DPReview has published full in-depth review and test results for the Panasonic GH5 II. The Micro Four Thirds camera achieves an excellent 85% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.
The Panasonic Lumix GH5 II is available with an MSRP of $1699 for the body and $2299 kitted with the 12-60mm F2.8-4 lens.
Panasonic GH5 II Key Features:
- 20.3MP Live MOS Sensor with AR Coating
- DCI/UHD 4K 60p Video, 10-Bit Internal
- Pre-Installed V-Log L, No Crop 4K Video
- 6.5-Stop 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2
- 0.76x 3.68m-Dot OLED Viewfinder
- 3.0″ 1.84m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen
- 225-Area DFD AF, Advanced Subject Detect
- Livestream Video via Wi-Fi
- 6K and 4K PHOTO Modes
What we like
- Probably the best video feature set of any hybrid camera
- Excellent 4K footage, now with the ability to shoot 10-bit Log or HLG at 60p
- Image stabilization works very for static or moving video, as well as stills
- Excellent stills image quality
- Very good autofocus in stills mode
- Well-built body with excellent ergonomics
- USB charging is convenient
- Cinelike D2 profile is handy
What we don’t
- DFD autofocus system is improved but still weakest at 4K/24: a critical mode for this camera
- Currently available live streaming options aren’t reliable, requiring very robust Wi-Fi or cellular connections, even at low bitrates.
Conclusion from DPReview:
The GH5 II adds a fewer feature enhancements to one of the strongest stills/video cameras on the market. Autofocus is improved but is still a weak point for 24p video capture, taking the gloss of what’s otherwise a superlative video camera. Excellent image stabilization and a broad range of video support tools still make it one of the strongest options for 4K shooting under $3000.
