Instax Mini Evovs GH7
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Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation — Instax Mini Evo (2022): The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.
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
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
- Smartphone users who want the tactile joy of prints without wasting film
- Creatives who want 100 effect combinations in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone who wants digital backups of their instant prints via Bluetooth
- Mini 12 or Mini 99 owners who want preview before printing
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 instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | GH7 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,700 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | — | 25.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 535g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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