Insta360
GO Ultra
Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2024
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
GO Ultra is 2 months newer.
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Wins
GO Ultra
Wins
Lumix GH7
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 180 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GO Ultra
70 × 49 × 33 mm
161.4 g (0.36 lb / 5.69 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 Ultra is 68mm narrower, 52mm shorter, and 66mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
GO Ultra is 644 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GO Ultra · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GO Ultra
70 × 49 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 Ultra
70 × 33 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 Ultra: 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 Ultra
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.4, 48.8, 33.3
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
161.4 g vs 805 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only GO Ultra supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Resolution
50 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
315 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
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 180 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
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GO Ultra
Pros
- ✓Ultra tiny 39g body
- ✓Magnetic mount system
- ✓4K video
- ✓Wearable POV
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Short battery life
- –Limited manual control
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 travel, GO Ultra or Lumix GH7?
GO Ultra scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix GH7 — 161.4g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the GO Ultra and Lumix GH7?
GO Ultra is 50 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the GO Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GO Ultra and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GO Ultra or the Lumix GH7?
GO Ultra reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GO Ultra and Lumix GH7?
GO Ultra weighs 161.4 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the GO Ultra is 644 g lighter.
Do the GO Ultra and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
GO Ultra: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GO Ultra and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
GO Ultra: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GO Ultra and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the GO Ultra the edge.
How much does each cost?
GO Ultra launched at $299 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The GO Ultra is $1,900 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.