Lumix GH5 IIvs A7 III
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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 Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Quick take: The a7 iii 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) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | A7 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — |
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