Panasonic GH5 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH5 versus Sony ZV-1 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 II (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GH5 grades vs the ZV-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 features external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5 versus Sony ZV-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GH5 against the ZV-1 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and ZV-1 II is 59 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and ZV-1 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The GH5 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged GH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.