GH7vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
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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.
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 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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