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
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 10 months newer.
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Wins
HERO12 Black
Wins
Lumix GH7
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (315 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
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HERO12 Black
72 × 34 × 51 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 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)
HERO12 Black is 67mm narrower, 67mm shorter, and 49mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
HERO12 Black is 651 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 51mm HERO12 Black · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 mm
Credit card
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.
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
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
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 33.6, 50.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
154 g vs 805 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
AF points / zones
315 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
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
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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GoPro HERO12 Black
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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 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO12 Black — 4K 120p slow-motion.
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: 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 350 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.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Panasonic press materials.