Insta360
GO 3S
Thumb-sized 4K POV camera with magnetic mounting, Action Pod remote preview, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproof body.
$400
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
GO 3S
Wins
Lumix GH7
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
- BLumix GH7 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Battery capacity (2200 mAh vs 310 mAh)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 50 fps)
- AGO 3S has lower Weight (135.4 g vs 805 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GO 3S
54 × 25 × 26 mm
135.4 g (0.30 lb / 4.78 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)
GO 3S is 84mm narrower, 76mm shorter, and 74mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
GO 3S is 670 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 26mm GO 3S · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GO 3S
54 × 25 mm
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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.
GO 3S
54 × 26 mm
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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
GO 3S: 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
GO 3S
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 54.4, 24.8, 25.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
135.4 g vs 805 g — lower 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
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Battery capacity
2200 mAh vs 310 mAh — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GO 3S
Pros
- ✓4K30 in a 39g body
- ✓Action Pod with 2.2-inch flip screen
- ✓FlowState + Horizon Lock
- ✓10m waterproof (camera only)
- ✓140 min runtime with Action Pod
Cons
- –Tiny 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Fixed 16mm lens
- –Action Pod not waterproof
- –Built-in storage only (64/128GB)
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 sports, GO 3S or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for GO 3S — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the GO 3S and Lumix GH7?
GO 3S is 12 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GO 3S and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
GO 3S does not have IBIS, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GO 3S and Lumix GH7?
GO 3S weighs 135.4 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the GO 3S is 670 g lighter.
Do the GO 3S and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
GO 3S: 4K up to 30p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GO 3S and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
GO 3S: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
How much does each cost?
GO 3S launched at $400 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The GO 3S is $1,799 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Panasonic press materials.