Panasonic Lumix GH5 II, a mirrorless hybrid camera, ideal for creating professional, cinematic-looking videos. The renewal of the model that no one expected comes with improvements, below, we will see its main features, as well as its functions.
Panasonic GH5 II Specifications
In this table we will show you the main features of the Panasonic GH5 II model, both in photography and video, and then we will show you its quality in practice.
SENSOR | 20.3 MP MOS sensor |
PROCESSOR | Venus Engine |
FOCUS (AF) | Contrast AF system (225 points) |
VIEWER | OLED Live View Finder Approx. 3.68 million points |
DISPLAY | LCD with static touch control 1.84 M dots approx. 1.84 M dots (3″) |
ISO | ISO 200 – 25,600 |
SHOTS PER SECOND | 12 fps |
MAXIMUM RAPIDITY | 10 ips (with autofocus) |
STABILIZER | Dual 5-axis image stabilizer (I.S.) with 6.5 steps. |
DYNAMIC RANGE | 12 steps |
VIDEO RESOLUTION | C4K/4K at 60p/50p/30p/25p |
CONNECTIVITY | 5Ghz WiFi and Bluetooth |
BATTERY | DMW-BLK22, Approx. 410 shots |
MONTURA | Micro Four Thirds |
WEIGHT (body only) | Approx. 647 g |
PRICE (body only) | 1,700 euros |
Features
The main feature is that it has a rugged and durable body, composed of magnesium alloy and sealed to protect the camera against dust and moisture. The design remains the same as its previous model (Lumix GH5).
The screen is a 3-inch LCD with a resolution of 1.84 million dots and has touch functionality and is fully tiltable.
The electronic viewfinder is OLED type, has a resolution of 3.68 million dots and a magnification of 0.76x.
Functions
They applied a MOS-type sensor, with a resolution of 20.3 megapixels, and improved the anti-reflective (AR) coating, which effectively suppresses reflections and allows images to be captured with the light as seen. The image processor used is the Venus Engine. This set delivers high-resolution images, as well as a 25% increase in dynamic range and improved color detail.
The sensitivity range is ISO 200 – 25,600 and offers excellent color control and noise reduction. And as for the speed of shots per second the camera allows a speed of 12 fps.
On the other hand, it has a 5-axis dual image stabilizer, which allows a compensation of up to 6.5 steps.
Finally, battery life is approximately 410 shots per charge. On the other hand, this new model allows us to charge the camera during use, through a USB-C connection, a very convenient feature as it supports us longer. And with connectivity, the camera allows us to transfer images via Wifi or Bluetooth.
Video
The most outstanding novelty that we can observe in this new model is the incorporation of the streaming function, which allows us to transmit live videos with an extraordinary quality, connecting wirelessly to a router or with a Smartphone with the Lumix Sync application. In addition, it allows transmission and shooting up to uncompressed V-Log L format, which records up to 12 steps of dynamic range, ideal for recording as well as professional photography.
It also features excellent video performance, enabling professional recording at UHD 4K resolution at 60p.
Approach
They feature an autofocus system with artificial intelligence technology, including new AF tracking algorithms, allowing the recognition of subjects and animals, their bodies, faces and eyes, keeping them in focus at all times regardless of whether they are moving. It also has a resolution of 225 selectable dots with contrast detection.
It also features excellent video performance, enabling professional recording at UHD 4K resolution at 60p.
Panasonic GH5 II review
In case you are looking for a good camera for video recording, or you are in the business of recording live videos, this can be a very good option, as the quality is very good, as well as the duration. In addition, this new model incorporates the new AF tracking systems, so you don’t have to worry so much about whether the subject is in focus or not.
The main disadvantage we see in this new model is that it is practically the same as its previous model (Lumix GH5), except for minor changes.
Also, at the end of 2021 Panasonic will release its new model, the Lumix GH6, which looks set to be a very good upgrade, so it’s up to you to decide whether it’s worth buying this one or not.
