Panasonic Lumix GH6 vs GH5 II

The Panasonic GH5 mark II has some interesting advantages over the GH6 which are worth considering when deciding between these two Lumix cameras.

Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mark II advantages over GH6

1. The GH5 II does not suffer from the streaking problem.
2. GH5M2 has a onger battery life with the same battery (DMW-BLK22) with a battery life twice as much as the GH6.
3. A battery grip (DMW-BGGH5) can be used with the DC-GH5M2 to extend the battery life of the camera, in addition to providing a portrait grip.
4. The Lumix GH5 Mark 2 has support for streaming functionality via both Wi-Fi and via cabled Ethernet through its USB port. This means the GH5m2 can be used out in the field without the requirement for a computer or additional streaming devices as long as it has access to internet which is something that can provided through a WiFi hotspot on your phone.
5. According the source below the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II has marginally better dynamic range:
   https://www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/PDR.htm#Panasonic%20Lumix%20DC-GH5M2,Panasonic%20Lumix%20DC-GH6
6. The design of the battery door on the GH5m2 is more flexible for use with various dummy batteries, whereas on the GH6 a particular type of cable need to be used that limits some dummy battery designs to be used with it. Also, on the GH6 the dummy battery cable will typically be in two parts which may be more likely to be accidentally unplugged. Although the accidental unplugging might be a better option than having the camera fall down.
7. The GH5 II has dual matching SD card slots instead of mixed card slots on the GH6. This streamlines the workflow and requires less cognitive load when thinking about redundant storage and which encoding/bitrate to use, as well as less cognitive load when needing to change memory cards. Also, it reduces the cost since less cards need to be purchased and less card readers need to be used. Also, most people already have SD cards which can be used, either from previous Panasonic and Olympus cameras or from other electronicdevices.
8. The GH5–2 is smaller and lighter than the GH6 which makes a portable option whenever size and weight is a consideration.
9. Also, the Lumix DC-GH5M2 costs less than the GH6.

Panasonic Lumix GH5m2 mirrorless camera with wireless live streaming