Lumix GH5 IIvs Sony RX100 VII
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the lumix gh5 ii 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) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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