Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH7→Lumix GH5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GH7. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GH5
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 25MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | GH5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Wildlife | -2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH7 | GH5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £699 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 725g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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