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GH7 vs S5 IIX
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 IIX wins
- Cheaper new: £1,599 vs £1,699
- Portrait: 8.2 vs 7.2
- Street: 6.3 vs 5.7
- Travel: 6.0 vs 5.4
- Wedding & Events: 7.9 vs 7.4
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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.
Lumix
S5 IIX 2023
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
£1599
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- GH7 138 × 102 × 92 mm · 805 g
- S5 IIX 134 × 102 × 90 mm · 740 g
The S5 IIX 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 IIX — Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount: The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
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 IIX (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH7Lumix · 2024 | S5 IIXLumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,599Best |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 24.2MP full-frame 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 Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| 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× | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
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 IIX
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
5.4/10
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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