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Qvs Lumix GH5 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica Q Leica Q (2015) Starting from £1999 new Best for Street, travel & fine art photography View Q
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Lumix Lumix GH5 II 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, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.

Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

Q (2015)

  • Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
  • Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
  • Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
  • Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets

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 q has the highest resolution at 24mp; 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 Q (2015)Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Price £1,999 £899
Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 24.2MP 20.3MP
Video 1080p/60p 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate 10fps 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA) 900 shots (CIPA)
Weight 640g (with battery and card) 727g (body only)
Dimensions 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot 2× SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone
Genre QLumix GH5 II
Street
9.0
7.0
Travel
9.0
8.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Wildlife
4.0
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0

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