GH7vs Z50 II
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £899 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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