Lumix GH5 IIvs Pentax 17
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
VS
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
View Pentax 17
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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
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
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £400 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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