Insta360
X3
5.7K 360 camera with dual 1/2-inch 48MP sensors, 72MP photos, 4K single-lens mode, and IPX8 10m waterproofing.
$449
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
X3
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 Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 60 fps)
- AX3 has lower Weight (180 g vs 805 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X3
46 × 114 × 33 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
X3 is 92mm narrower and 67mm thinner than Lumix GH7 but it is also 14mm taller.
X3 is 625 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm X3 · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X3
46 × 114 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.
X3
46 × 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
X3: 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
X3
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 114, 33.1
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
180 g vs 805 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 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 points / zones
315 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
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 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓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.
X3
Pros
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓5.7K60 360 video
- ✓Great value used
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –No 8K vs X4
- –Single-lens capped at 4K30
- –Older AI editing
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, X3 or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X3 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X3 and Lumix GH7?
X3 is 72 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the X3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X3 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
X3 uses FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X3 or the Lumix GH7?
X3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X3 and Lumix GH7?
X3 weighs 180 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the X3 is 625 g lighter.
Do the X3 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
X3: 4K up to 30p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X3 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
X3: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the X3 and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the X3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X3 launched at $449 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The X3 is $1,750 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.