GH7vs Lumix S5
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Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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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.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): 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)
- 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)
- 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
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix s5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 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) | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 714g (body, battery, 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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