Panasonic
Panasonic Lumix GH5
Micro Four Thirds · 2017
78
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only wins by 18
Sony
Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only
full-frame · 2024
96
/ 100
From $6,498
Specdex verdict
Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Panasonic Lumix GH5 lands at 78 and Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only at 96. That puts Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only ahead by 18 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Panasonic Lumix GH5 if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Pick Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Panasonic Lumix GH5 78
vs 96 Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only
Score breakdown
Panasonic Lumix GH5
78 photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86
Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only
96 photo 96
video 92
autofocus 94
ergonomics 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix GH5 | Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | full-frame |
| Release year | 2017 | 2024 |
Panasonic Lumix GH5
Pros
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
Cons
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only
Pros
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Panasonic Lumix GH5 vs Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only
Which is better, Panasonic Lumix GH5 or Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only? +
Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 18. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Panasonic Lumix GH5 worth the price? +
At $1,999, Panasonic Lumix GH5 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.
Is Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only worth the price? +
At $6,498, Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in photo.
Does Panasonic Lumix GH5 or Sony Alpha 1 II · Body only last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.