Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
EOS C400 is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
Lumix GH7
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Resolution (25.2 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS C400 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 315)
- AEOS C400 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 350 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 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)
EOS C400 is 24mm wider, 38mm taller, and 30mm thicker than Lumix GH7.
EOS C400 is 645 g heavier than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C400
162 × 138 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.
EOS C400
162 × 130 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
Canon RF
105+
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
EOS C400
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 315 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
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
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Weight
805 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
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 video, EOS C400 or Lumix GH7?
EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Lumix GH7 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and Lumix GH7?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the Lumix GH7?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and Lumix GH7?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Lumix GH7 is 645 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the EOS C400 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Lumix GH7 is $5,800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.