Lumix GH5 IIvs Nikon Z8
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
VS
Nikon
Nikon Z8 (2023)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals
View Nikon Z8
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.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Who should buy what
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- Professional photographers who want Z9 capability in a smaller body
- Wildlife and sports shooters who want 8K RAW and 120fps burst
- Z6 III or Z7 II owners upgrading to pro-grade performance
- Hybrid professionals who need the best Nikon video and stills in one body
Quick take: The nikon z8 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) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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