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GH7 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The GH7 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the GH7 is weather sealed.
Where the GH7 wins
- Resolution: 25.2MP
- Burst Rate: 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)
- Battery Life: ~370 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 7.2 vs 3.9
Where the 1 J5 wins
- Cheaper new: £93 vs £1,699
- Weight: 265g (with battery)
- Street: 6.7 vs 5.7
- Travel: 6.1 vs 5.4
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- GH7 138 × 102 × 92 mm · 805 g
- 1 J5 98 × 60 × 32 mm · 265 g
The 1 J5 is 40 mm narrower, 42 mm shorter, 60 mm slimmer and 540 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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH7Lumix · 2024 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £93 usedBest |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
1 J5
Portrait
7.2/10
3.9/10
Street
5.7/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.4/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.4/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
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Filmmaking
7.3/10
3.2/10
Documentary
7.4/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
4.5/10
Landscape
6.0/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
4.3/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.1/10
Food
6.9/10
4.6/10
Macro
7.8/10
3.4/10
Architecture
6.3/10
3.4/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
2.6/10
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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