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GH7 vs S5 II
Quick take: The GH7 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the GH7 is the most affordable.
Where the GH7 wins
- Resolution: 25.2MP
- Burst Rate: 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)
- Weight: 535g (body only)
- Sports & Action: 8.6 vs 8.0
- Wildlife: 8.5 vs 7.9
Where the S5 II wins
- Cheaper new: £1,399 vs £1,699
- Battery Life: 740 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 8.2 vs 7.2
- Street: 6.3 vs 5.7
- Travel: 6.0 vs 5.4
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How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- GH7 138 × 102 × 92 mm · 805 g
- S5 II 134 × 102 × 90 mm · 740 g
The S5 II is 4 mm narrower, 2 mm slimmer and 65 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.
S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH7Lumix · 2024 | S5 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,399Best |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 535g (body only)Best | 740g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
GH7
S5 II
Portrait
7.2/10
8.2/10
Street
5.7/10
6.3/10
Travel
5.4/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
7.4/10
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
7.3/10
8.2/10
Documentary
7.4/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
8.0/10
Landscape
6.0/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
7.9/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.5/10
Food
6.9/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.8/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.3/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
7.3/10
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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