Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony ZV-E1

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GH5 II and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 II was revealed 20 months before the ZV-E1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GH5 II grades versus the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II & Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 II comes with 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) while the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5 II vs the ZV-E1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 II and ZV-E1 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 II and ZV-E1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 II with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GH5 II will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH5 II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.