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GH7 vs OM-D E-M5 III
Quick take: The GH7 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the OM-D E-M5 III is the most affordable.
Where the GH7 wins
- Resolution: 25.2MP
- Burst Rate: 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)
- Portrait: 7.2 vs 6.4
- Wedding & Events: 7.4 vs 5.4
- Filmmaking: 7.3 vs 5.0
Where the OM-D E-M5 III wins
- Cheaper new: £659 vs £1,699
- Battery Life: 390 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 414g (body only)
- Street: 6.7 vs 5.7
- Travel: 6.5 vs 5.4
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- GH7 138 × 102 × 92 mm · 805 g
- OM-D E-M5 III 125 × 85 × 50 mm · 414 g
The OM-D E-M5 III is 13 mm narrower, 17 mm shorter, 42 mm slimmer and 391 g lighter than the GH7.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
GH7 — Video & Documentary: 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.
OM-D E-M5 III — Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography: The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
GH7 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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 III (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH7Lumix · 2024 | OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £659Best |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 414g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GH7
OM-D E-M5 III
Portrait
7.2/10
6.4/10
Street
5.7/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.4/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.4/10
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
7.3/10
5.0/10
Documentary
7.4/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
6.7/10
Landscape
6.0/10
5.9/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
7.4/10
Casual
4.9/10
6.7/10
Food
6.9/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.8/10
7.9/10
Architecture
6.3/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
5.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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