Lumix GH5 IIvs FX3
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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VS
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
View FX3
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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — |
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