Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH5→Lumix GH7

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

GH5

£699

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH7

£1700 (+£1,001)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GH7

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Resolution

25MP vs 20MP (+5MP)
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Burst rate

75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) vs 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)
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Generation

7 years newer (2024 vs 2017)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	GH5	GH7
Price	£699	£1,700
Released	2017	2024	↑
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution	20MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording	5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection	Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	725g (with battery and card)	535g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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