Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
Lumix GH7
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 4mm narrower, 9mm shorter, and 28mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 225 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix GH7
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
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
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 805 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
315 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Pros
- ✓Affordable BRAW
- ✓Great value
- ✓MFT lens options
Cons
- –No stills AF
- –Crop sensor
- –Screen not tilting
Lumix GH7
Pros
- ✓Pro video toolset
- ✓Open gate
- ✓Compact MFT
- ✓Strong codecs
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Still resolution limits
- –Premium for MFT
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Lumix GH7?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the Lumix GH7?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Lumix GH7?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 225 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $904 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Panasonic press materials.