GH7vs OM-5
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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £899 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| 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 | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Outdoor & Adventure | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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