PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Z5
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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | ||
| Everyday | — |
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