£1,499/$1,699
www.panasonic.co.uk
1 The GH5 II has a big, chunky grip, and it’s a pretty big and chunky MFT camera all-round.
2 Would you upgrade to the GH5 II if you already had a GH5? Probably not.
3 Panasonic’s Lumix G cameras have a good range of professional calibre lenses.
Specifications
Sensor: 20.3MP MFT Live MOS sensor, 17.3 x 13mm
Image processor: Venus
AF points: DFD contrast AF, 225 points
ISO range: 200-25,600 (expandable down to ISO 100)
Stabilization: 5-axis, up to 6.5 stops
Max image size: 5,184 x 3,888px
Video: C4K/4K UHD up to 60p (4:2:0 10-bit internal recording), 30p (4:2:2 10-bit internal), or 60p 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI with simultaneous 4:2:0 internal recording
Viewfinder: 3.68m dots, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification
Memory card: Two SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II), V90 compatible
LCD: 3in vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84m dots
Max burst: 12fps AF-S, 9fps AF-C, 108+ RAW 999+ JPEG
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Size: 139 x 98 x 87mm
Weight: 727g body only, including battery and memory card
The Lumix GH5 II is a new version of the GH5, a camera that was ahead of its time when it was launched in 2017. The GH5 was the vanguard of a new generation of hybrid stills/video cameras; its 4K 60p recording capability was stellar then, and remains pretty impressive now.
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