Lumix GH5 IIvs A7 V
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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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
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