GH7vs Lumix S5 II
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Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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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 & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): 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)
- 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
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- 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
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) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £1,999 |
| 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/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) | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Lumix S5 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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