Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony ZV-1

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5 II (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 II was launched 15 months later than the ZV-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GH5 II scores vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 II has got physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 II compared to the ZV-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 II and ZV-1 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 II and ZV-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The GH5 II includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger GH5 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.