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Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II vs Panasonic LUMIX GH7

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PanasonicLUMIX GH5 IIPanasonicLUMIX GH7
Overview
ReleasedJune 2021July 2024
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFour ThirdsFour Thirds
Sensor typeLive MOSBSI CMOS
Sensor dimensions17.3 × 13 mm–
Effective resolution20.33 MP25.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38885776 × 4336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range200–25600100–25600
Sensor detail20.33 million effective and 21.77 million total pixels; anti-reflection coating, 4:3 primary colour filter and sensor-shift dust reductionFour Thirds-type backside-illuminated CMOS, 25.2 million effective and 26.5 million total pixels; native 4:3 stills 5776×4336. High-resolution composites 11552×8672 remain separate from native resolution
Image formatsJPEG and RAW; 6K/4K Photo modes extract JPEG frames from video-derived burstsJPEG and RAW; Fine/Standard JPEG and RAW+JPEG choices
ISO detailMaker standard stills ISO 200–25600 with ISO 100 expanded; video ISO 200–12800 plus expanded 100. Photography Blog's ISO 100–25600 description includes expansion, not adopted as standard rangeStandard stills ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50; V-Log and other video profiles use different ranges. Maker V-Log claim 13+ stops at sensor output up to 60 fps and 12+ stops above 60 fps; no measured stills range inferred
Lens and shooting
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilisationLens and sensor shiftLens and sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst12 fps75 fps
AutofocusContrast AF with DFD and human/animal detection; maker 225-area selectionPhase Hybrid AF using phase and contrast detection; human, animal, car, motorcycle, train and aircraft recognition; −4 to 18 EV at ISO 100, f/2 and AFS under maker conditions; no automatic subject-type selection (Amateur Photographer)
ShutterMechanical up to 1/8000 second, electronic first curtain 1/2000 and electronic 1/16000; mechanical bulb up to 30 minutesMechanical 60–1/8000 second and Bulb to approximately 30 minutes; electronic first curtain 60–1/2000; electronic 60–1/32000 with Bulb to approximately 60 seconds
Burst detailFull-resolution 12 fps AFS/MF or 9 fps AFC with mechanical, electronic first curtain or electronic shutter. More than 108 RAW/RAW+JPEG or 999 JPEG under maker card conditions. Reduced-resolution 6K Photo 30 fps and 4K Photo 60/30 fps are separateFull-resolution electronic 75 fps AFS/MF with focus fixed, 60 or 20 fps AFS/AFC/MF; pre-burst options at these speeds. Mechanical 14 fps AFS/MF or 10 fps AFC; electronic first curtain 14/9 respectively. SH buffer 190 RAW/JPEG frames; normal bursts 215 RAW with CFexpress or 200 with SD under maker conditions. Dynamic Range Boost does not operate during SH bursts
Stabilisation detailFive-axis Body I.S. rated 6.5 stops with H-ES12060 at 60 mm; compatible-lens Dual I.S. 2 also 6.5 stops with H-FS14140 at 140 mm, CIPA yaw/pitchFive-axis sensor-shift B.I.S. and compatible Dual I.S.2, each maker rated 7.5 stops under CIPA yaw/pitch conditions; B.I.S. uses H-ES12060 at 60 mm, Dual I.S.2 H-FSA14140 at 140 mm. Electronic video IS is separate. Maker 7.5-stop figure retained over Digital Camera World's conflicting 6.5-stop specification
Video
Highest video resolution4992 × 3744 at 29.97 fps5760 × 4320 at 29.97 fps
Video detailHighest internal resolution maker-labelled Anamorphic 6K 4992×3744 4:3 up to 29.97p, 4:2:0 10-bit. C4K 4096×2160 and UHD 3840×2160 up to 59.94p in 4:2:0 10-bit; 4:2:2 10-bit up to 29.97p, including ALL-Intra options. V-Log L preinstalled; recording duration subject to media, power and operating conditionsInternal 5760×4320 4:3 open-gate HEVC 4:2:0 10-bit up to 29.97p; 5728×3024 17:9 up to 59.94p; C4K up to 119.88p. Internal ProRes RAW HQ/RAW and ProRes 422 options have format/media restrictions. High-resolution/ProRes/HFR modes retain temperature limits; maker's unlimited-recording claim is C4K/60p or lower and remains battery/media dependent. HDMI 8K is still-image playback only, not recorded video. ARRI LogC3 requires separately purchased DMW-SFU3A activation
AudioStereo microphone and monaural speaker; 3.5 mm microphone/line input and headphones, optional DMW-XLR1Stereo microphone; MOV LPCM up to 96 kHz/24-bit, built-in microphone limited to 48 kHz; optional DMW-XLR2 enables 32-bit float, with channel/sample-rate restrictions. Digital Camera World did not test the XLR2 adapter
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,840,0001,840,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFree-angle 3-inch 3:2 touch LCD with approximately 1.84 million dotsThree-inch 3:2 capacitive touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots and 100% coverage; tilt/free-angle articulation. Maker three-inch figure retained over Digital Camera World's conflicting 3.2-inch description
Viewfinder detailOLED approximately 3.68 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.76× 35 mm-equivalent magnification under maker conditions; 60/120 fps display0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.68 million dots, 100% coverage; 1.6× optical magnification, equivalent to 0.8× in 35 mm terms, at maker's 50 mm/infinity/−1 dioptre/4:3 conditions
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)410 photographs360 photographs
Body weight647 g721 g
Release detailMaker Japan confirms first sale 25 June 2021; headline month avoids assuming an exact UK day. Digital Camera World's review did not test fast-moving burst subjects or face/body video tracking; its favourable AF findings concern ordinary stills and selected-point transitionsMaker UK specifies end of July 2024 availability, retained at month precision; Japan maker specifies 26 July 2024, qualified as that region's date
Recording mediaTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I/UHS-II slots; recording modes require appropriate speed classOne CFexpress Type B slot and one SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot, including V90; external USB SSD recording available for supported modes
PortsUSB-C SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1, full-size HDMI Type A, 2.5 mm remote, flash-sync socket and 3.5 mm audio connectionsUSB-C 10 Gbps with charging/power supply, full-size HDMI Type A, 2.5 mm remote and 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; flash-sync terminal doubles as TC IN/OUT through included BNC converter
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2; wireless live streaming through LUMIX Sync or Wi-Fi router. 5 GHz unavailable in some regionsWi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n and 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0; Japan channel ranges not assumed identical globally
Battery life detailDMW-BLK22 7.2 V 2200 mAh 16 Wh; CIPA approximately 410 shots with H-FS12060 or 400 with H-ES12060. One-second power-save EVF 1200 shots conditional, not headlineDMW-BLK22; CIPA 360 LCD/EVF shots with SD or 330 with CFexpress, using H-ES12060. Specified one-second power-save EVF mode approximately 850 with SD or 750 with CFexpress
ChargingUSB charging, power supply and Power Delivery; dedicated charger includedIn-camera USB charging and power supply; supplied DC-type battery charger in Japan package
DimensionsApproximately 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4 mm excluding protrusionsApproximately 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 647 g body only or 727 g with battery and one SD cardMaker 721 g body only, 805 g with battery and one SD card; lens excluded
MaterialsDust/splash-resistant, not waterproof; maker operating range −10 to 40 °CDust/splash-resistant body; maker operating range −10 to 40°C with cold-temperature battery and compatible-lens restrictions; no waterproof rating inferred
In the boxBody cap, hot-shoe cover, eyecup, flash-sync cap, battery-grip connector cover, shoulder strap, battery, charger, AC adapter, USB A–C cable and cable holder; lens accessories vary by kitJapan maker lists eyecup, hot-shoe cover, sync-terminal cover, battery, DC-type battery charger, TC IN/OUT BNC converter cable, shoulder strap and body cap; regional contents may vary

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