Our full comparison between the E-M1 II and GH5 is now online!
When the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix GH4 were released in 2013, the differences between the two cameras were easier to summarise, as each had its own set of unique features such as 5-axis stabilisation on the E-M1 and advanced video capabilities on the Lumix.
Update: our complete GX85 vs GX850 comparison is now online!
In 2016, Panasonic decided to update the naming scheme of its Lumix range to better reflect the target audience and styling of their cameras. For example, all flat-topped cameras are now called “GX” and are followed by a series of digits that distinguish the level of the intended user. One digit is for professional use, two is for experts, three is for amateurs and four is for complete beginners.
Despite rumours earlier this year that Panasonic had axed the GF series, today’s announcement of the GX850 (otherwise know as the GX800 or GF9 depending on where you live) at CES in Las Vegas would suggest that the brand hasn’t given up on their entry level cameras just yet.
The newly-announced Lumix GH5 has once again placed the GH line-up a step ahead of the competition. In addition to superior video quality and compression, Panasonic has pushed the boundaries with 6K capabilities, a new autofocus system, a new sensor and a more robust body. Although the camera is surely able to deliver excellent results for stills, it is definitely on the video side that we find the most powerful arguments in its favour.
The Panasonic Lumix GH4, released more than two years ago, brought 4K video to the mirrorless and interchangeable-lens camera market at an affordable price. Although packed with excellent still features, the GH series has always stood out for its video capabilities which attract both enthusiasts and professional filmmakers. It was true of the GH4 in 2014 and is still true of the new GH5 which was officially announced today.