PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Z5 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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Nikon Z5 II Nikon Z5 II (2024) Starting from £1299 new Best for Full-frame value View Z5 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.

Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.

↓ 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

Z5 II (2024)

  • DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
  • Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
  • Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
  • Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C

Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)Z5 II (2024)
Price £749 £1,299
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP 24.5MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation Optical IS — lens-based 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~235 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA)
Weight 304g 700g body only
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× 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 (full-frame)
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 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IIIZ5 II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Street
7.0
7.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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