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120N vs GH7
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable; only the GH7 is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
19 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- 120N 140 × 102 × 76 mm · 200 g
- GH7 138 × 102 × 92 mm · 805 g
The 120N is 2 mm wider, 16 mm slimmer and 605 g lighter than the GH7.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
GH7 — Video & Documentary: 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
GH7 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | GH7Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £17 usedBest | £1,699 |
| Sensor | — | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | — | 25.2MP |
| Film | 120 roll film | — |
| Video | No video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Manual zone focus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Exposure | Fixed (one shutter speed and aperture) | — |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | — | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | No battery needed | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 200gBest | 535g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140 × 102 × 76 mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical (SLR) | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | No screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens | 60 mm f/8 | — |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
GH7
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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Portrait
—
7.2/10
Street
—
5.7/10
Travel
—
5.4/10
Wedding & Events
—
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.1/10
Filmmaking
—
7.3/10
Documentary
—
7.4/10
Sports & Action
—
8.6/10
Landscape
—
6.0/10
Wildlife
—
8.5/10
Casual
—
4.9/10
Food
—
6.9/10
Macro
—
7.8/10
Architecture
—
6.3/10
Astrophotography
—
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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