GH7vs A5100
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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the a5100 is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £200 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 24.3MP |
| 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 | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | None |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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