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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59 Imaging
59 Features
89 Overall
71

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Announced May 2022
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon R7 and Panasonic GH5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The R7 was announced 5 years after the GH5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the R7 grades against the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Panasonic GH5

		

		

			
 R7 GH5 
LaunchedMay 2022January 2017More modern by 66 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 GH5 R7 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R7 and Panasonic GH5

		

		

			
 R7 GH5 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen resolution1620k1620kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R7 provides outer dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
See the Canon R7 and Panasonic GH5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the R7 and the GH5.
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and GH5 is 64 and 59 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R7 and GH5.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R7 will give you more detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger R7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography information
85
 you can focus manually
 excellent megapixels (33MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
75
 manual focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography info
Panasonic GH5 Street photography info
74
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 weather proof
 good high ISO (32,000)
 heavier than average in class (612 grams)
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
87
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (660 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect AF
68
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 low battery power (410 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography info
74
 better than average battery life (660 per charge)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (612g)
68
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
86
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 good sized screen (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (660 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
75
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
 low battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging features
74
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic jack
 heavier than average in class (612g)
75
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic port
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Panasonic GH5
 Canon EOS R7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 612 grams (1.35 lb) 725 grams (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 660 images 410 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Double UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $1,499 $1,298