GH7vs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £700 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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