Lumix GH5 IIvs ZV-1 II
Lumix
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt 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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the zv-1 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) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £649 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| 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, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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