GH7vs Z7 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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the gh7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| 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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