GoPro
MISSION 1 PRO
Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.
$700
Launch priceReleased May 2026
Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
MISSION 1 PRO is 5.6 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
Lumix BGH1
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix BGH1 has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BLumix BGH1 has higher AF points / zones (225 vs 0)
- BLumix BGH1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 15mm narrower, 43mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Lumix BGH1.
MISSION 1 PRO is 338 g lighter than Lumix BGH1.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 78mm Lumix BGH1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
MISSION 1 PRO: mount data unavailable
Lumix BGH1
✓ 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
MISSION 1 PRO
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Card types
Adds microSDXC
ISO min (native)
25 vs 160 — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 27.8
Weight
207 g vs 545 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 14 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix BGH1
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
225 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
MISSION 1 PRO
Pros
- ✓8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
- ✓50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
- ✓8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
- ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
- ✓20m waterproof without housing
Cons
- –Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
- –Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
- –New platform — limited third-party support
- –Subscriber discount required for best price
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
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 landscape, MISSION 1 PRO or Lumix BGH1?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix BGH1?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix BGH1 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the Lumix BGH1?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix BGH1?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 338 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix BGH1 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix BGH1 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. Lumix BGH1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 640 shots for the Lumix BGH1, giving the Lumix BGH1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and Lumix BGH1 at $3,499. The MISSION 1 PRO is $2,799 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.