Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Released Oct 2020
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 4.1 years newer.
Wins
Lumix BGH1
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 10.2 MP)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 225)
- ALumix BGH1 has higher Max video bit rate (400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Lumix BGH1 is 43mm narrower, 4mm shorter, and 5mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
Lumix BGH1 is 198 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm Lumix BGH1 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix BGH1
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix BGH1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
545 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 225 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 14 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix BGH1 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix BGH1 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix BGH1 or the Alpha 1 II?
Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix BGH1 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 198 g lighter.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix BGH1 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Lumix BGH1: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix BGH1 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Lumix BGH1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix BGH1 launched at $3,499 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Lumix BGH1 is $3,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.