Lumix GH5 IIvs A6700
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; 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) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £999 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — |
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