Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Sony
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FX5 is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix BGH1
Wins
FX5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix BGH1 has higher Burst (electronic) (14 fps vs 0 fps)
- BFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ALumix BGH1 has lower ISO min (native) (160 vs 800)
- ALumix BGH1 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BFX5 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 225)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
Lumix BGH1 is 39mm narrower and 9mm thinner than FX5 but it is also 14mm taller.
Lumix BGH1 is 189 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm Lumix BGH1 · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 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
FX5
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
14 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
ISO min (native)
160 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Weight
545 g vs 734 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
AF points / zones
759 vs 225 — higher is better
AA filter
Only FX5 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only FX5 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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Panasonic Lumix BGH1
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix BGH1 or FX5?
FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix BGH1 and FX5?
Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the FX5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix BGH1 and FX5?
Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 189 g lighter.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and FX5 record 4K video?
Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix BGH1 and FX5 weather sealed?
Lumix BGH1: No. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Lumix BGH1 launched at $3,499 and FX5 at $4,899. The Lumix BGH1 is $1,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.