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GH5 vs GH7
Quick take: The GH7 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the GH5 is the most affordable.
Where the GH5 wins
- Cheaper new: £309 vs £1,699
- Battery Life: ~410 shots (CIPA)
Where the GH7 wins
- Resolution: 25.2MP
- Burst Rate: 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)
- Weight: 535g (body only)
- Portrait: 7.2 vs 5.4
- Street: 5.7 vs 5.0
16 specs side by side·15 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
- GH5 138 × 98 × 87 mm · 725 g
- GH7 138 × 102 × 92 mm · 805 g
The GH5 is 4 mm shorter, 5 mm slimmer and 80 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?
GH5 — Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting: The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
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
GH5 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
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 | GH5Lumix · 2017 | GH7Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £309 usedBest | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 25.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA)Best | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 646g (body only) | 535g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | 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
GH5
GH7
Portrait
5.4/10
7.2/10
Street
5.0/10
5.7/10
Travel
4.9/10
5.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
4.5/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
7.3/10
Documentary
5.6/10
7.4/10
Sports & Action
6.1/10
8.6/10
Landscape
4.9/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
8.5/10
Casual
3.9/10
4.9/10
Food
5.9/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.1/10
7.8/10
Architecture
4.9/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
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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