Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH7→Lumix FZ72
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The FZ72 offers little measurable spec improvement over the GH7. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 25MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot 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 | GH7 | FZ72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.8 | ||
| Street | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -5.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -4.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | -4.6 | ||
| Landscape | -3.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -3.7 | ||
| Casual | -2.3 | ||
| Food | -4.1 | ||
| Macro | -5.5 | ||
| Architecture | -3.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -3.6 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH7 | FZ72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £24 used | |
| Released | 2024 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | Full HD 1080i/50 | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 9fps (5fps with continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 606g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD slot |
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