MP 0.72vs Lumix GH5 II
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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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?
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
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 lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | MP 0.72 (2003) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £899 |
| Sensor | 35mm film | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Video | — | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138 × 77 × 38mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | None | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | None | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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