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FZ72 vs GH5S
Quick take: The FZ72 has the highest resolution at 16MP; the FZ72 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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 | FZ72Lumix · 2013 | GH5SLumix · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £51 usedBest | £549 used |
| Sensor | 16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 10.2MP Micro Four Thirds multi-aspect (dual native ISO) |
| Resolution | 16.1MPBest | 10.3MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080i/50 | C4K/4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 400 Mbps All-Intra, V-Log L, VFR to 240 fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 225-area, AF down to -5 EV |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | No IBIS (lens O.I.S. / electronic) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 11fps (7fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 606g (with battery)Best | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 130.2 × 97 × 118.2mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots | Electronic OLED, 3.68M dots, 0.76x |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | micro USB / AV out, mini HDMI | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, full-size HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, timecode in/out, flash sync |
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
FZ72
GH5S
Portrait
3.4/10
4.8/10
Street
4.2/10
5.0/10
Travel
4.2/10
4.3/10
Wedding & Events
2.2/10
4.7/10
Documentary
2.7/10
4.7/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
5.2/10
Landscape
2.9/10
3.4/10
Wildlife
4.8/10
5.2/10
Casual
2.6/10
3.8/10
Food
2.8/10
5.0/10
Macro
2.3/10
6.1/10
Architecture
3.1/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
1.5/10
4.2/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.5/10
Filmmaking
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5.7/10
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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