons:

Image quality not class-leading
Area AF mode not as quick in video mode

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Last revision on October 9, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Brilliant video specification
4K/60p video without time limits
Large and bright EVF

Reviewers Didn't Like

Image quality not class-leading
Area AF mode not as quick in video mode

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Expert reviews and ratings

This is an easy decision for videographers—heck yes.Despite its few shortcomings and high price, the GH5 continues a Lumix tradition of giving videographers everything they'd want in a mirrorless body. Compared to Canon's 5D Mark IV the Panasonic makes...

By reviewed.com on July 25, 2018

While the Panasonic GH5 is a very good capable stills camera, its real strength lies in its video capabilities. It offers videographers the kind of specification and video quality that is normally only made possible by a much larger, more expensive...

By CameraJabber on November 11, 2017

I've just upgraded to a Panasonic GH5 with a Metabones Speedbooster XL 0.64X for my main filming camera, so I thought it'd be a good idea to take a spin at camera reviews. Let's see how it performs!GH5 Body: prourls.co/3QpV Speedbooster: prourls.co/yOM6...

By techteamgb.co.uk on October 16, 2017

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is the mirrorless camera to get for 4K video, but if you're more concerned about stills, it's not a clear-cut...

By PC Mag on October 12, 2017

Like its predecessor the GH4, there's no doubt the Panasonic GH5 is oriented toward videographers, but there's still plenty to like about the camera for stills use. In spite of the increase in pixel count to 20-MPix, noise remains at the same level as...

By DXOMark on September 13, 2017

If you are looking for a camera that shoots Hollywood-caliber blockbusters during the week but can still handle your kid's soccer game on the weekend, then the Panasonic GH5 is hard to beat. It is likely the best mirrorless camera on the market right...

By Digital Trends on September 11, 2017

One of the best micro four-third camera for shooting...

By PCMag IN on July 21, 2017

If you go by specifications, you'll understand that the Panasonic Lumix GH5 packs in much more specifications that a user could ask for. The mirrorless camera is obviously meant for professionals who can do full justice to its extensive set of...

By gadgetsnow.com on June 30, 2017

100

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...

By Channel News Australia on May 18, 2017

100

Packed with professional features, the Panasonic GH5 is the new standard bearer for indie...

By Expert Reviews on May 18, 2017

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