Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II: 2021 ; Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6: 2022
- Weight: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II: 727 g ; Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6: 823 g
- Sensor resolution: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II: 5196 x 3907 ; Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6: 5791 x 4354
- Effective megapixels: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II: 20.3 ; Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6: 25.21
- Max burst (electronic shutter): Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II: 12 fps (AFS/MF), 7 fps (AFC) ; Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6: 75 fps (AFS/MF only)
- Max burst (mechanical shutter): Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II: 12 fps (AFS/MF), 9 fps (AFC) ; Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6: 14 fps (AFS/MF), 8 fps (AFC)
- Max. video mode: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II: C4K 60p (4096 x 2160) ; Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6: 5.7K 60p (5728 x 3024); C4K 120p
- Battery: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II: Li-ion Battery Pack ; Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6: DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 (25.21).
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DC-GH5 II | Lumix DC-GH6 |
| Year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm | 138.4 x 100.3 x 99.6 mm |
| Weight | 727 g | 823 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 5196 x 3907 | 5791 x 4354 |
| Crop factor | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Total megapixels | 21.77 | 26.52 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.3 | 25.21 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5776 x 4336 |
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (extends to 100) | Auto, 100-25600 (extends to 50) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| AF points | 225 areas | — |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | 12 fps (AFS/MF), 7 fps (AFC) | 75 fps (AFS/MF only) |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 12 fps (AFS/MF), 9 fps (AFC) | 14 fps (AFS/MF), 8 fps (AFC) |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | C4K 60p (4096 x 2160) | 5.7K 60p (5728 x 3024); C4K 120p |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,840,000 dots | 1,840,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack | DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |