Quite some time after the release of the LUMIX GH5 in early 2017, the successor GH5 II has now arrived at our lab. It claims an enhanced performance because of its new sensor architecture and updated Venus engine. Curious to see how it performs? Then read on… Whenever I hear about a new release of a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) sensor-based camera, I get really excited. As I mentioned in some earlier articles, my love for larger sensor cameras started with the LUMIX GH1 in the year 2009. MFT sensor-based cameras are super versatile in terms of lens adaptation – they typically show low rolling shutter values and fare quite OK in the dynamic range department. Hence, since 2009 there is no (gear) excuse anymore as all of these MFT-based cameras shoot beautiful footage ;-) Just have a look at Johnnie’s review and mini-documentary he shot with the LUMIX GH5 II here. The LUMIX GH5 II in our lab test – how will it fare? Image credit: CineD When I tested the LUMIX GH5 in 2018, I was a bit disappointed as it showed only 9.7 stops of dynamic range at a signal to noise ratio of 2, and 10.8 stops at SNR = 1. Other MFT sensor-based cameras like the GH5S, or the Z CAM E2 exhibit about a stop more, and the recently tested LUMIX BGH1 displayed even 11.6 stops at SNR = 2. So let’s see what the revamped GH5 II has to offer. Rolling Shutter of...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 23 July, 2021