Best Memory Cards for Panasonic GH5 II

Looking for the best memory cards for Panasonic Lumix GH5 II? Here is our full list of top recommended SD cards for Panasonic GH5 II mirrorless camera.

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 II has two SD memory card slots that both support the ultra-fast UHS-II SD cards. Boasting updated video capabilities and a refined design, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II (B&H, Adorama) provides a professional-quality imaging platform for shooters who demand versatile video and stills capabilities in a single compact camera. Featuring a 20.3MP Live MOS Sensor with AR Coating, the Panasonic GH5 II achieves C4K/4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit video recording and simultaneous output of 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI during 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording. With the pre-installed V-Log L, it is easy to match the color tone with the footage recorded in V-Log of S1H/S1 and V-Log L of GH5/GH5S. The Panasonic GH5 II Body Image Stabilizer (I.S.) is further advanced to achieve stable handheld shooting and making it possible to use a 6.5-stop slower shutter speed. So, with a few significant performance improvements and an affordable price, the Panasonic GH5 Mark II is a value option for video shooters or as a tool for hybrid shooters who need a good solution for both stills and video.

So, in order to get the ultra high read speeds (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) to get the best out of your camera, here we list the top recommended & fastest SD cards for the Panasonic GH5 II mirrorless camera based on the speed and price. Just choose the one you like.

Best SD Memory Cards for Panasonic GH5 II

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 II has 2x UHS-II SD card slots, so you’d better pick up a couple of UHS-II SD cards (V90 or faster) to take full advantage of the ultra-fast read speeds and write speeds of the UHS-II SD cards. If you don’t shoot continuous bursts often, I highly recommend that you save up and purchase one of the more efficient SD cards. The Kingston Canvas React Plus cards are almost as good as the Sony SF-G Tough cards, yet cost around 40% less, and come in 256GB size! Plus, the new PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II SD Card (V90) is another excellent and budget-friendly option with top-notch performance.

The Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90) is the top-notch, most expensive UHS-II SD card around, so you can’t go wrong with it. But if you’re after a budget-friendly option, the ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) and the Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) are two of the most well-liked SD cards on the market, giving you great speed and reliability at an affordable price. In short, if you’re looking for top performance and a wallet-friendly price tag, these cards are the perfect choice.

If you’re operating under financial constraints, you might want to consider the Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SD Card (V60) and the ProGrade Digital UHS-II SD Card (V60) for your budget-friendly options.

What’s more, Lexar, SanDisk, and Hoodman also released their super fast UHS-II SD cards, which are also excellent choices for the Panasonic GH5 II mirrorless camera. You can just choose the one you like!

UHS-II SD CardsMax. Read SpeedMax. Write Speed
Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s260 MB/s
PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s280 MB/s
Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s299 MB/s
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s260 MB/s
Wise Advanced SD-N UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)290 MB/s260 MB/s
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)300 MB/s250 MB/s
Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)300 MB/s250 MB/s
Delkin Devices BLACK UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)300 MB/s250 MB/s
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s260 MB/s
Hoodman Steel 2000x SDXC UHS-II Card300 MB/s260 MB/s
Angelbird AV Pro Mk 2 UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)280 MB/s260 MB/s
Transcend 700S UHS-II SD Card (V90)285 MB/s180 MB/s
Lexar Professional 1800x UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)270 MB/s180 MB/s
Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)277 MB/s150 MB/s
Sony SF-M UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)277 MB/s150 MB/s
Angelbird AV Pro MK2 UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)260 MB/s140 MB/s
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)250 MB/s130 MB/s
Sony SF-E Series UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)270 MB/s120 MB/s
Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II SD Card (V60)250 MB/s120 MB/s

Recommended SD Cards for Video on Panasonic GH5 II

The Panasonic GH5 II features outstanding video performance for professional videography and is capable of unlimited video recording in various settings. It can record DCI and UHD 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit and simultaneously output 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI during 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording. An HDMI port is present on the camera for high-quality output for use with external monitors and recorders. The camera also offers high bit-rate recording for highly detailed images free of compression artifacts.

Dual UHS-II SD card slots provide settings such as Relay Recording to automatically switch cards when one is full; Backup Recording, which records the same data to both cards simultaneously; and Allocation Recording, which lets you save certain files to each card for easier organization.

So we highly recommend picking up a couple of V90 UHS-II SD cards from the list above, which will have no problems handling video recording on this Panasonic GH5 II mirrorless camera.

Conclusion

Boasting updated video capabilities and a refined design, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II is now the company’s most video-focused Micro Four Thirds camera and it provides a professional-quality imaging platform for shooters who demand versatile video and stills capabilities in a single compact camera at a competitive price. This Panasonic GH5 II is suggested as a value option for video shooters or as a tool for hybrid shooters who need a good solution for both stills and video. And we hope this guide can help you find the right SD memory card for your Panasonic GH5 II.

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