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GH7 vs A7C II
Quick take: The A7C II has the highest resolution at 33MP; the A7C II is the most affordable.
Where the GH7 wins
- Cheaper new: £1,699 vs £1,799
- Burst Rate: 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)
- Sports & Action: 8.6 vs 7.3
- Wildlife: 8.5 vs 8.0
Where the A7C II wins
- Resolution: 33.0MP
- Battery Life: ~530 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 514g (body only)
- Portrait: 8.3 vs 7.2
- Street: 7.9 vs 5.7
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- GH7 138 × 102 × 92 mm · 805 g
- A7C II 124 × 71 × 63 mm · 514 g
The A7C II is 14 mm narrower, 31 mm shorter, 29 mm slimmer and 291 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.
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH7Lumix · 2024 | A7C IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699Best | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 514g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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
A7C II
Portrait
7.2/10
8.3/10
Street
5.7/10
7.9/10
Travel
5.4/10
7.2/10
Wedding & Events
7.4/10
7.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
7.3/10
7.1/10
Documentary
7.4/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
7.3/10
Landscape
6.0/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
8.0/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.9/10
Food
6.9/10
8.0/10
Macro
7.8/10
7.7/10
Architecture
6.3/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
7.4/10
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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