Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Panasonic
Lumix S5D
Refreshed compact full-frame S5 with 24.2MP sensor, V-Log, 4K 60p, and 5.9K RAW output.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
Lumix S5D is 3 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Lumix S5D
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 7 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 24 frames)
- BLumix S5D has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 7 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S5D
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 6mm wider, 3mm taller, and 18mm thicker than Lumix S5D.
Lumix GH7 is 91 g heavier than Lumix S5D.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 82mm Lumix S5D
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5D
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5D
133 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lumix S5D
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 S5D: 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
170 frames vs 24 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, MPEG-4 AVC
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix GH7 supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5D
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.6, 97.1, 81.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Battery life (CIPA)
470 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Weight
714 g vs 805 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 S5D
Pros
- ✓Compact full-frame body
- ✓V-Log included
- ✓5.9K RAW HDMI output
- ✓Dual SD slots
Cons
- –Contrast AF era
- –4K 60p crop
- –Older body design
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix GH7 or Lumix S5D?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S5D — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S5D?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S5D is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S5D have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5D has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the Lumix S5D?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S5D reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S5D?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and Lumix S5D weighs 714 g, so the Lumix S5D is 91 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S5D record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5D: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S5D weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. Lumix S5D: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 470 shots for the Lumix S5D, giving the Lumix S5D the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and Lumix S5D at $1,399. The Lumix S5D is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.