Hero 12 Blackvs Lumix GH5 II
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
View Hero 12 Black
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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?
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
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 hero 12 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 12 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hero 12 Black (2023) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (wide) | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 12 Black | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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