GH7vs S1 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
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
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the gh7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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