X-A7vs Lumix GH5 II
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Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
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 x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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