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GH5 II vs 1 J5
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the GH5 II is weather sealed.
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 | GH5 IILumix · 2021 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | — |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.8MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (with battery and card) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.1, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
GH5 II
1 J5
Portrait
5.7/10
4.3/10
Street
5.2/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.1/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.8/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
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Filmmaking
6.1/10
3.2/10
Documentary
6.2/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
4.9/10
Landscape
5.1/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
5.1/10
Casual
4.8/10
5.0/10
Food
6.2/10
4.8/10
Macro
7.3/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.1/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
3.0/10
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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