Lumix GH5 IIvs Z7 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix GH5 II Lumix Lumix GH5 II (2021) Starting from £899 new Best for Video, vlogging, documentary View Lumix GH5 II
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Nikon Z7 II Nikon Z7 II (2020) Starting from £2699 new Best for Landscape & studio / high-resolution View Z7 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

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

Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.

↓ Full specifications below

Lumix GH5 II (2021)

  • Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
  • Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing

Z7 II (2020)

  • Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
  • Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
  • Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
  • Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod

Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix GH5 II (2021)Z7 II (2020)
Price £899 £2,699
Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.3MP 45.7MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)
Burst Rate 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic
Battery Life 900 shots (CIPA) ~420 shots (CIPA)
Weight 727g (body only) 705g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre Lumix GH5 IIZ7 II
Street
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Travel
7.0
Wildlife
4.0
Video
7.0
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