Panasonic Lumix GH5 II Camera
Product Code: DC-GH5M2E
- Cinema, Broadcasting, and Other Pro Applications
- Advanced Functions to Support All Your Needs
- Wireless Live Streaming / Webcam
- 6.5-stop Dual I.S. 2 (Image Stabilizer)
- Fully Weather Sealed
- Supports both wired and wireless unlimited live streaming for indoors and outdoors, together with a USB Power Delivery feature
- Enhanced 20.3MP MOS sensor with AR coating
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Free Delivery
Free standard delivery to UK Mainland on all orders over £50
DPD Next Working Day and Saturday delivery also available when ordered before 2pm Mon-Fri
Sell or Part-Exchange
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We want your old cameras, lenses and accessories.
Part-exchange against a new camera, or sell your gear and get paid by secure bank transfer
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Description
Cinema, Broadcasting, and Other Pro Applications
Unlimited recording on all settings—C4K and 6K anamorphic mode, 60p/50p 4:2:0 10-bit and C4K/4K 30p/25p/24p 4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra 400Mbps recording.
Advanced Functions to Support All Your Needs
Pre-installed V-LogL, REC Frame Indicator, Luminance Spot Meter, Zebra Pattern, WFM/Vectorscope, and three display options for Shutter Speed and Gain (Sensitivity): Sec/ISO, Angle/ISO, or Sec/dB.
Wireless Live Streaming / Webcam
Enjoy wireless livestreaming indoors and outdoors via the LUMIX Sync app (Android/iOS). Stream live events anytime, anywhere with GH5-level quality. Connect to a computer using a USB cable for web conferencing.
6.5-stop Dual I.S. 2 (Image Stabilizer)
Combines control of the Body I.S. and Lens O.I.S. to offer 6.5 stops' worth of correction.*
*Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60mm (35mm camera equivalent f= 120mm) when H-ES12060 is used.
Fully Weather Sealed
Durable magnesium alloy die-cast frame while sealing helps protect every seam, dial, and button. Dust and splash resistant*; use at temperatures as low as -10°C / 14°F.
*Dust and splash resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.
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Wireless live streamingC4K/4K 60p/50p 10-bit internal/external simultaneous recordingC4K/4K 30p/25p/24p 4:2:2 10-bit video, V-Log L and unlimited recording time20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor with anti reflection coatingH: 98.1mm, W: 138.5mm, D: 87.4mm, Weight: 727g. All values are approximate. Weight with SD card and battery. Lens is excluded. Dimensions exclude protrusions. |
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An ideal video creation toolFrom streaming and delivery-ready shooting to uncompressed log recording suitable for advanced post-production. A hybrid mirrorless camera that meets the needs of all creators PIC 2 |
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USB power supply / power chargingConvenient during long shoots in the studio and elsewhere, this feature allows you to supply power to the camera. When used in combination with the separately sold battery charger DMW-BTC15 (USB Power Delivery standard compliant), it can be charged while supplying power.* *Battery must be installed in camera and retain some charge for feature to work. |
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Enhanced 20.3MP MOS sensor with AR coatingAn AR (Anti Reflection) coating effectively suppresses flare to capture the expression of light as it is, even in a harsh shooting environment surrounded by strong light such as backlight, achieving high-quality visual beauty for both videos and still images. |
Specification
| Type | Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera |
| Recording media | SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card* / SDXC Memory Card* *Compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards and UHS-II Video Speed Class 90 standard SDXC Memory Cards. |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Type | Live MOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
| Camera effective pixels / Total pixels | 20.33 megapixels / 21.77 megapixels |
| AR (Anti Reflection) coating | Yes |
| Aspect ratio / Color filter | 4:3 / Primary color filter |
| Dust reduction system | Image sensor shift type |
| LATITUDE | 12 stops (V-Log L) |
| Recording file format - Still image | JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW |
| 6K PHOTO (*¹) / 4K PHOTO (*¹) | 6K PHOTO: MP4 (H.265/HEVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch)) 4K PHOTO: MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch)) Extracted still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31) |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 |
| File size (Pixels) - 4:3 | 5184x3888(L) / 3712x2784(M) / 2624x1968(S) / 4992x3744(6K PHOTO) / 3328x2496(4K PHOTO) |
| File size (Pixels) - 3:2 | 5184x3456(L) / 3712x2480(M) / 2624x1752(S) / 5184x3456(6K PHOTO) / 3504x2336(4K PHOTO) |
| File size (Pixels) - 16:9 | 5184x2920(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 3840x2160(4K PHOTO) |
| File size (Pixels) - 1:1 | 3888x3888(L) / 2784x2784(M) / 1968x1968(S) / 2880x2880(4K PHOTO) |
| Image quality | RAW / RAW+Fine / RAW+Standard / Fine / Standard |
| Color space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| MOTION PICTURE - Recording file format | MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/24-bit*, 96kHz/24-bit*) *When attaching DMW-XLR1 (sold separately). MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC 2ch) |
| MOTION PICTURE - System frequency | 59.94Hz / 50.00Hz / 24.00Hz |
| MOTION PICTURE - Image area of video | Full / Pixel by Pixel |
| STREAMING - Protocol | RTMP / RTMPS |
| Streaming quality - NTSC (59.94Hz) [FHD] 1920x1080 | 59.94p, 16Mbps* / 8Mbps (H.264) *Not selectable when RTMPS is set. 29.97p, 6Mbps / 3Mbps (H.264) |
| Streaming quality - NTSC (59.94Hz) [HD] 1280x720 | 59.94p, 6Mbps (H.264) 29.97p, 4Mbps (H.264) |
| Streaming quality - PAL (50.00Hz) [FHD] 1920x1080 | 50.00p, 16Mbps* / 8Mbps (H.264) *Not selectable when RTMPS is set. 25.00p, 6Mbps / 3Mbps (H.264) |
| Streaming quality - PAL (50.00Hz) [HD] 1280x720 | 50.00p, 6Mbps (H.264) 25.00p, 4Mbps (H.264) |
| VIEWFINDER - Type | OLED Live View Finder |
| VIEWFINDER - Pixels | Approx. 3.68 million dots |
| VIEWFINDER - Field of view / Magnification | Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1, when the aspect ratio is set to 4:3 |
| Eye point / Diopter adjustment | Approx. 21 mm at infinity; -1.0 m-1 / -4.0 - +3.0 (dpt) |
| Eye sensor | Yes |
| Display speed | 120fps / 60fps |
| REAR MONITOR - Type | TFT LCD monitor with static touch control |
| REAR MONITOR - Monitor size | TFT LCD monitor with static touch control |
| REAR MONITOR - Pixels | Approx. 1.84 million dots |
| REAR MONITOR - Field of view | Approx. 100% |
| FOCUS - Type | Contrast AF system |
| DFD technology | Yes |
| Focus mode | AFS (Single) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
| AF mode | Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval) / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint / Custom 1, 2, 3 (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) |
| AF detective range | EV -4 - 18 (F2.0, ISO100 equivalent, AFS) |
| AF custom setting | AF Sensitivity, AF Area Switching Sensitivity, Moving Object Prediction |
| AF assist light | Yes |
| AF lock | Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock |
| Post Focus / Focus Stacking | Yes / Yes |
| Focus Ring Control | Nonlinear / Linear *When a compatible lens is attached. |
| Others | Focus Peaking, 1-Area AF Moving Speed, AF-ON, AF-ON: Near Shift, AF-ON: Far Shift, Focus/Shutter Priority, Focus Switching for Vert/Hor, AF/AE Lock Hold, AF+MF, MF Assist, MF Guide, Focus Ring Lock, Show/Hide AF Mode, AF-Point Scope, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, Loop Focus Frame, AFC Start Point (225-Area), Touch Shutter, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Lens Focus Resume |
| EXPOSURE CONTROL | Light metering system - 1,728-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
| Light metering mode | Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot / Highlight Weighted |
| Metering range | EV0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent) |
| Recording mode | Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual Exposure / Creative Video / Custom 1, 2, 3, 4 / Intelligent Auto |
| ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) | Still image: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) Creative Video Mode: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) |
| Exposure compensation | 1/3 EV step ±5EV (±3EV for motion picture) |
| AE lock | Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock |
| IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM | Image sensor shift type (5-axis / 6.5-stop*) *Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60mm (35mm camera equivalent f=120mm) when H-ES12060 is used |
| IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM | Dual I.S. (6.5-stop* Dual I.S. 2 compatible) *Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=140mm (35mm camera equivalent f=280mm) when H-FS14140 is used. |
| White balance | AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| White balance adjustment | Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias |
| Color temperature setting | 2500-10000K in 100K |
| SHUTTER - Type | Focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed | Still image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/8,000 - 60 Electronic front curtain shutter: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/2,000 - 60 Electronic shutter: Bulb (Max. 60 sec), 1/16,000 - 60 Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25 Creative Video M mode / MF mode: 1/16,000 - 1/2 |
| Self timer | 10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec / Custom Time |
| Remote control | Remote control by DMW-RS2 (sold separately) |
| Silent mode / Shutter type | Yes / Yes (Auto / Mechanical / Electronic front curtain / Electronic / Electronic+NR) |
| BRACKET - AE bracket | 3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. ±3 EV, single/burst |
| Aperture bracket | 3, 5 or all positions |
| Focus bracket | 1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 10 levels |
| White balance bracket | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting |
| BURST SHOOTING - Burst speed | Mechanical shutter / Electronic front curtain shutter - AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) AFC: H: 9 frames/sec (with Live View), M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
| Burst speed | Electronic shutter - AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)AFC: H: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
| BURST SHOOTING - Number of recordable images | RAW / RAW+JPEG: More than 108 images JPEG: More than 999 images (When using a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)" inserted into card slot 1.) *When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic |
| 6K PHOTO (*¹) / 4K PHOTO (*¹) | Burst speed - 6K PHOTO: 30 frames/sec 4K PHOTO: 60 frames/sec, 30 frames/sec |
| Exif information | Yes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 6K/4K burst file complies with EXIF.) |
| TIME LAPSE SHOT | Yes |
| STOP MOTION ANIMATION | Yes |
| Flash type | TTL External Flash (sold separately) |
| Flash mode | Auto* / Auto/Red-eye Reduction* / Forced On / Forced On/Red-eye Reduction / Slow Sync. / Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction / Forced Off *For iA only. |
| Flash synchronization | 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Flash output adjustment | 1/3EV step ±3EV |
| Synchronization speed | Less than 1/250 second |
| Wireless control | Yes (When using DMW-FL200L / FL360L / FL580L (sold separately)), Wireless Channel: 1ch/2ch/3ch/4ch |
| Flash sync socket | Yes |
| EXTRA TELE CONVERSION | 2.0x (EX S), 1.4x (EX M) *Only for still image recording |
| Photo Style | Standard / Vivid / Natural / L. Classic Neo / Flat / Landscape / Portrait / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / L. Monochrome D / L. Monochrome S / Cinelike D2 / Cinelike V2 / Like709 / V-Log L / Hybrid Log Gamma / My Photo Style 1-10 |
| FILTER | Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome* / Silky Monochrome* / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus* / Fantasy / Star Filter* / One Point Color / Sunshine* *For photos only. |
| MOTION PICTURE FUNCTION | Master pedestal level - 31 steps |
| Luminance level | 8-bit: 0-255 / 16-235 / 16-255 10-bit: 0‒1023 / 64‒940 / 64‒1023 |
| Wave form monitor / Vectorscope | Selectable |
| LUT view assist | Monitor / HDMI |
| HLG view assist | Monitor (MODE1 / MODE2 / OFF) / HDMI (AUTO / MODE1 / MODE2 / OFF) |
| Anamorphic desqueeze display | 2.0x / 1.8x / 1.5x / 1.33x / 1.30x / OFF |
| Synchro scan | Yes |
| Time code | Count Up: Rec Run/Free Run selectable, Time Code Mode: Drop frame/Non-drop frame selectable (When NTSC (59.94Hz) is selected.) |
| SS/Gain operation | Shutter Duration/ISO / Angle/ISO / Shutter Duration/dB |
| Color bars / 1kHz test tone | Yes (SMPTE / EBU / ARIB) / Yes |
| Knee control | Yes (in Like709 mode) |
| Other functions | Red REC Frame Indicator, Streaming Blue Frame Indicato |
| VERTICAL POSITION INFORMATION | Still image / Motion picture (ON/OFF) |
| LEVEL GAUGE | Yes |
| FUNCTION BUTTON - REC | Exposure Comp. / Sensitivity / White Balance / Photo Style / Metering Mode / Aspect Ratio / Picture Quality / Picture Size / 1 Shot Spot Metering / Long Exposure NR / Min. Shutter Speed / 1 Shot RAW+JPG / i.Dynamic Range / Filter Effect / One Push AE / Touch AE / Exposure Mode / Synchro Scan / AF Mode / AF Custom Setting(Photo) / AF Custom Setting(Video) / Focus Peaking / Focus Peaking Sensitivity / 1-Area AF Moving Speed / Focus Ring Lock / AE LOCK / AF LOCK / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / AF-ON: Near Shift / AF-ON: Far Shift / AF-Point Scope / Focus Area Set / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Wireless Flash Setup / Drive Mode / 1 Shot "6K/4K PHOTO" / Bracketing / Silent Mode / Image Stabilizer / Shutter Type / Ex. Tele Conv. / Live View Composite / Motion Pic. Rec File Format / Motion Pic. Rec Quality / Motion Pic. Rec Quality (My List) / Variable Frame Rate / Time Code Display / Sound Rec Level Disp. / Mute Sound Input / Sound Rec Level Adj. / Sound Rec Level Limiter / XLR Mic Adaptor Setting / Special Mic. Directivity Adjust / Image Stabilizer / E-Stabilization (Video) / Boost I.S. (Video) / Image Area of Video / Focus Transition / Live Cropping / Q.MENU / Rec/Playback Switch / Video Record / LVF/Monitor Switch / Operation Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Preview / Preview Aperture Effect / Constant Preview / Level Gauge / Histogram / Luminance Spot Meter / Frame Marker / Photo Grid Line / Live View Boost / Monochrome Live View / Night Mode / LVF/Monitor Disp. Set / Video-Priority Display / Zebra Pattern / LUT View Assist (Monitor) / LUT View Assist (HDMI) / LUT Select / HLG View Assist(Monitor) / HLG View Assist (HDMI) / Sheer Overlay / I.S. Status Scope / WFM/Vector Scope / Anamorphic Desqueeze Display / Color Bars / Focus Ring Control/ Zoom Control / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Destination Card Slot / Off (Disable Press and Hold) / Restore to Default |
| FUNCTION BUTTON - PLAY | Magnify from AF Point / LUT View Assist (Monitor) / HLG View Assist (Monitor) / Anamorphic Desqueeze Display / RAW Processing / 6K/4K PHOTO Bulk Saving / Delete Single / Protect / Rating 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 / Copy / Rec/Playback Switch / LVF/Monitor Switch / Video Record / Night Mode / Card Slot Change / Wi-Fi / Send Image (Smartphone) / LUT View Assist (HDMI) / HLG View Assist (HDMI) / 6K/4K Photo Play / No Setting / Off (Disable Press and Hold) / Restore to Default |
| PictBridge compatible | |
| INTERFACE - USB | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C |
| INTERFACE - Remote input | φ2.5mm |
| INTERFACE - Microphone | Stereo, Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Low* / Standard / High *When attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately). |
| INTERFACE - External microphone / external audio device input | φ3.5mm for external microphone / external audio device MIC (Plug-in Power) / MIC / LINE is selectable. Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately). |
| INTERFACE - XLR microphone | Yes with DMW-XLR1 (sold separately) |
| WIRELESS - Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz (STA/AP) (IEEE802.11b/g/n) 5GHz (STA) (IEEE 802.11a/n/ac) *5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)) |