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Panasonic LUMIX GH5 Video Recording Limits

Panasonic LUMIX GH5 (DC-GH5)

The Panasonic LUMIX GH5 has no video recording limit for all formats. However, that limit is dependent upon multiple factors like camera settings, media storage size, camera power, and internal camera temperature. See details and notes below for more information.

Details

Maximum continuous video recording times for the Panasonic LUMIX GH5
Format Limit

1If the file size exceeds 4GB the motion picture file will be divided, but recording will continue without interruption.

2If the recording time exceeds 30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4GB the motion picture file will be divided, but recording will continue without interruption.

3When using an SDHC memory card: If the file size exceeds 4GB the motion picture file will be divided, but recording will continue without interruption.

4When using an SDXC memory card: If the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours, 4 minutes or if the file size exceeds 96GB, the motion picture file will be divided, but recording will continue without interruption.
AVCHD Unlimited1
MP4 [FHD] Unlimited2
MP4 [4K] Unlimited3, 4
MP4 [LPCM] Unlimited3, 4
MOV Unlimited3, 4

Notes

  • An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause recording to stop before the maximum recording time is reached.
  • Alternate Model Names: DC-GH5

References

  1. Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5 Owner’s Manual (English) - pages 32-33
  2. Panasonic LUMIX GH5 Product Page (shop.panasonic.com)