Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
X5 is 10 months newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
Lumix GH7
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 805 g)
- BLumix GH7 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 25.2 MP)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 120 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 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)
X5 is 92mm narrower and 61mm thinner than Lumix GH7 but it is also 24mm taller.
X5 is 605 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
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.
X5
46 × 38 mm
Credit card
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
X5: 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
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
200 g vs 805 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 2200 mAh — 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
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, MPEG-4 AVC
Eye AF
Only Lumix GH7 supports it
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.
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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 wildlife, X5 or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 75fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and Lumix GH7?
X5 is 72 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X5 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and Lumix GH7?
X5 weighs 200 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the X5 is 605 g lighter.
Do the X5 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X5 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The X5 is $1,649 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.