PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs GH7
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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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 & Documentary — GH7 (2024): 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
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
GH7 (2024)
- 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
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | GH7 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £1,700 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 535g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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