Lumix GH5 IIvs GH7
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
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
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
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 lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | GH7 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,700 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 535g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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