GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
HERO13 Black is 3 months newer.
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Wins
HERO13 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 120 Mbps)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 805 g)
- BLumix GH7 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
HERO13 Black is 67mm narrower, 50mm shorter, and 66mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
HERO13 Black is 684 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 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.
HERO13 Black
72 × 34 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
HERO13 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
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
121 g vs 805 g — lower 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 120 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 20 fps — 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.
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
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, HERO13 Black or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 4K 120p slow-motion.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and Lumix GH7?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the Lumix GH7?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and Lumix GH7?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the HERO13 Black is 684 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO13 Black and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The HERO13 Black is $1,800 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.