| General | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Panasonic |
| Model | ZV-E1 | Lumix DC-GH5 II |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | |
| MSRP | $2200 (body only), $2500 with 28-80mm F4-5.6 | $1699 (body only), $2299 (w/12-60mm lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13 Megapixel | 21.77 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel | 20.33 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 102,400 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 40 - 409,600 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Venus Engine |
| Max Image Resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, normal | Fine, standard |
| Bit Depth | 10-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | With downloadable app | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting |
| Focus | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | +6 to +20 EV | -4 to +18 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 759 | 225 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 5 stops | 6.5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Lens Breathing Correction | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,840k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.52x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.76x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 | |
| Display speed | 120fps / 60fps |
| Shutter | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/8000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 12.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 30 fps at 18 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL | |
| External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Metering Range | +3 to +20 EV | 0 to +18 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock |
| DXO | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1136 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.1 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 79 |
| Video | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [45 to 150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [30 to 100 Mbps] XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 to 100 Mbps] XAVC S 4:2:2 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 25/29.97 fps [140 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [100 Mbps] XAVC S 8-Bit Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/119.88 fps [60 to 100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50/59.94 fps [25 to 50 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25/29.97 fps [16 to 50 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps] XAVC S 10-Bit Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps] XAVC S-I 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 59.94 fps [600 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 50 fps [500 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 29.97 fps [300 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 25 fps [250 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 59.94 fps [222 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50 fps [185 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [111 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25 fps [93 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [89 Mbps] | H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 4992 x 3774 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps] H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit 3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/24/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps] H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [72 to 100 Mbps] H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 1920 | 4992 x 3744 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | ||
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 25/59.94 fps 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps | |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Tally/Front Recording Light | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 5 min - UHD 4K 13 hours - 1920 x 1080 | unlimited |
| IP Streaming | RTMP 1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (3.0 to 16.00 Mb/s) RTMPS 1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (3.0 to 8.0 Mb/s) |
| Terminals | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Multiple | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 LE | |
| NFC | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Remote Control | wireless or smartphone | via cable release or smartphone |
| Environmental | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 121 x 72 x 54 mm (4.76 x 2.83 x 2.13") | 139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 483 g (1.06 lb / 17.04 oz) | 727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.9 x 5.8 x 4.8" | 7.5 x 6.1 x 5.7" |
| Package Weight | 1.535 lb | 2.795 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 | DMW-BLK22 |
| Battery Life | 570 shots | 400 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended] |
| Other | Sony ZV-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor shift type | |
| Included Accessories | Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Wind Screen, Wind Screen Adaptor, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap |
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