The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is a professional Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera widely adopted for video production. It features a 20.3MP sensor, 4K/60p and 4K/30p 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording, Dual I.S. 2, and anamorphic mode support. The GH5 was the flagship of the Lumix GH video-focused series at release.
Product released: March 23, 2017
Latest firmware version
Version 2.8, released April 25, 2022
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 15:51 UTC
What's new in version 2.8
When Save/Restore Camera Setting, the shooting mode registered in custom mode was not reflected.
This bug has been fixed.
LatestUpdate has tracked 10 versions of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 firmware, released between April 24, 2017 and April 25, 2022.
Version 2.8 - April 25, 2022: When Save/Restore Camera Setting, the shooting mode registered in custom mode was not reflected. This bug has been fixed.
Version 2.7 - July 21, 2020: Improved compatibility with the Panasonic Tripod grip DMW-SHGR1 - Tripod grip DMW-SHGR1 can be used. Improved operational stability with Panasonic digital inte…
Version 2.6 - November 19, 2019: Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters - Profoto wireless transmitters "Air Remote TTL-O/P" and "Profoto Connect-O/P" can be used. * All fun…
Version 2.5 - July 9, 2019: Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-X1025) digital interchangeable lens. - Smooth aperture control is ava…
Version 2.4 - October 23, 2018: Improvement of AF performance - There were cases where focus point was shifted to the background while tracking the subject in AFC mode. The new firmware minim…
Version 2.3 - May 30, 2018: Improvement of AF performance - AF tracking performance in video recording has been improved. - AF speed at 180d (180°) has been improved when displaying the s…
Version 2.2 - December 11, 2017: Function can be assigned to the Fn button of the interchangeable lens including H-ES200. Video recording stability in VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode is improve…
Version 2.1 - October 10, 2017: Following bugs were found after updating the firmware to Ver.2.0 but now they have been fixed. [Power Save LVF Shooting] was automatically set to [1 sec]. (Thi…
Version 2.0 - September 27, 2017: [Power Save LVF Shooting] is automatically set to [1 sec] after updating the camera's firmware to version 2.0. (This makes the camera go into sleep mode in 1 s…
Version 1.1 - April 24, 2017: FHD 4:2:2 10-bit video recording has been added. It can be selected in either FHD [MP4 (LPCM)] or [MOV] recording format. 4:2:2 10-bit video recording has been…
Update prediction
This product has not received a firmware update in a long time and may be discontinued.
Panasonic typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 374 days.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is a professional Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera widely adopted for video production. It features a 20.3MP sensor, 4K/60p and 4K/30p 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording, Dual I.S. 2, and anamorphic mode support. The GH5 was the flagship of the Lumix GH video-focused series at release. It was originally released on March 23, 2017.
What is the latest firmware version of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5?
The latest firmware version of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is 2.8. It was released on April 25, 2022.
What changed in Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 firmware version 2.8?
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 firmware version 2.8 includes the following changes: When Save/Restore Camera Setting, the shooting mode registered in custom mode was not reflected.
This bug has been fixed.
Where can I download the latest Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 firmware (version 2.8) are on Panasonic's official release page: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/dl/gh5.html
How often does Panasonic release firmware updates for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5?
We have tracked 10 firmware versions of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 374 days.
Has Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 been discontinued?
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 has not received a firmware update in a long time and may be discontinued. However, some products resume updates after extended periods.