Panasonic Lumix GH5 II Camera With Leica DG 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Lens Kit

Panasonic Lumix GH5 M2 With Leica DG 12-60mm Lens Kit Summary

For those seeking a high quality hybrid camera with unlimited video at 4K/60p 4:2:0 and all-in-one 5x zoom, the updated Panasonic Lumix GH5 M2 and Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Lens could make the perfect choice. The mark II GH5 camera features numerous updates for content creators including the latest Venus engine, improved body stabilisation at 6.5 stops, easy live streaming and an updated touchscreen LCD with better colour and brightness. The high quality Leica lens in this kit needs no introduction with its’ effective optical stabilisation, bright aperture and equivalent 24-120mm focal range (full frame format), yet weighing only 320g.

Camera features at a glance

• C4K, 4K/60p 4:2:0 10-bit unlimited video recording with simultaneous 4K 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI
• Wireless live streaming in FHD/60p via the LUMIX Sync smartphone app
• 20.3 Megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor with AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
• Updated Venus Engine imaging processor
• Body image stabilisation with 6.5-stops compensation
• Updated fully articulating 3-inch Touch control LCD with 1840K dots

Lens features at a glance

• Works with Dual I.S. for lens and body stabilisation
• Broad reaching 5x zoom suitable for all sorts of subjects
• Perfect for video with silent inner focus drive system and micro-step aperture control drive system
• Matching the camera with dust and splash-proof design that is freeze-proof down to -10 degrees Celsius.

Panasonic Lumix GH5 M2 And Leica 12-60mm in More Detail

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Lens

This lens is a versatile standard zoom with bright aperture perfect for a number of subjects including dynamic landscapes, portraits, and low-light situations, thanks to brighter variable aperture. Image stabilisation compensates for blurring which also works with Dual I.S. Excellent quality Leica lens elements render beautiful colour and detail with the 20.3 megapixel sensor which has an anti reflective coating for rendering the best quality. Similarly well weather sealed as the camera body, with a rugged, dust, and splash-proof design which is also freeze-proof down to -10C for those colder shoots.

Content Creator Hybrid Camera

As with all Lumix cameras the GH5 M2 is designed for content creators. To this end it features a fully articulating, high resolution touch control LCD, 20.3 Megapixel micro four thirds sensor, simple live streaming with minimal equipment as well as numerous video recording options. Upcoming firmware updates will deliver users free of charge updates for RTP/RTSP wired IP streaming, USB Tethering and more.

High quality video performance

Professional videographers raved about the previous GH5 model and the updated GH5 mark II is set to continue this trend. The entire sensor is used when shooting video,  enabling the user to record uncropped video from the original viewing angle of the lens. Numerous recording options offer internal recording up to 4K 60p and 4:2:2 10-bit 30p, or 4K/6K Anamorphic modes.

V-Log L comes pre-installed, making it easy to match colour tones with footage recorded in other Lumix cameras. There are 35 compatible conversion LUTs for VariCam cinema cameras available for free download for this who prefer to have a starting point for colour grading. A Waveform Monitor and V-Log View Assist are part of the GH5M2’s on-board video toolkit.

The Photo Style menu provides two Cine-like gamma presets with warm skin tones and delicate luminosity nuances without colour grading over V-Log footage.

AF can be set before starting VFR recording in C4K/4K 60fps, Anamorphic 50fps and FHD 180fps.

Wireless live streaming

All you need is a smartphone with the  LUMIX Sync app for wireless live-streaming with the GH5 Mark II. A maximum resolution/frame rate of FHD/60p at 16Mbps is supported using the H.264 codec. For wired live streaming, the dedicated LUMIX Webcam Software is available for free download. See our blog post here about How to use a camera for live streaming which also has links to Panasonic’s downloads.

Durable design for professional use

The Lumix GH5M2 has a full die-cast front and rear frame made of magnesium alloy and the body is splash, dust, and freeze resistant down to -10C degrees. The shutter unit provides a durable lifespan of approximately 200,000 cycles.

The updated camera uses the new high-capacity 2200mAh battery DMW-BLK22 that complies with USB PD (Power Delivery) and can be recharged via AC or USB. The camera is also equipped with a double SD memory card slot compatible with V90-classified, high-speed, high-capacity UHS-II cards for Relay, Backup and Allocation Recording.

Huge Micro Four Thirds Ecosystem

With Panasonic’s release of several excellent full frame cameras some users voiced concern about the micro four thirds ecosystem. The mark II camera reinforces commitment to the MFT system and we carry around 100 micro four thirds lenses from several manufacturers to support new Lumix cameras. The GH5 M2 body only can also be purchased and is also available as another kit option in the GH5 M2 With Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS Lens. You can get more info in our in-depth review with more sample images and video of the Lumix GH5 M2 here.

What’s in the box

• Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 M2 camera body
• Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Lens
• Shoulder Strap
• Battery Pack
• Battery Charger
• AC Adaptor
• USB Connection Cable (A-C)
• Cable Holder

Optional Accessories

• Microphone Adap - plug-in adaptor for XLR microphones for recording high-resolution 96kHz/24bit stereo sound
• Sandisk 64GB Extreme Pro SDHC 300MB/s UHS-II SD memory card - fast enough to keep pace with 4K/60 and high frame rates
• Atomos Ninja V 4K recorder - 4K/60 10bit HDR video direct from your camera's sensor
• Tiffen 62mm Var- ideal for daylight movies with 2 to 8 stops of light control
• Hoya 62mm Ultra Pro Circular Polariser - excellent outdoor filter which reduces reflections and enhances blue skies

Panasonic Lumix GH5 M2 With Leica DG 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Sample images

All images Matthew Sutherland

DC-GH5M2 with Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0. Settings: 1/5000. f/3.5. ISO 200

DC-GH5M2 with Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0. Settings: 1/800. f/9. ISO 160

DC-GH5M2 with Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0. Settings: 1/2000. f/4. ISO 200