Instax Mini 12vs Lumix GH5 II
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Instax Mini 12 (2023)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Beginners, parties & gifting
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners, Parties & Gifting — Instax Mini 12 (2023): The perfect starter instant camera — effortless to use, great colours, and comes in beautiful pastel shades.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini 12 (2023)
- Complete beginners wanting their first instant camera
- Anyone buying an instant camera as a gift
- Party hosts who want to hand out physical prints on the night
- Kids and teenagers who want a fun, colourful camera
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The instax mini 12 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 12 (2023) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £899 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~293g (with batteries, without film) | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 12 | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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