Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

332 reviews

Nov, 2024

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durability (2)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 332 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the shutter and viewfinder are overall positive. The image quality and durability also get good opinions. There are some critical comments about the low light performance, and views about the reliability and usability are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Phil Hall (techradar.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 review

Blurring the lines between stills and video

Brilliant video specification ; Large and bright EVF ; Touchscreen interface ; Durable build ; Snappy performance

Image quality not class-leading ; ISO range could be broader

While the last couple of GH-series cameras have felt a little like video cameras masquerading as stills camera, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 is a much more rounded piece of kit. It's certainly one of the best 4K camera solutions out there, if not the best,...

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 review: Hail the 4K king

Sure, it might be pipped in stills quality by the Fujifilm X-T2, but for video features and quality the Lumix GH5 is untouchable at this price point.

When it comes to pro 4K video capture there’s little else to compare ; Great stills camera too ; Abundant autofocus options and capability (including 6K Photo) ; Great EVF and LCD

Sony A99 II gives high-end users a lot to consider ; Some autofocus slip-ups (bright lighting ; In particular ; Causes issues) ; Chunky for a mirrorless camera

The camera world has been moving at a slow pace over the last couple of years, with only small gains to be made. If you were to compare the GH5's image quality to the earlier GH4, for example, then the gains aren't that significant.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (stuff.tv)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 review

Is Panasonic's new flagship the new 4K video master?

Smooth, stable 60fps 4K video ; Tons of controls ; Huge OLED viewfinder ; Weatherproof build

Not the greatest low light performer

A mighty CSC all-rounder with fantastic video performance

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 mirrorless materializes at CES 2017... and yowza!

Your GH4 just became expendable.

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Expert review by (tipa.com)

Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5

The lightweight and durable Panasonic GH5 is a weather-resistant MFT camera with a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor that utilizes advanced digital signal processing and heat dissipation to allow recording and internal processing of 4:2:2 10-bit 4K video....

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 review

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An update to the superb GH4, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 is the latest release from the GH range of compact system cameras (CSC). The previous model carved out a niche as a high-end videographer's tool, and we're anticipating the GH5 to follow suit. We...

May, 2017

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 Micro Four Thirds Video Review

David Thorpe reviews Panasonic's flagship Lumix GH5 MFT camera that's billed as the ultimate video and stills camera.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 Expert Review

Read our full review of the Panasonic Lumix GH5 - the ultimate video and stills camera - with FullHD video at 180fps, 4K video at 60fps, 6K photo at 30fps, and 20mp stills at 12fps - the camera offers everything you could possibly want.

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 features a 20 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, with sensor based 5-axis image stabilisation, combined with the lens' optical image stabilisation, which gives benefits for both stills photography and video recording.

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

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 winner.

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.

Focus tracking slows shooting rate. Pricey for stills-first shooters. Omits built-in flash.

If video is your primary focus, the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 delivers the highest quality and feature set you can find in a camera in this price range. Still shooters invested in the Micro Four Thirds system shouldn't discount it either. It delivers...

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Richard Butler , Dale Baskin , Carey Rose (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Review

The Panasonic GH5 is packed full of features for both video and stills shooters. How does Panasonic's flagship camera measure up to expectations? Read our review to find out. Read more

Review and conclusions based on use with Firmware v1.0. A

Apr, 2017

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