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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FH7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was released 6 years after the FH7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH5S grades against the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FH7

 GH5S FH7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018September 2011More modern by 78 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FH7 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FH7

 GH5S FH7 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GH5S compared to the FH7.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and FH7 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and FH7.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger GH5S provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
71
lighter than competitors (126g)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FH7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-01-08 2011-09-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Launch pricing $2,498 $149