Lumix GH5 IIvs GR IIIx HDF
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
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.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The gr iiix hdf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix gh5 ii 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) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £999 |
| 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 | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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