Canon 7D II vs Panasonic GH5 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 7D II vs Panasonic GH5.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 7D II	GH5
Megapixels	20.2	20.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor	1.6x	2.0x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	5184 x 3888
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Micro Four Thirds
ISO	100 - 16,000	200 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	51,200	100
AF Points	65	225 Contrast
Cross-type AF Points	65	0 phase
Continuous Mode	10fps	12fps
LCD	3.0" - Fixed	3.2" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	1,620,000 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF (3.68M)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71x	1.52x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	4096x2160 (24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	3840x2160 (60/50/30/25/24p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	CF + SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-II & UDMA7	UHS-II
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/16000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	60"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	103	600
RAW Buffer Size	26	60
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	Yes	No
Built- in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	670 shots	410 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)	Yes
Weight	32.1 oz (910g)	25.6 oz (725g)
Size	5.9 x 4.4 x 3.1"	5.5 x 3.9 x 3.4"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2017

Canon 7D II Advantages:

• Sensor Format – APS-C is bigger than MFT, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• Cross-type AF Points – 65 vs 0 phase.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Built-in Flash

• Built-in GPS

• Battery Life – 670 shots vs 410 shots.

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Panasonic GH5 Advantages:

• AA Filter – The Panasonic GH5 has no AA filter.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Panasonic GH5 has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• AF Points – 225 Contrast vs 65.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 10fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and it’s fully articulated too.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K Video

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/16000 vs 1/8000.

• Slower Max Shutter Speed – 60” vs 30”.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 600 vs 103.

• RAW Buffer Size – 60 vs 26.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth Support

• Weight – The Panasonic GH5 weighs 185g less.

• Size – The Panasonic GH5 is noticeably smaller.

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