Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Released Jun 2024
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Released Jan 2023
Lumix GH7 is 1.5 years newer.
Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Lumix S5 II
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 9 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 2mm shorter than Lumix S5 II but it is also 4mm wider and 10mm thicker.
Lumix GH7 is 65 g heavier than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GH7
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S5 II: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix GH7 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 170 frames — higher is better
Weight
740 g vs 805 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 779
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GH7
Pros
- ✓Pro video toolset
- ✓Open gate
- ✓Compact MFT
- ✓Strong codecs
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Still resolution limits
- –Premium for MFT
Lumix S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Lumix GH7 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix GH7 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 II is 65 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix GH7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix S5 II is $200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.