Video Chat with a Photography Expert - Live

Panasonic Lumix GH5 II Mirrorless Camera

BH #PADCGH5M2 • MFR #DC-GH5M2BODY
Panasonic Lumix GH5 II Mirrorless Camera
Key Features
  • 20.3MP Live MOS Sensor with AR Coating
  • DCI/UHD 4K 60p Video, 10-Bit Internal
  • Preinstalled V-Log L, No Crop 4K Video
  • 6.5-Stop 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2
Boasting updated video capabilities and a refined design, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II provides a professional-quality imaging platform for shooters who demand versatile video and stills capabilities in a single compact camera. Featuring a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor with AR coating, the camera records DCI and UHD 4K with the full sensor area and can output 10-bit 4:2:0 internally up to 60p, or 4:2:2 at 30p. The GH5 II offers unlimited video recording for less downtime when filming, and the camera ships with preinstalled V-Log L for multi-camera recording, making it easy to match the color tone with the footage recorded by other VariCam-series cameras. The included DMW-BLK22 battery provides approximately 410 shots per charge when using the rear monitor or electronic viewfinder, and the high-capacity battery can be quickly charged with the bundled USB 3.1 Type-C cable. You can also supply continuous power to the camera while shooting photos and video via the included USB cable.
More Details
In Stock
Free Expedited Shipping
Protect Your Gear
Add a protection plan from $119.99
Savings Available:
Save Up to $447.55
Ask an Expert
800.606.6969

Panasonic GH5 II Overview

By B&H Photo's

Boasting updated video capabilities and a refined design, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II provides a professional-quality imaging platform for shooters who demand versatile video and stills capabilities in a single compact camera. Featuring a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor with AR coating, the camera records DCI and UHD 4K with the full sensor area and can output 10-bit 4:2:0 internally up to 60p, or 4:2:2 at 30p. The GH5 II offers unlimited video recording for less downtime when filming, and the camera ships with preinstalled V-Log L for multi-camera recording, making it easy to match the color tone with the footage recorded by other VariCam-series cameras. The included DMW-BLK22 battery provides approximately 410 shots per charge when using the rear monitor or electronic viewfinder, and the high-capacity battery can be quickly charged with the bundled USB 3.1 Type-C cable. You can also supply continuous power to the camera while shooting photos and video via the included USB cable.

A 3" 1.84m-dot rear TFT LCD monitor provides flexible framing, high visibility, and vivid color to support viewing from a variety of angles. An updated 5-axis sensor stabilization system works with Lumix O.I.S lenses to activate Dual I.S. 2 for highly effective shake correction. Previously limited to 5 stops of shake reduction, this now means you can compensate for up to 6.5 stops of shutter speed. A Depth-from-Defocus autofocus system benefits both still and video recording modes ensuring fast and precise focus. The GH5 II features human face, eye, head, body, and animal recognition. Deep Learning technology detects the eye and face approximately twice as fast as the GH5 allowing you to concentrate on the composition of your photos and videos. Designed for today's creators and audiences, the easy-to-use Lumix Sync app for smartphones and tablets provides high-quality livestreaming with minimum equipment. Livestreaming via a router is available as well with Lumix Network Setting Software. Whether indoors or outdoors, only the camera and a smartphone are required to reach an audience, making the GH5 II an ideal camera for electronic news gathering, travel, event, lecture, and live commerce applications.

20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor with AR Coating and Venus Engine
Featuring a 20.3MP Digital Live MOS sensor with a newly developed AR Coating, the GH5 II boasts an evolved Venus Engine Imaging Processor. These updates suppress ghosting and flare in backlit scenes, offer a 25% increase in dynamic range, and improve color gradation and reproduction. Multipixel Luminance Generation technology maximizes sharpness and faithfully reproduces brightly illuminated scenes. It offers excellent three-dimensional color control and precise noise reduction techniques for shooting at sensitivities up to ISO 25600. It also enables shooting speeds up to 12 fps with AF-S or manual focus modes.
4K Video Recording
The GH5 II features outstanding video performance for professional videography and is capable of unlimited video recording in various settings. It can record DCI and UHD 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit and simultaneously output 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI during 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording. An HDMI port is present on the camera for high-quality output for use with external monitors and recorders. The camera also offers high bit rate recording for highly detailed images free of compression artifacts.

For more advanced users, multiple picture styles provide two types of Cinelike gamma presets in the Photo Style. With these modes warm skin tones or delicate nuances of light and shadow can be reproduced without color grading over V-Log footage. The Cinelike D2 setting gives priority to dynamic range while Cinelike V2 prioritizes contrast. L. Monochrome S and L. Classic Neo have also been added, and all these modes can be used for anamorphic video recording.

The GH5 II is designed to be an expandable system, with multiple options available to help improve video recording capabilities. Examples of this are an optional XLR Microphone Adapter that provides XLR inputs and physical controls through a hot shoe connection. Users can also use standard microphones and headphones via the 3.5mm input and output jacks.
Wireless and Wired Livestreaming
Designed for ENG, travel, event, lecture, and live commerce applications, the easy-to-use Lumix Sync app provides high-quality livestreaming with minimum equipment. Whether indoors or outdoors, only the camera and a smartphone are required. Livestreaming via a router is available as well with Lumix Network Setting Software. Additionally, wired USB-LAN IP livestreaming will be supported by a future firmware update.
225-Area Depth-from-Defocus Autofocus System
Boasting a high-speed, high precision autofocus system, the GH5 II incorporates advanced deep learning technology to detect specific subjects including humans and fast-moving animals. Improved tracking performance quickly recognizes the face and eyes of moving subjects and the human body from a background of moving subjects. The camera keeps tracking the subject even if they move quickly, turn their back to the camera, tilt their head, or move far away. This contrast-detection type focus method benefits both still and video recording modes, as well as subject-tracking applications where color, size, and motion vectors are used to intelligently lock onto the moving subjects and ensure precise focus. Depth-from-Defocus technology offers lightning-fast calculation of spatial information making it possible to instantly and accurately capture your shots.
Dual I.S. 2
Helping to achieve the utmost sharpness when photographing handheld, an enhanced Dual I.S. 2 system combines the camera's sensor-shift image stabilization technology with lens-based image stabilization to compensate for a broad range of movement types and renders sharper, clearer imagery. Dual I.S. 2 requires the use of compatible Lumix lenses featuring O.I.S., and this updated stabilization system enables the GH5 Mark II to compensate for 6.5 stops of camera shake.
Body Design
  • A large OLED Live View Finder has an impressive 3.68m-dot resolution and 0.76x magnification for eye-level composition.
  • A larger means for image composition and playback, the 3" 1.84m-dot rear TFT LCD monitor has a free-angle, tilt-and-swivel design to support viewing from a variety of angles. It is also a touchscreen, which permits intuitive menu navigation and settings control.
  • Dual UHS-II SD card slots provide settings such as Relay Recording to automatically switch cards when one is full; Backup Recording, which records the same data to both cards simultaneously; and Allocation Recording, which lets you save certain files to each card for easier organization.
  • Constructed from magnesium alloy with die-cast front and rear frames, the GH5 II features a durable design that also incorporates extensive sealing at each joint, dial, and button to render it both splash and dustproof as well as freezeproof to 14°F.
6K and 4K PHOTO
For instances where a very fast frame rate is needed in order to capture the best moment, 4K PHOTO lets you record 8MP stills at 30 or 60 fps, and 6K PHOTO provides 18MP stills at a 30 fps shooting rate. Both photo modes feature an unlimited recording time, and a pre-burst mode records images one second prior to and one second after pressing the shutter button, giving you up to 60 frames to choose from.
Other Camera Features
  • A mechanical focal plane shutter enables a fast maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 sec, as well as a top flash sync speed of 1/250 sec. An electronic shutter function also avails a top shutter speed of 1/16,000 sec to better enable working in bright conditions and with wider aperture settings.
  • Depending on the lens in use, the included DMW-BLK22 battery provides approximately 410 shots per charge when using the rear monitor or electronic viewfinder.
  • A trio of new Photo Style modes include L. Classic Neo for a film-like effect with a soft and nostalgic feeling, L. Monochrome S for black and white portraits with a gentle look, Cinelike D2 which prioritizes dynamic range, and Cinelike V2 for prioritizing contrast.
  • Preinstalled V-Log L for multi-camera recording and editing makes it is easy to match the color tone with the footage recorded by other VariCam-series cameras.
UPC: 885170382909

Panasonic GH5 IISpecs

Key Specs
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 21.77 Megapixel
Effective: 20.33 Megapixel (5184 x 3888)
Image Sensor
17.3 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) MOS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
ISO Sensitivity Range
Photo
200 to 25,600 in Auto Mode (Extended: 100 to 25,600)
Video
200 to 12,800 in Auto Mode (Extended: 100 to 12,800)
Internal Recording Modes
H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
3328 x 2496 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mb/s]
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [150 to 400 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s]
H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
3328 x 2496 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s]
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mb/s]
H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
4992 x 3774 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
3328 x 2496 at 50 fps [200 Mb/s]
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 50 fps [200 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50/59.94 fps [200 Mb/s]
H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [72 to 100 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes
4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 25/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
Media/Memory Card Slot
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended]
Video I/O
1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Remote Input
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Display Type
Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Battery Type
1x DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Approx. 400 Shots)
Imaging
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 21.77 Megapixel
Effective: 20.33 Megapixel (5184 x 3888)
Image Sensor
17.3 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) MOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)
Crop Factor: 2x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter
No
Capture Type
Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter 
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 60 Seconds
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/2000 to 60 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode (Up to 30 Minutes)
ISO Sensitivity Range
Photo
200 to 25,600 in Auto Mode (Extended: 100 to 25,600)
Video
200 to 12,800 in Auto Mode (Extended: 100 to 12,800)
Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range
0 to 18 EV
White Balance
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
Continuous Shooting
Up to 12 fps at Maximum Resolution
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth
14-Bit
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes
H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
3328 x 2496 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mb/s]
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [150 to 400 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s]
H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
3328 x 2496 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s]
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mb/s]
H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
4992 x 3774 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
3328 x 2496 at 50 fps [200 Mb/s]
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 50 fps [200 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50/59.94 fps [200 Mb/s]
H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [72 to 100 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes
4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 25/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Yes
Recording Limit
No
IP Streaming
RTMP
1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (3.0 to 16.00 Mb/s)
RTMPS
1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (3.0 to 8.0 Mb/s)
Built-In Microphone
Stereo
Audio Recording
AAC Audio
LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended]
Video I/O
1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Remote Input
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Panasonic LUMIX Sync
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
Monitor
Display Size
3"
Resolution
1,840,000 Dot
Display Type
Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder
Type
Built-In Electronic (OLED)
Resolution
3,680,000 Dot
Eye Point
21 mm
Coverage
100%
Magnification
Approx. 76x
Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +3
Focus
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Contrast Detection: 225
Autofocus Sensitivity
-4 to +18 EV
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Maximum Sync Speed
1/250 Second
Flash Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System
TTL
External Flash Connection
PC Terminal
General
Battery Type
1x DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Approx. 400 Shots)
Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Material of Construction
Magnesium Alloy
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C at 10 to 80% Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.5 x 3.9 x 3.4" / 138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm
Weight
1.6 lb / 727 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.2 x 6.1 x 5.7"

Panasonic GH5 II Reviews

See any errors on this page? Let us know

Can it record proxies?

Can it record proxies?
Asked by: Steven
Hi Steven, no, it does not record proxies. -A
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2021-12-21

On the GH5, the WB, ISO, and Exp Comp buttons ...

On the GH5, the WB, ISO, and Exp Comp buttons stay on when pressed allowing use of the dial to set a value. On this camera, it appears you have to hold them down while simultaneously twirling the dial to the desired value. This is awkward. Is there a setting that will cause the WB, ISO, and Exp Comp buttons to stay on? (Pressing the shutter button the the GH5 clears the displayed item after a value has been set.)
Asked by: Al
Thanks to all who responded. Yaakov got it; even though I "read" the manual (yes, really(, I thoroughly misunderstood this setting. All good, my bad.
Answered by: Al
Date published: 2021-09-16

Does the GH5 II have timecode output/input out of ...

Does the GH5 II have timecode output/input out of the flash socket like the GH5s?
Asked by: Alonso
No, it does not.
Answered by: Bruno
Date published: 2021-06-23

How many devices can connect at the same time to ...

How many devices can connect at the same time to its WIFI . ie could you have 2 devices connected at once?
Asked by: RiC
Hi! You can connect one. -M
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2022-03-02

Is the dynamic range better then gh5s?

Is the dynamic range better then gh5s?
Asked by: Anonymous
Featuring a 20.3MP Digital Live MOS sensor with a newly developed AR Coating, the GH5 II boasts an evolved Venus Engine Imaging Processor. These updates suppress ghosting and flare in backlit scenes, offer a 25% increase in dynamic range, and improve color gradation and reproduction.
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2021-11-25

Can it do 120p?

Can it do 120p?
Asked by: Cody
It can, but only through the variable frame rate feature.
Answered by: Ryan
Date published: 2022-09-11

To record in 4k, 400Mbps, 422 10bit, will this ...

To record in 4k, 400Mbps, 422 10bit, will this 300 MB/s V90 Sandisk card work? (BH #SAEPSDU128GD)
Asked by: Ragnar
Hi, Ragnar! Yes, it is compatible. -M
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2024-03-28

I have a gh5 and the vertical grip for it. Would ...

I have a gh5 and the vertical grip for it. Would the new larger batteries for the gh5M2 fit in the grip? How would that work?
Asked by: R
The GH5 and the GH5 II are compatible with the Panasonic DMW-BGGH5 Battery Grip, which uses only the DMW-BLF19 battery.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2022-09-28
  • y_2024, m_12, d_11, h_8CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.42
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_44
  • loc_en_US, sid_1639337, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=HAS_STAFF_ANSWERS, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_bhphotovideo