GH7vs Sony FX30
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the gh7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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