Panasonic GH5 II Will Have More Dynamic Range

According to 43Rumors, Photons to Photos, based on data from DXOMark's Photographic Dynamic Range Chart, the GH5 II offers a significant performance boost over the original GH5, which is remarkable given that the sensor in the camera is identical to the one in the original GH5.

The earliest leaks of the GH5 II left many disappointed since the specifications sheet appeared to contain almost nothing new. When the camera was released, however, it was revealed that, while the GH5 Mark II appeared to be a rehash of the original, it actually had several unique capabilities. First, thanks to the updated image-processing Venus Engine that the firm snuck inside the body, the on-sensor image stabilization increased from 5 to 6.5 stops, the autofocus algorithms were improved, the rear LCD resolution was upgraded, and many additional recording possibilities were included.

The remaining software updates turn the GH5 Mark II into a streaming powerhouse, eliminating a lot of the trouble and cords required for streaming on YouTube or Twitch.

However, it looks that Panasonic did not simply upgrade a few things and add streaming-focused compatibility, but also managed to squeeze a bit more dynamic range out of the 20.3-megapixel GH5 sensor, which is thought to be old and weary. The new Venus Engine appears to have had a notably good influence on the GH5 II's dynamic range, as shown in the Photons to Photos graph below:

While most GH series fans will be waiting for Panasonic's promised GH6 later this year, these figures show that, despite the fact that the sensor isn't new, Panasonic appears to find ways to improve its efficiency. Its time to wait and see how the new camera performs when it is released in market.