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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II (Lumix DC-GH5M2)

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II (Lumix DC-GH5M2)

17 reviews

Dec, 2024

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durability (4)
portability (4)
usability (3)
image quality (2)
reliability (2)

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battery (1)
screen (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II (Lumix DC-GH5M2). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the performance and price. The usability and durability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the battery and screen.

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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 II (Lumix DC-GH5M2) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Richard Butler (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II review

The Panasonic GH5M2 is a refresh, rather than complete reworking, of the company's image-stabilized, video focused GH5. We didn't find live streaming as reliable as we'd hoped but we appreciated the improved feature set.

The GH5 II is the first time that a GH model hasn't represented a major push forward for video in stills/video ILCs, but that responsibility instead falls to the promised GH6. The GH5 II's role is to provide an updated version of the GH5 at a...

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Review

Stabilized Micro Four Thirds sensor ; Magnesium body with dust and splash protection ; Dual UHS-II card slots ; Broad library of autofocus lenses ; Easily adapts manual focus glass ; 10-bit 4K60 internal recording ; Flat V-Log L profile included

Video autofocus can drift at 24fps ; Doesn't support Raw video recording

The mirrorless Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II puts video features first, with more robust 4K recording than its predecessor and other sensible upgrades.

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 II Review

The much anticipated Panasonic GH6 may be on the near-horizon, but the brand new GH5 Mark II is here right now. What does the new version offer, and can it really improve on the best-selling original? We find out in our review of the Panasonic Lumix...

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Chris Monlux (videomaker.com)

Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II Review - Videomaker

You'll find our test footage for the GH5 II and our notes of each function. This page will be updated regularly. With the announcement of the GH5 II, we got our hands on the camera early. Here is our test footage. You'll find our test footage for the...

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Rod Lawton (digitalcameraworld.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 II review

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 II is an upgrade to a filmmaking favorite, but has Panasonic done enough to attract new buyers?

6.5 stop image stabilization ; Numerous video enhancements ; V-Log L included ; Bigger buffer for stills

Not worth upgrading from a GH5 ; Smaller 3-inch screen ; Bigger battery but little gain

The clue is in the name. A Mark II version of anything is likely to be a refresh rather than a whole new camera, and it’s the same here. But while the GH5 II might appear superficially similar to its predecessor, it incorporates a large number of...

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 II Review | Trusted Reviews

The Panasonic GH5 II isn't a huge leap forward over its predecessor but it's undeniably a better overall camera.

Superb video quality and options ; Excellent handling and build quality ; Wireless live streaming

A minor upgrade over the GH5 ; Not the strongest stills performer

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (techradar.com)

Panasonic GH5 Mark II review

The Panasonic GH5 Mark II is a reworking of its versatile GH5 stalwart that makes live-streaming the star attraction.

Wireless live streaming built in Strong all-round image quality Many small improvements to an already great camera

Few reasons for GH5 owners to upgrade

If you're looking for a well-built, lightweight mirrorless camera with excellent handling, a fantastic range of video shooting options and solid stills performance, the GH5 Mark II his well worth a look. The GH5 was already a great choice, and the...

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mark II review: Evolution, not revolution

The updated version of the GH5 mirrorless Micro Four Thirds is here. It's safe to say that it's a modest upgrade - but there are key benefits.

Compact and easy to use ; USB-C charging is a useful addition ; Wireless live-streaming capabilities a plus for some ; Good price for the spec

Not a huge upgrade on the first GH5 ; Touchscreen is smaller ; Launching in the looming shadow of the incoming GH6

It's probably safe to say that if you've got a GH5 already, there's not much reason to consider buying the second-generation model. Unless you could really do with those extra bitrates or wireless livestreaming, there's otherwise not a huge evolution...

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (stuff.tv)

Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mark II review

Panasonic's flexible hybrid learns some new tricks

Huge range of video options ; Solid build and good handling ; Only mirrorless camera with live streaming

Few reasons to upgrade from original GH5 ; AF system isn’t the most advanced

One of the best hybrids around just got a little bit better

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

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The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mark II is an updated version of the company's original GH5 model. The previous version gained a reputation as a high-end videographer's tool and we wanted to know whether this latest model would follow suit. We took it to...

Aug, 2021

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