Panasonic LUMIX GH5 4K Digital Camera, 20.3 Megapixel Mirrorless Camera with Digital Live MOS Sensor, 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0, 4K 4:2:2 10-Bit Video, Full-Size HDMI Out, 3.2-Inch LCD, DC-GH5 (Black)


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Compatible Mountings Micro Four Thirds
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Photo Sensor Technology CMOS
Supported File Format JPEG, Raw
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift
Optical Zoom 1 x
Maximum Aperture 4 f
Expanded ISO Minimum 80
Metering Description Center-Weighted Average, Multiple, Spot
Brand Panasonic

About this item

  • Professional photo and video: 20.3 Megapixel micro four thirds sensor with no low pass filter to capture sharp images with a high dynamic range and artifact free performance
  • Splash or Freeze Proof Design: Freeze proof to 10 degrees the durable magnesium alloy body withstands heavy use in the field; Splash or dust proof construction with weather sealing on every Joint, dial and button
  • Dual image stabilization: 5 axis dual image stabilization corrects all lenses, including classic lenses not equipped with O. I. S, to eliminate Blur and nearly eliminate body and lens shake in both photo and 4K video recording
  • 4K video capture: Records silky smooth 4K 60P by 50P (QFHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 ; MOV or MP4) video with internal 4: 2: 2 10 bit 4K video recording, Plus exclusive 6K photo and 4K post focus records photos up to 60Fps
  • Connectivity and Ports: 3.5 millimeter audio port, connect to devices with USB 3.0, an external monitor or external Recorder with a full size HDMI port; Available Twin SD card slots (UHS II U3 compatible)

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Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5KBODY
Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5KBODY

Why settle for photo only?

You won't with the Panasonic LUMIX GH5. The pro photo / 4K video camera built on the next-generation mirrorless (ILC) interchangeable lens camera standard [Micro Four Thirds] pioneered by Panasonic.

LUMIX DC-GH5KBODY key features
Panasonic LUMIX GH5 award-winning camera

Pinnacle of Perfection

The experts agree. The award-winning LUMIX GH5 mirrorless 4K camera is tops!

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Includes LUMIX GH5 camera body, cable holder, hot shoe cover, battery, battery charger, camera body cap, shoulder strap, USB connection cable, AC cable, basic owner's manual (English and Spanish), Quick Start Guide, 6K/4K Photo Quick Start Guide, product registration card.

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    The professional grade Panasonic Lumix 4K Digital Camera DC GH5K offers over 28 Lumix and LEICA compact lens options built on the next generation interchangeable lens camera (ILC) standard (Micro Four Thirds) pioneered by Panasonic. With a durable, magnesium alloy body that’s splash/dust/freeze proof, the mirrorless design enables a lighter, more compact camera body that can go anywhere you can. The marriage of an advanced Digital Live MOS sensor with the beautiful new Venus Engine 10 produces extraordinary color detail and natural texture expression. Cutting edge features include 4K 60p (4:2:0 8 bit) and 30p (4:2:2 10 bit) in camera cinematic video, 5Ghz Wi Fi + Bluetooth for fast connection and image transfer, lightning fast DFD focusing, 5 axis dual I.S 2.0 stabilization and exposure technologies not possible with traditional DSLRs. With the exclusive Lumix 4K Photo (8MP, 30/60 fps) and brand new 6K PHOTO mode (~18MP, 30 fps), simply pause that perfect moment from video to produce printable high resolution photos. A high resolution 21mm, 0.76x OLED eye viewfinder (3680K dot) matches up to exactly how you intended to see the image even under direct sunlight. For connectivity convenience, the GH5 includes a full size (Type A) HDMI terminal with cable lock, twin SD Card slots (UHS II U3 compatible), 3.5mm microphone & headphone terminals and optional DMW XLR1 microphone adaptor. Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz Wi Fi is not available in some countries.

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    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    413 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, image stabilization, speed and value of the digital camera. For example, they mention it takes great pictures and videos, has 5 axis image stabilisation and is very fast. Some are satisfied with features, and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on autofocus and brightness.

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    56 customers mention "Quality"56 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that it produces great pictures and videos, with incredible video quality. They also appreciate the high frame rate video feature, which produces sharper video than the GH4.

    "...However, the early results are very promising and I do believe that Panasonic has made a significant improvement in IQ over the GH4...." Read more

    "...and press the shutter half way down to get it to lock on first it works very well. All in all this is an amazing camera for the price!..." Read more

    "...The image is amazing, but that's not news. What is news - and hopefully will not be overlooked - is how much this camera is amazing to use...." Read more

    "...But in good lighting, the 6K burst shot is pretty amazing in the right situations, and time lapse features are great...." Read more

    14 customers mention "Image stabilization"14 positive0 negative

    Customers like the image stabilization of the camera. They say the in-camera stabilization works well, and the 5 axis image stabilisation on the sensor and if you are using a lens, means you can walk and record rock steady video. The camera holds up well after three years, and is a solid mirrorless camera with good quality material.

    "...Image stability - I am very excited for the improvements - but I definitely need to do a lot of testing to see how it really performs.-..." Read more

    "...There is now 5 axis image stabilization on the sensor and if you are using a lens like the Leica 12-60mm it has power IOS...." Read more

    "...Highlights:- great stabilization- ability to manual focus or use auto- second screen flips out and rotates-..." Read more

    "...The stabilization is better than the A6500's as well. I took that to comic-con last year and didn't love the IBIS...." Read more

    14 customers mention "Speed"10 positive4 negative

    Customers like the speed of the camera. They mention that it is very fast on the point, has usable 120 fps, and can record in super slow motion. They appreciate the high frame rate capabilities and the uncompressed video. Overall, customers are happy with the fast shipment and excellent condition.

    "...The ability to shoot at 180 FPS (you have first select a variable frame rate to get into this menu).-..." Read more

    "...180fps in full 1080 FHD internally! The slow motion on this camera is buttery smooth! The size and grip is fantastic! What it's raining out?..." Read more

    "...The post focus is a really rad feature. The high frame rate capabilites and the uncompressed video is the best thing about this camera though...." Read more

    "...but be careful, not all computers are fast enough to edit that kind of video...." Read more

    12 customers mention "Value"12 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the digital camera. They say it's well worth the price and a great buy.

    "...These high quality lenses are smaller and cost less than their full frame rivals to boot...." Read more

    "...All in all this is an amazing camera for the price!..." Read more

    "This camera is a powerhouse for the price...." Read more

    "...This caught my attention as it seems to be the smallest and cheapest thing to do amazing 4k 60 video...." Read more

    11 customers mention "Features"11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the features of the digital camera. They mention that it is packed full of features that are geared towards giving them more customization than they could ever need. Some say that it's a great addition to their kit and has an amazing drop down menu.

    "...This camera has a lot of features, and has well more auto focus features than I am use to...." Read more

    "...I love using this camera it has such an amazing drop down menu...." Read more

    "It's great for photos, video, and has cool features I never knew were possible. The post focus is a really rad feature...." Read more

    "...It really is a powerhouse, packed full of features that are geared towards giving me the tools that I need to shoot excellent looking video...." Read more

    6 customers mention "Ease of use"6 positive0 negative

    Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They mention that the touch screen is nice and simple. They find the menus easy to navigate and well thought out. They also say that shooting manual is a breeze and that the WB and ISO settings are easy to adjust. Customers also appreciate the plethora of easy to digest information.

    "...it is easy to navigate WB and ISO settings without moving your eyes (much more difficult on my Nikon D750).- No built in flash...." Read more

    "...The menus are very easy to navigate and well thought out!..." Read more

    "...Luckily there is a plethora of easy to digest information for this camera.Highlights:- great stabilization-..." Read more

    "...another one as a B Camera because it is such a versatile and user-friendly camera...." Read more

    14 customers mention "Autofocus"8 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the autofocus of the camera. Some mention that it's good, while others say that it is subpar and has problems keeping the main subject in focus.

    "...- My early footage is excellent. The continuous autofocus is improved (although I do need to run a lot more tests on this one)...." Read more

    "...lowlight performance having only a slight improvement, and poor autofocus I could care less for...." Read more

    "...Highlights:- great stabilization- ability to manual focus or use auto- second screen flips out and rotates-..." Read more

    "...4K color depth video camera (prosumer) BUT for the autofocus problems in keeping the main subject in focus...." Read more

    7 customers mention "Brightness"3 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the brightness of the camera. Some mention that it does appear to be a substantial improvement in low-light performance from the GH4, which is welcome. The lens is super bright and clear, and the ISO power blew them away. However, some say that the low light performance isn't great and high ISOs introduce lots of grain.

    "...(The larger sensors make it very difficult to light a product fully and get it all in focus when it's a larger product,..." Read more

    "...the view finder flips out, up, down and forward toward the lens is super bright and clear and also a touchscreen!..." Read more

    "...Low light performance isn't great and high ISOs introduce lots of grain...." Read more

    "...The ISO power blew me away, it can practically see in the dark now with no noticeable noise...." Read more

    One Camera to Rule Them All?
    5 out of 5 stars
    One Camera to Rule Them All?
    I will update this review as time goes on. At this point I have only experimented with the camera for several hours, but I already have enough information to form a solid foundation for a review (I have also used the GH4 for a few years). I run a small video production company, and for years I have used the GH4 for capturing high quality video. The problem is that every video shoot also requires several high quality/professional photographs. While the GH4 excelled in capturing video as a true camera it always came up short. As a result, I was always forced to lug my Nikon D750 around with me. I would travel with two cameras, and two sets of lenses. Occasionally, I would substitute the Nikon for my Fujix100T or I would substitute the GH4 for my Osmo Pro (recently it has been more of the later). What I need... want... would love .... is camera to do all of it. I guess I could invest in the FF Sony, but the idea of investing in a 3rd set of lenses doesn't exactly excite me. At some point.... either the video on the Olympus will come up... or the photo stills on the Panasonic will improve...right? Based on my tests - I think the GH5 will become my Holy Grail of cameras. I have 0% doubt that it will perform for video (and my the couple of tests I have run look very favorable), but my worry was IQ. The new 20.3MP resolution has me hopeful that the GH5 will become my one camera for all purposes. Photos - Again - I will update this as time goes on - The upgraded sensor seems to make a large difference.In the photos I attached the 1st picture was taken at ISO 400 while the rest were at ISO 1600. Frankly, I always got nervous taking my GH4 above ISO 800 the noise and grain really started to become noticeable. The GH5 looks very usable at ISO 1600 ( I need to check ISO 3200 a little closer). For full disclosure the ISO 1600 shots were taken with the Panasonic Leica f1.2 42.5mm gem of a lens. This is a good point for a tangent,. The reason why i like the MFT format (in addition to the cameras being physically smaller) there are some very excellent lenses out there. I would stack the Olymous Zuiko lenses up against the branded Nikon lenses any day of the week. In addition, ignoring the difference in focal length my Panasonic/Leica f1.2 42.5 rivals my Otus f1.4 55mm for my Nikon (plus it has vibration reduction AND autofocus - eat your heart out Sigma). These high quality lenses are smaller and cost less than their full frame rivals to boot. Now there are some poor lenses too, but if you are willing to pay a little more I have found all of the Panny/Leica and Olympus Zuiko lenses to be very, very good.Other notes - - If you shoot in RAW and use Lightroom you will have to update to 6.9. - The autofocus really is improved. It is very fast on the point.- Has the ability to do focus stacking - I haven't tried this yet - but it is a very interesting function. - Shooting manual is a breeze - I am not sure why Nikon can't copy Panasonic's focus peaking, but if they could... they should. I mentioned I owned the Otus f1.4 55mm.... that lenses would be soooooo much more useful if Nikon offered a similar type of focus peaking.- Low light performance - others may disagree, but I do think that it is better than the GH4. I have very good stills at ISO 1600. However, this might be a counter-intuitive since Panasonic is using the same sized sensor but increasing the resolution. In order for the camera to have better low light performance and higher resolution would require either significantly better algorithms and/or improvements on the actual sensor gathers the light. - Button placement and layout are still very solid. it is easy to navigate WB and ISO settings without moving your eyes (much more difficult on my Nikon D750).- No built in flash. Honestly, I can not remember the last time I used a built in flash.- The camera is not too much larger than the GH4, but it is noticeably heavier. This camera is dense, and while it still has an advantage over my full frame it's losing ground here.Video- - My early footage is excellent. The continuous autofocus is improved (although I do need to run a lot more tests on this one). I loved shooting footage with my GH4, but I usually filmed in manual focus. I never fully trusted the GH4 autofocus - it seemed to spend too much time searching.- The ability to shoot at 180 FPS (you have first select a variable frame rate to get into this menu).- Out of the box it will allow you to record 10 bit straight to SD card (I recommend the new high transfer rate cards).- Image stability - I am very excited for the improvements - but I definitely need to do a lot of testing to see how it really performs.- In short... for video the GH5 will do everything that GH4 will do, but it adds the ability to capture 10 bit footage directly to a SD card, offers weather protection, and in-body stabilization- The screen and viewfinder are excellent.Final Verdict - Again, I will have to update this review - there is MUCH still to be covered (especially for video). However, the early results are very promising and I do believe that Panasonic has made a significant improvement in IQ over the GH4. I may be naive, but I just ASSUMED it would be great for video (minor improvements in the GH4 would have helped maintain its status). The GH5 is roughly double the price of the GH4 so you will need to understand if the photo improvements and the upgrades in video are really worth it to you. For me... it is a no-brainer.... and I am optimistic that for now on I will be carrying just one camera with me!5 Stars
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017
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    I will update this review as time goes on. At this point I have only experimented with the camera for several hours, but I already have enough information to form a solid foundation for a review (I have also used the GH4 for a few years).

    I run a small video production company, and for years I have used the GH4 for capturing high quality video. The problem is that every video shoot also requires several high quality/professional photographs. While the GH4 excelled in capturing video as a true camera it always came up short. As a result, I was always forced to lug my Nikon D750 around with me. I would travel with two cameras, and two sets of lenses. Occasionally, I would substitute the Nikon for my Fujix100T or I would substitute the GH4 for my Osmo Pro (recently it has been more of the later).

    What I need... want... would love .... is camera to do all of it. I guess I could invest in the FF Sony, but the idea of investing in a 3rd set of lenses doesn't exactly excite me. At some point.... either the video on the Olympus will come up... or the photo stills on the Panasonic will improve...right? Based on my tests - I think the GH5 will become my Holy Grail of cameras. I have 0% doubt that it will perform for video (and my the couple of tests I have run look very favorable), but my worry was IQ. The new 20.3MP resolution has me hopeful that the GH5 will become my one camera for all purposes.

    Photos - Again - I will update this as time goes on

    - The upgraded sensor seems to make a large difference.In the photos I attached the 1st picture was taken at ISO 400 while the rest were at ISO 1600. Frankly, I always got nervous taking my GH4 above ISO 800 the noise and grain really started to become noticeable. The GH5 looks very usable at ISO 1600 ( I need to check ISO 3200 a little closer). For full disclosure the ISO 1600 shots were taken with the Panasonic Leica f1.2 42.5mm gem of a lens.

    This is a good point for a tangent,. The reason why i like the MFT format (in addition to the cameras being physically smaller) there are some very excellent lenses out there. I would stack the Olymous Zuiko lenses up against the branded Nikon lenses any day of the week. In addition, ignoring the difference in focal length my Panasonic/Leica f1.2 42.5 rivals my Otus f1.4 55mm for my Nikon (plus it has vibration reduction AND autofocus - eat your heart out Sigma). These high quality lenses are smaller and cost less than their full frame rivals to boot. Now there are some poor lenses too, but if you are willing to pay a little more I have found all of the Panny/Leica and Olympus Zuiko lenses to be very, very good.

    Other notes -

    - If you shoot in RAW and use Lightroom you will have to update to 6.9.

    - The autofocus really is improved. It is very fast on the point.

    - Has the ability to do focus stacking - I haven't tried this yet - but it is a very interesting function.

    - Shooting manual is a breeze - I am not sure why Nikon can't copy Panasonic's focus peaking, but if they could... they should. I mentioned I owned the Otus f1.4 55mm.... that lenses would be soooooo much more useful if Nikon offered a similar type of focus peaking.

    - Low light performance - others may disagree, but I do think that it is better than the GH4. I have very good stills at ISO 1600. However, this might be a counter-intuitive since Panasonic is using the same sized sensor but increasing the resolution. In order for the camera to have better low light performance and higher resolution would require either significantly better algorithms and/or improvements on the actual sensor gathers the light.

    - Button placement and layout are still very solid. it is easy to navigate WB and ISO settings without moving your eyes (much more difficult on my Nikon D750).

    - No built in flash. Honestly, I can not remember the last time I used a built in flash.

    - The camera is not too much larger than the GH4, but it is noticeably heavier. This camera is dense, and while it still has an advantage over my full frame it's losing ground here.

    Video-

    - My early footage is excellent. The continuous autofocus is improved (although I do need to run a lot more tests on this one). I loved shooting footage with my GH4, but I usually filmed in manual focus. I never fully trusted the GH4 autofocus - it seemed to spend too much time searching.

    - The ability to shoot at 180 FPS (you have first select a variable frame rate to get into this menu).

    - Out of the box it will allow you to record 10 bit straight to SD card (I recommend the new high transfer rate cards).

    - Image stability - I am very excited for the improvements - but I definitely need to do a lot of testing to see how it really performs.

    - In short... for video the GH5 will do everything that GH4 will do, but it adds the ability to capture 10 bit footage directly to a SD card, offers weather protection, and in-body stabilization

    - The screen and viewfinder are excellent.

    Final Verdict - Again, I will have to update this review - there is MUCH still to be covered (especially for video). However, the early results are very promising and I do believe that Panasonic has made a significant improvement in IQ over the GH4. I may be naive, but I just ASSUMED it would be great for video (minor improvements in the GH4 would have helped maintain its status). The GH5 is roughly double the price of the GH4 so you will need to understand if the photo improvements and the upgrades in video are really worth it to you. For me... it is a no-brainer.... and I am optimistic that for now on I will be carrying just one camera with me!

    5 Stars
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    CKE
    5.0 out of 5 stars One Camera to Rule Them All?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017
    I will update this review as time goes on. At this point I have only experimented with the camera for several hours, but I already have enough information to form a solid foundation for a review (I have also used the GH4 for a few years).

    I run a small video production company, and for years I have used the GH4 for capturing high quality video. The problem is that every video shoot also requires several high quality/professional photographs. While the GH4 excelled in capturing video as a true camera it always came up short. As a result, I was always forced to lug my Nikon D750 around with me. I would travel with two cameras, and two sets of lenses. Occasionally, I would substitute the Nikon for my Fujix100T or I would substitute the GH4 for my Osmo Pro (recently it has been more of the later).

    What I need... want... would love .... is camera to do all of it. I guess I could invest in the FF Sony, but the idea of investing in a 3rd set of lenses doesn't exactly excite me. At some point.... either the video on the Olympus will come up... or the photo stills on the Panasonic will improve...right? Based on my tests - I think the GH5 will become my Holy Grail of cameras. I have 0% doubt that it will perform for video (and my the couple of tests I have run look very favorable), but my worry was IQ. The new 20.3MP resolution has me hopeful that the GH5 will become my one camera for all purposes.

    Photos - Again - I will update this as time goes on

    - The upgraded sensor seems to make a large difference.In the photos I attached the 1st picture was taken at ISO 400 while the rest were at ISO 1600. Frankly, I always got nervous taking my GH4 above ISO 800 the noise and grain really started to become noticeable. The GH5 looks very usable at ISO 1600 ( I need to check ISO 3200 a little closer). For full disclosure the ISO 1600 shots were taken with the Panasonic Leica f1.2 42.5mm gem of a lens.

    This is a good point for a tangent,. The reason why i like the MFT format (in addition to the cameras being physically smaller) there are some very excellent lenses out there. I would stack the Olymous Zuiko lenses up against the branded Nikon lenses any day of the week. In addition, ignoring the difference in focal length my Panasonic/Leica f1.2 42.5 rivals my Otus f1.4 55mm for my Nikon (plus it has vibration reduction AND autofocus - eat your heart out Sigma). These high quality lenses are smaller and cost less than their full frame rivals to boot. Now there are some poor lenses too, but if you are willing to pay a little more I have found all of the Panny/Leica and Olympus Zuiko lenses to be very, very good.

    Other notes -

    - If you shoot in RAW and use Lightroom you will have to update to 6.9.

    - The autofocus really is improved. It is very fast on the point.

    - Has the ability to do focus stacking - I haven't tried this yet - but it is a very interesting function.

    - Shooting manual is a breeze - I am not sure why Nikon can't copy Panasonic's focus peaking, but if they could... they should. I mentioned I owned the Otus f1.4 55mm.... that lenses would be soooooo much more useful if Nikon offered a similar type of focus peaking.

    - Low light performance - others may disagree, but I do think that it is better than the GH4. I have very good stills at ISO 1600. However, this might be a counter-intuitive since Panasonic is using the same sized sensor but increasing the resolution. In order for the camera to have better low light performance and higher resolution would require either significantly better algorithms and/or improvements on the actual sensor gathers the light.

    - Button placement and layout are still very solid. it is easy to navigate WB and ISO settings without moving your eyes (much more difficult on my Nikon D750).

    - No built in flash. Honestly, I can not remember the last time I used a built in flash.

    - The camera is not too much larger than the GH4, but it is noticeably heavier. This camera is dense, and while it still has an advantage over my full frame it's losing ground here.

    Video-

    - My early footage is excellent. The continuous autofocus is improved (although I do need to run a lot more tests on this one). I loved shooting footage with my GH4, but I usually filmed in manual focus. I never fully trusted the GH4 autofocus - it seemed to spend too much time searching.

    - The ability to shoot at 180 FPS (you have first select a variable frame rate to get into this menu).

    - Out of the box it will allow you to record 10 bit straight to SD card (I recommend the new high transfer rate cards).

    - Image stability - I am very excited for the improvements - but I definitely need to do a lot of testing to see how it really performs.

    - In short... for video the GH5 will do everything that GH4 will do, but it adds the ability to capture 10 bit footage directly to a SD card, offers weather protection, and in-body stabilization

    - The screen and viewfinder are excellent.

    Final Verdict - Again, I will have to update this review - there is MUCH still to be covered (especially for video). However, the early results are very promising and I do believe that Panasonic has made a significant improvement in IQ over the GH4. I may be naive, but I just ASSUMED it would be great for video (minor improvements in the GH4 would have helped maintain its status). The GH5 is roughly double the price of the GH4 so you will need to understand if the photo improvements and the upgrades in video are really worth it to you. For me... it is a no-brainer.... and I am optimistic that for now on I will be carrying just one camera with me!

    5 Stars
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2017
    Style: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase
    The LUMIX GH5 is a dream come true! Panasonic has hit a huge home run with this camera! Cinema 4K recording at 24fps internally! 4K at 60fps 8bit 150mps internally! 400mps with update coming soon! 180fps in full 1080 FHD internally! The slow motion on this camera is buttery smooth! The size and grip is fantastic! What it's raining out? No problem this camera with the Leica 12-60mm lens is water resistant! It's also free resistant for shooting in low temperatures! Battery life is way better than the Sony's but not as good as the GH4 with how fast this camera processes it uses more juice. So be sure to pick up some spare batteries. Dual memory cards that can be hot swapped so you can continue constant recording with no overheating! Very grainless recording up to 1600 ISO. With additional purchase you can shoot in VlogL with a dynamic range of 12 stops when shooting at a native ISO of 400. Internal audio level meters, very good mic for this size of camera onboard. Zebras, focus assist, waveform and vector scope meters are all onboard. There are many customizable buttons and the view finder flips out, up, down and forward toward the lens is super bright and clear and also a touchscreen! The menus are very easy to navigate and well thought out! There is now 5 axis image stabilization on the sensor and if you are using a lens like the Leica 12-60mm it has power IOS. So you get two levels of stabilization working together. What does that mean? That means you can walk and record rock steady video! There has been a lot of controversy over the autofocus but I have found if you put it on either face detect or single point and press the shutter half way down to get it to lock on first it works very well. All in all this is an amazing camera for the price! For all the features and how well this works in the field I'd be happy if I spent twice the price! Go create something amazing!
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
    Style: w/ 12-60mmSet: BaseVerified Purchase
    After owning this product for over 3 years, I can say that I am 100% satisfied with this purchase. I purchased this camera to start creating media content for my music and other online content (live streaming, highlights, etc).

    The included lens in the bundle was perfect to get me started because I had virtually no knowledge of photography or videography so I didn’t know what lens I would need. The camera is no slouch, you will need to educate yourself if you are a newbie like me. Luckily there is a plethora of easy to digest information for this camera.

    Highlights:
    - great stabilization
    - ability to manual focus or use auto
    - second screen flips out and rotates
    - touch screen
    - holds up well after 3 years

    I love this camera.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for video, great mirrorless cam
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
    After owning this product for over 3 years, I can say that I am 100% satisfied with this purchase. I purchased this camera to start creating media content for my music and other online content (live streaming, highlights, etc).

    The included lens in the bundle was perfect to get me started because I had virtually no knowledge of photography or videography so I didn’t know what lens I would need. The camera is no slouch, you will need to educate yourself if you are a newbie like me. Luckily there is a plethora of easy to digest information for this camera.

    Highlights:
    - great stabilization
    - ability to manual focus or use auto
    - second screen flips out and rotates
    - touch screen
    - holds up well after 3 years

    I love this camera.
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