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
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)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 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
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
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 646 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 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
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)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
159 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
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, HERO13 Black or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
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 159 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the HERO13 Black is 646 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO13 Black and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO13 Black and 380 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The HERO13 Black is $1,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.