Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
Panasonic Lumix GH GH7 Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
Panasonic Lumix GH GH7 Black 2025
The Panasonic GH7 is widely praised for its exceptional video capabilities, including 5.7K open gate recording and reliable autofocus that finally meets user expectations. Users highlight its robust build, excellent battery life, and value for money, often calling it a "beast" for filmmaking. A few note minor caveats like prior AF issues or a learning curve for vlog, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive—even verified buyers who sold the camera still rate its video quality highly.
Pros
- Excellent video quality
- Reliable phase-detect autofocus
- 5.7K open gate recording
- Robust build quality
- Great battery life
Cons
- Autofocus was long overdue
- Learning curve for vlog shooting
- Minor high ISO noise in extreme conditions
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix GH GH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 25.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC Accelerator | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 75 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | H.265, H.264, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 320 shots | 350 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix GH GH7 Black 2025
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
Panasonic Lumix GH GH7 Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 3 of 33 specs.
