GH7vs A7C II
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): 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)
- 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)
- 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
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 33.0MP |
| 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) | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| 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 | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| 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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