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Panasonic Lumix GH5
vs Panasonic Lumix GH6

2× FOUR THIRDS · VS · 2× FOUR THIRDS

Both builds use the Panasonic Leica DG 25-50mm f/1.7 so you can pin one and flip the body in the simulator.

Specifications
Panasonic Lumix GH5Panasonic Lumix GH6
Sensor size17.3 × 13 mm17.3 × 13 mm
Crop factor
Sensor classFour ThirdsFour Thirds
Native mountMFTMFT
Aspect modes4:3 · 16:94:3 · 17:9 · 16:9
Released20172022
The same lens, both bodies

Both bodies share a 2× crop, so any lens frames identically on each — the choice comes down to codec, body and workflow, not field of view.

Lens focalLumix GH5 (2×)Lumix GH6 (2×)
16mm 32mm · 56.8° 32mm · 56.8°
24mm 48mm · 39.6° 48mm · 39.6°
35mm 70mm · 27.8° 70mm · 27.8°
50mm 100mm · 19.6° 100mm · 19.6°
85mm 170mm · 11.6° 170mm · 11.6°
Common questions

What's the crop-factor difference between the Lumix GH5 and the Lumix GH6?

The Lumix GH5 is 2× and the Lumix GH6 is 2×. They share the same crop factor, so a given lens frames identically on both.

Do the Lumix GH5 and Lumix GH6 use the same lenses?

Yes — both are MFT mount, so any lens (or adapter) works identically on either.

Which is wider, the Lumix GH5 or the Lumix GH6?

Neither — identical crop factors mean identical framing with the same lens.

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