GH7vs Z6 III
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the gh7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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