GH7vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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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.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
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
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £350 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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