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GH7 vs A5100
Quick take: The GH7 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the A5100 is the most affordable; only the GH7 is weather sealed.
Where the GH7 wins
- Resolution: 25.2MP
- Burst Rate: 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 7.2 vs 5.4
- Wedding & Events: 7.4 vs 3.5
Where the A5100 wins
- Cheaper new: £102 vs £1,699
- Battery Life: ~400 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 224g (body only)
- Street: 7.0 vs 5.7
- Travel: 6.4 vs 5.4
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- GH7 138 × 102 × 92 mm · 805 g
- A5100 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 283 g
The A5100 is 28 mm narrower, 39 mm shorter, 56 mm slimmer and 522 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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: 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)
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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH7Lumix · 2024 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MPBest | 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) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | No viewfinder |
| 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 |
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
A5100
Portrait
7.2/10
5.4/10
Street
5.7/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.4/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.4/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
4.8/10
Filmmaking
7.3/10
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Documentary
7.4/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
4.7/10
Landscape
6.0/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
5.5/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.2/10
Food
6.9/10
5.9/10
Macro
7.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.3/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
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4.9/10
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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