Panasonic camera

Panasonic GH5 camera

Creators cited with it: 5; From 26 reports.
Released: 2017; First cited here by Curtis Judd, April 2019. Last reported 2 months ago.
Reviewers: Praised for video and stabilisation; Pushback on image quality. From 4 reviews. What they said

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“…uh the gh5 GH4 couple of Fuji cameras everything is gone”
Cinecom.netMay 2023Watch the video at 0:43
“I experienced this firsthand when I rented the very similar gh5 and a 1.8 times lens I really like the footage”
DSLRguideFebruary 2023Watch the video at 1:42

3 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 4 reviews (2 press, 2 video), newest November 2025

What press and YouTube reviews of the Panasonic GH5 camera judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Video
Stabilisation
Build & handling
Value

Where reviewers push back

Image quality
Autofocus

Image qualityMostly negative: Leans negative.Good JPEGs and colour in good light, weak in low light3 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “Image quality from JPEGs processed in-camera is very good, with the camera delivering pleasing results in a range of conditions.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
- “When faced with even lighting, the GH5 delivers excellent results, with true-to-life colour that is rich but not overly saturated, and with good levels of contrast, too.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
Complaints (4)
- “When used to photograph high-contrast scenes, however, we found that the GH5 had a tendency to slightly underexpose images.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
- “there are undoubtedly better low-light cameras on the market at this price point”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
- “also the Sony is slightly better in low light”
  VideoMatt Southam · February 2025Watch at 2:05
- “With a smaller sensor size, it's not great, and I probably wouldn't push this camera past 1,600 for ISO.”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch at 4:24
VideoRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Class-leading video specs, records long without overheating3 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Panasonic has added loads of extra features on top of the GH4’s already class-leading video specification”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · January 2017Read the review
- “the GH5 remains the leader of the pack for those with a specific interest in videography.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
- “it can record forever without overheating”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch at 3:00
AutofocusSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers disagree: fast in good light, hunts otherwise3 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “Using the camera in ample light, we found autofocus to be all but instantaneous.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
- “Overall, the GH5’s AF is both impressively speedy and highly flexible, and we can find no real cause for complaint.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
Complaints (4)
- “Switching the AF Assist light off did cause the camera to struggle in really dim conditions.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
- “the probably the biggest downside to the JH5 is the auto focus it's certainly not as quick as the Sony”
  VideoMatt Southam · February 2025Watch at 1:53
- “The autofocus was bad. It was even bad at that time.”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch at 3:57
- “autofocus will hunt on you”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch
StabilisationRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Excellent in-body stabilisation, often removes need for gimbal3 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “In testing, we found the overall performance of Dual IS 2 to be excellent.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
- “the fact that Panasonic’s Dual IS 2 performs exceptionally well in real-world use adds an extra dimension to the GH5 and greatly increases its overall flexibility.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
- “the stability on it is brilliant”
  VideoMatt Southam · February 2025Watch at 1:20
- “the stability is really good and you can get away with using it free hand”
  VideoMatt Southam · February 2025Watch at 1:41
- “the inbody image stabilization on the GH5 is one of the best in its class”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch at 1:39
- “I often felt like I could get away without using a gimbal”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch at 1:53
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Robust, comfortable build, though large and heavy for format4 reviews›
Praise (7)
- “The large grip fits comfortably in your hand and all the key controls are readily accessible.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · January 2017Read the review
- “Build quality is excellent”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · January 2017Read the review
- “Build quality impresses, too, with the GH5’s magnesium-alloy die-cast outer construction giving the camera an undeniably robust and reassuringly weighty feel in the hand.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
- “Overall handling and build quality are hard to fault, too, with the GH5 shining in both departments.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
- “even in 2025 they are fairly bulletproof”
  VideoMatt Southam · February 2025Watch at 3:02
- “The joystick location and being able to set the control wheel on the back for ISO has made a new standard for me when using other cameras on the market.”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch at 3:07
- “This camera doesn't get in your way when shooting as it's battle tested.”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch at 2:54
Complaints (1)
- “Large and heavy by Micro Four Thirds standards”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review
ValueRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Strong value, especially second-hand, though stills rivals exist3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “I would say it is a good investment second hand”
  VideoMatt Southam · February 2025Watch at 2:59
- “Even some brand new cameras in the price range of a used GH5 don't offer these specs.”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch at 1:10
- “This camera gives you prolevel features without breaking the bank.”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch at 5:27
- “I don't know if you can find a better value for the money when first starting out.”
  VideoJake McHugh · November 2025Watch at 4:48
Complaints (1)
- “there are perhaps better cameras at this price point for stills”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Audley Jarvis · March 2017Read the review