Lumix GH5 IIvs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £549 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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