GoPro
HERO12 Black
1/1.9-inch action camera with HDR 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240 slow-mo, HyperSmooth 6.0, and 10m waterproof body.
$349
Released Sep 2023
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Released Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 10 months newer.
Wins
HERO12 Black
Wins
Lumix GH7
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 0)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AHERO12 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 805 g)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
HERO12 Black is 67mm narrower, 50mm shorter, and 66mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
HERO12 Black is 651 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO12 Black · 100mm Lumix GH7
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
HERO12 Black: 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
HERO12 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
154 g vs 805 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
AF points / zones
779 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HERO12 Black
Pros
- ✓HDR 5.3K and 4K120
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0
- ✓10m waterproof
- ✓Strong used value
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO13
- –Fixed lens
- –Smaller battery than HERO13
Lumix GH7
Pros
- ✓Pro video toolset
- ✓Open gate
- ✓Compact MFT
- ✓Strong codecs
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Still resolution limits
- –Premium for MFT
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, HERO12 Black or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO12 Black — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO12 Black and Lumix GH7?
HERO12 Black is 27.6 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the HERO12 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO12 Black and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
HERO12 Black does not have IBIS, while lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO12 Black or the Lumix GH7?
HERO12 Black reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO12 Black and Lumix GH7?
HERO12 Black weighs 154 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the HERO12 Black is 651 g lighter.
Do the HERO12 Black and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO12 Black and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
HERO12 Black: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO12 Black and 380 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the HERO12 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO12 Black launched at $349 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The HERO12 Black is $1,850 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.