Lumix GH5 IIvs BF
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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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.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The bf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single UHS-II SD 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 | BF |
|---|---|---|
| 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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