GH7vs ZV-E10
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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
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-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £399 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| 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, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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