PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Lumix GH5 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) Starting from £749 new Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video View PowerShot G7X Mark III
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Lumix Lumix GH5 II Lumix Lumix GH5 II (2021) Starting from £899 new Best for Video, vlogging, documentary View Lumix GH5 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.

Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)

  • Vloggers and content creators who need 4K video, a flip screen, and a mic input in a pocket-sized camera
  • Travellers who want the best possible compact video quality without carrying an interchangeable-lens system
  • Live streamers who want USB streaming capability built into a compact camera
  • Smartphone upgraders who want significantly better video quality in something nearly as pocketable

Lumix GH5 II (2021)

  • Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
  • Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing

Quick take: The lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Price £749 £899
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.1MP 20.3MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology
Stabilisation Optical IS — lens-based 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)
Battery Life ~235 shots (CIPA) 900 shots (CIPA)
Weight 304g 727g (body only)
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot
Screen 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot 2× SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IIILumix GH5 II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
Street
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports
4.0
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