GH7vs Now Gen 3
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
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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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £120 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | — |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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