GH7vs ZV-E1
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, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the gh7 is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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