gh series in 2025

[zlfan]

are they outdated?

which one do you prefer?

pros and cons

[eatstoomuchjam]

There isn't a single camera in the entire GH line that wouldn't be usable today.  If you want 4K, you'd need to go GH4 or newer.  If you want reliable video autofocus, the only option is the GH7.  For the best low-light performance, the GH5s is probably your best bet (though I'm not sure if the GH6 or GH7 have great low light performance).

The older models struggled more in low light.  With the GH1 and GH2, hacking them for more bitrate is suggested for best quality.

The most popular models were the GH2 and GH5, but the GH7 seems also to be well-regarded.

[newfoundmass]

1 hour ago, zlfan said:

are they outdated?

which one do you prefer?

pros and cons

They are outdated in that they are older cameras that don't have all the bells and whistles of the most modern camera released but in terms of image quality, I think every single one still holds up. 

I'd very much miss the lack of IBIS and shutter degree, but I could absolutely do my work with three GH3 bodies if I had to and I don't think most people would notice or care. 

The cons were low light and auto focus (though I still think the GH5's auto focus was usable in real situations despite others proclaiming it to be unusable.) You also needed to hack the GH2 to get the most out of it, so that could be seen as a con for it.

The pros? Great IBIS in the cameras that have it (the GH5's IBIS still blows away IBIS in Sony's newest cameras), the battery life was incredible (at least up to the GH5; haven't used the GH6 or 7), no overheating, excellent image quality, decent audio preamps (GH3 on, from my experience), plus you get all the benefits of usinga M43 camera, like the smaller lenses and the ability to adapt anything. 

[zlfan]

i still remember that viral video clip taken by gh1 bragging that it can match red one. 

i personally went the canon and later ml road. i bought 2 brand new g3, hacked one, but sent as gifts. i liked em5's color and ibis.