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GH7vs Sony RX100 VII

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 RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) Starting from £1099 new Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ 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 RX100 VII (2019)

  • Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
  • Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
  • Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
  • Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera

Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GH7 (2024)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £1,700 £1,099
Sensor 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 25.2MP 20.1MP
Video 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 535g (body only) 302g 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, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
Genre GH7Sony RX100 VII
Vlogging & Video
9.5
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
7.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Travel
8.0
9.0
Landscape
8.0
Portrait
7.5
4.0
Street
7.5
7.0
Family & Everyday
9.0

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