Lumix GH5 IIvs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Starting from £35 new
Best for Retro compact collectors
View Cyber-shot DSC-T700
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.
Retro Compact Collectors — Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008): A touchscreen Sony from 2008 — the DSC-T700 was ahead of its time with a 3.5" touch display, but belongs in a collection rather than a kit bag today.
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
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
- Collectors interested in the evolution of consumer digital photography
- Sony camera historians and T-series enthusiasts
- Anyone after a retro talking point from the pre-smartphone era
Quick take: The lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 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) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £35 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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