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GH7vs Sony FX30

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix GH7 Lumix GH7 (2024) Starting from £1700 new Best for Video & Documentary View GH7
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Sony Sony FX30 Sony Sony FX30 (2022) Starting from £1799 new Best for Video creators & filmmakers View 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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre GH7Sony FX30
Vlogging & Video
9.5
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
7.0
Travel
8.0
7.0
Landscape
8.0
Portrait
7.5
7.0
Street
7.5
Documentary
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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