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GH5S vs 1 J5
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH5SLumix · 2018 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 used | — |
| Sensor | 10.2MP Micro Four Thirds multi-aspect (dual native ISO) | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.3MP | 20.8MPBest |
| Video | C4K/4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 400 Mbps All-Intra, V-Log L, VFR to 240 fps | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 225-area, AF down to -5 EV | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens O.I.S. / electronic) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (7fps with continuous AF) | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 3.68M dots, 0.76x | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, full-size HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, timecode in/out, flash sync | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GH5S
1 J5
Portrait
4.8/10
4.3/10
Street
5.0/10
6.7/10
Travel
4.3/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
4.5/10
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Filmmaking
5.7/10
3.2/10
Documentary
4.7/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
5.2/10
4.9/10
Landscape
3.4/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
5.2/10
5.1/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.0/10
Food
5.0/10
4.8/10
Macro
6.1/10
3.4/10
Architecture
3.9/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
3.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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