Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
Lumix GH7
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 315)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Resolution (25.2 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has lower Weight (805 g vs 1750 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 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 C500 Mark II is 24mm wider, 38mm taller, and 63mm thicker than Lumix GH7.
EOS C500 Mark II is 945 g heavier than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II: mount data unavailable
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 C500 Mark II
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, 163
AF points / zones
1053 vs 315 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
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
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Weight
805 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Card types
Adds SD/SDHC/SDXC
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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
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 wildlife, EOS C500 Mark II or Lumix GH7?
EOS C500 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for Lumix GH7 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and Lumix GH7?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the Lumix GH7?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and Lumix GH7?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Lumix GH7 is 945 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the EOS C500 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Lumix GH7 is $13,800 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.