GH7vs A7R IV
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the gh7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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