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120N vs GH5 II
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable; only the GH5 II is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
15 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | GH5 IILumix · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29Best | £979 |
| Sensor | — | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Video | — | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log |
| Autofocus | — | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 |
| Burst Rate | — | 9fps |
| Battery Life | — | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 727g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF |
| Screen | — | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | — | USB 3.1, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
GH5 II
Fun & simple
7.2/10
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Portrait
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5.7/10
Street
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5.2/10
Travel
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5.1/10
Wedding & Events
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5.8/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.3/10
Filmmaking
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6.1/10
Documentary
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6.2/10
Sports & Action
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6.0/10
Landscape
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5.1/10
Wildlife
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6.3/10
Casual
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4.8/10
Food
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6.2/10
Macro
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7.3/10
Architecture
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5.1/10
Astrophotography
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5.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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