Lumix GH5 IIvs KF
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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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 & Outdoor — KF (2022): The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
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
KF (2022)
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Quick take: The kf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the kf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | KF (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £700 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 643g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | KF |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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