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GH7 vs Lumix S5
Quick take: The GH7 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the Lumix S5 is the most affordable.
Where the GH7 wins
- Resolution: 25.2MP
- Burst Rate: 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)
- Weight: 535g (body only)
- Wedding & Events: 7.4 vs 6.6
- Vlogging & Video: 6.1 vs 5.2
Where the Lumix S5 wins
- Cheaper new: £434 vs £1,699
- Battery Life: ~470 shots (CIPA)
- Landscape: 6.9 vs 6.0
- Architecture: 7.0 vs 6.3
- Astrophotography: 7.3 vs 5.1
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.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- GH7 138 × 102 × 92 mm · 805 g
- Lumix S5 133 × 97 × 82 mm · 714 g
The Lumix S5 is 5 mm narrower, 5 mm shorter, 10 mm slimmer and 91 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.
Lumix S5 — Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting: The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
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
Lumix S5 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH7Lumix · 2024 | Lumix S5Lumix · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £434 usedBest |
| 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 | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 535g (body only)Best | 714g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| 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 (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, 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
Lumix S5
Portrait
7.2/10
6.9/10
Street
5.7/10
5.7/10
Travel
5.4/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
7.4/10
6.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
5.2/10
Filmmaking
7.3/10
7.1/10
Documentary
7.4/10
6.7/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
5.8/10
Landscape
6.0/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
6.1/10
Casual
4.9/10
4.6/10
Food
6.9/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.8/10
7.8/10
Architecture
6.3/10
7.0/10
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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