Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

34 reviews

Apr, 2025

Positive
performance (9)
low-light (6)
portability (5)
screen (3)
design (2)

Negative
image quality (5)
sensor (4)
stabilizer (2)
price (2)
flash (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the usability and screen. The portability and low light performance are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the flash and image stabilizer. There are some mixed views about the durability.

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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-GH5S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Panasonic’s GH5s is perfect for video shooters and no one else

Panasonic's GH5s mirrorless camera sets a new standard for mirrorless video. The multi-aspect sensor enables high-quality, 10-bit Cinema 4K video with a wider field of view than the GH5, while offering much-improved low-light shooting. It's not ideal...

Best 4K video quality of any mirrorless camera ; Excellent low-light capability ; Handles very well for video and photography

Low-resolution sensor for photos ; No in-body optical stabilization ; Lack of phase-detect autofocus

Feb, 2018

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Expert review by : Daven Mathies (digitaltrends.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5S hands-on review

The GH5S is a fantastic camera for a specific user, but the standard GH5 is still the hybrid photo/video king.

Video-focused 10.2MP, multi-aspect sensor ; Waveform, vectorscope displays ; Dual native ISO ; DCI 4K at 60 fps ; Time code in/out

No image stabilization ; More expensive than GH5

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Expert review by : Richard Butler (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Review

The Panasonic GH5S is best understood as an even more video-centric variant of the GH5. We've tested it in a range of circumstances to see whether the video improvements are worth the loss of stabilization.

Feb, 2018

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S is a new version of the GH5 with a 10.2MP sensor that's built for 4K video and native dual ISO to curb noise when shooting in dim light.

Native 4K sensor and dual native ISO for excellent low-light video quality. Same build quality as GH5. Dual card slots. Vari-angle touch LCD. Big, sharp EVF. 14-bit Raw imaging V-Log L and HLG included.

Omits in-body stabilization. 10.2MP sensor not ideal for imaging. No built-in flash. Pricey.

Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S is a new version of the GH5 with a 10.2MP sensor that's built for 4K video and native dual ISO to curb noise when shooting in dim light.

Jan, 2018

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5S

The rumors were true! Panasonic today revealed the LUMIX GH5S, throwing down the 2018 gauntlet for pro-quality video mirrorless ILC cameras.

Jan, 2018

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH5S Review

The Panasonic Lumix GH5S is a specialist tool that isn't going to appeal to everyone, but stills photographers and especially looking videographers looking for the ultimate low-light camera will find a lot to like.

Jan, 2018

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Panasonic GH5S Review

The GH5 was, and is, a fantastic camera for video, but the Panasonic GH5S goes above and beyond. Its 10MP resolution is a bit low for photos, but it's great for video.

Excellent video quality; Very good high ISO performance; Cinema 4K & UHD video up to 60p; Full HD up to 240p; 10-bit internal video recording; Tons of features & options for advanced/pro videographers.

10MP resolution is limiting for still photos; No in-body image stabilization; Slower AF than GH5; Buffer clearing could be faster; No 6K Photo features due to sensor resolution.

The GH5 was, and is, a fantastic camera for video, but the Panasonic GH5S goes above and beyond. Its 10MP resolution is a bit low for photos, but it's great for video. The GH5S offers better video quality, more recording options, and just tons of...

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Expert review by : Chris Monlux (videomaker.com)

Review: Panasonic LUMIX GH5s Trades Stabilization for Sensitivity

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a great looking image with a two-stop improvement in low-light performance over its brother the GH5, but it comes at a The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a great looking image with a two-stop improvement in low-light...

Mar, 2018

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