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Canon EOS R6 V vs GH7
Quick take: The Canon EOS R6 V has the highest resolution at 32MP; the GH7 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GH7 — Video & Documentary: The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.
Who should buy what
GH7 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video professionals who want the best MFT camera ever made
- Documentary and event videographers who need reliable AF and great stabilisation
- Hybrid photographers who want high burst rates and serious video in one body
- GH5/GH6 owners ready for a major upgrade
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R6 VCanon · 2026 | GH7Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £1,699Best |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 32.5MPBest | 25.2MP |
| Video | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder)Best | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 688g (with battery and card) | 535g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R6 V
GH7
Portrait
6.7/10
7.2/10
Street
4.8/10
5.7/10
Travel
6.2/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
6.9/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.2/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
7.3/10
Documentary
8.2/10
7.4/10
Sports & Action
6.5/10
8.6/10
Landscape
5.9/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
8.5/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.9/10
Food
8.0/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.3/10
7.8/10
Architecture
6.9/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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