GH7vs Sigma fp L
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Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary 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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the gh7 is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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