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GH5vs ZV-1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix GH5 Lumix GH5 (2017) Starting from £699 new Best for Video, filmmaking & hybrid shooting View GH5
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Sony ZV-1 II Sony ZV-1 II (2023) Starting from £649 new Best for Pocket vlogging View ZV-1 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

GH5 (2017)

  • Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
  • YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
  • Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
  • GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up

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 gh5 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the gh5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GH5 (2017)ZV-1 II (2023)
Price £699 £649
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 20.3MP 20.1MP
Video 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) Optical SteadyShot (OIS)
Burst Rate 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) 15fps
Battery Life ~410 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 725g (with battery and card) 292g
Dimensions 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification None
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input
Genre GH5ZV-1 II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
4.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
Landscape
7.0
4.0
Street
7.0
Family & Everyday
7.0

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