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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Successor is Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and GX7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GH5 was announced 3 years later than the GX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GH5 scores versus the GX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic GX7

 GH5 GX7 
LaunchedJanuary 2017November 2013Fresher by 39 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GH5

 GX7 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GX7

 GH5 GX7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 has external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GH5 against the GX7.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and GX7 is 59 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and GX7.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic GH5 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography details
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery (410 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography details
68
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (410 shots)
67
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery (350 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery (410 per charge)
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging factors
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-04 2013-11-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 402 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 12.2
DXO Low light score 807 718
Other
Battery life 410 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $1,298 $1,000