Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH5 II→Lumix GH7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GH5 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GH7
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Resolution25MP vs 20MP (+5MP)
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Burst rate75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) vs 9fps
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Generation3 years newer (2024 vs 2021)
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | GH5 II | GH7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.2 | ||
| Documentary | +1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.2 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | +0.7 | ||
| Macro | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | +1.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH5 II | GH7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £1,699 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 727g (with battery and card) | 535g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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