The GH5 II does not push back those headline 4K 60p video specifications, but it does significantly extend the performance envelope for bit depths, frame rates and formats within that. It also records at higher quality levels than those cameras – not in terms of resolution, but colour depth and compression.

For some, the addition of built-in wireless video live streaming might make it worth the upgrade, but generally speaking we don’t think owners of the GH5 shouldn’t bother replacing it with the GH5 II; the improvements are too minor. It might sound like a small difference, but that’s four times the colour data of regular 8-bit video, for smoother gradations in tone and less risk of banding. has been added to Custom menu, which enables adj The second is the adoption of the latest algorithms in the Lumix S1H to provide smooth and stable filming while the camera is in motion.megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, 12fps/9fps continuous shooting capability and big buffer capacity, its updated and more powerful in-body image stabilization and – especially – its enhanced video capabilities. For example, 10-bit will render all the subtleties of graduated skies and sunsets without the banding so prone to 8-bit.

However, it would have been nice to have seen this extended even further, especially at the higher end of the range, where the GH5 loses out to rivals like the Nikon D500 and Sony Alpha A7S II.bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio)/<[Full HD] 1920x1080> 59. These offer the highest bitrates the camera can record internally, with the LongGOP being more compressed (150Mbps opposed to ALL-Intra’s 400Mbps).

We test mirrorless and DSLR cameras both in real-world shooting scenarios and in carefully controlled lab conditions. You can switch to 6K (18MP) or 4K (8MP) Photo mode to snap JPGs at 30 or 60fps, respectively, with the electronic shutter—focus is fixed for the sequence. Panasonic is hoping its latest model will not only re-establish the brand as the number choice for the professional videographer, but will also appeal to a wider market of enthusiast photographers looking for a highly capable camera that can shoot great stills and movie footage. Use of Panasonic SD Memory Card with Video Speed Class 90 is recommended for [Loop Rec] of [6K PHOTO].The GH5 II’s stills performance is nothing to sniff at, but its small Micro Four Thirds sensor and low burst speed limit its appeal for stills photographers.

Its 35mm-equivalent focal length is 30mm, making it ideally suited for everyday shooting applications. The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox! Aside from the addition of wireless live streaming, there’s very little to separate the GH5 II from its predecessor. A magnesium alloy full diecast armour frame makes the body lightweight yet durable while bringing ruggedness to the compact size. The Sony A7 III shoots 8-bit 4K video in the XAVC S format with a bitrate of 100Mbps, whereas the GH5S shoots 10-bit 4K footage at twice the frame rate in a variety of formats with bitrates up to 400Mbps.Linear autofocus motor delivers fast AF performance that is also precise, smooth, and near-silent to benefit both stills and video applications. It sticks with Panasonic's DFD contrast AF system which is improved but still polarizes opinion, even within the DCW offices. Panasonic puts the GH5 II's sensor on a 5-axis stabilization (IBIS) system, beneficial for both still imaging and video.