GH7vs Nikon Zfc
Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £799 |
| 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/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | 0.39" OLED 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 UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| 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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