Leica
D-Lux 7
Premium compact with fast 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom and 4K video.
$1,195
Launch priceReleased Nov 2018
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 5.6 years newer.
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Wins
D-Lux 7
Wins
Lumix GH7
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 49)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 60 frames)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD-Lux 7
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
D-Lux 7 is 4mm narrower, 9mm shorter, and 28mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
D-Lux 7 is 225 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm D-Lux 7 · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D-Lux 7
134 × 91 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.
D-Lux 7
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D-Lux 7: 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
D-Lux 7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Weight
580 g vs 805 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower 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 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
315 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
RAW buffer depth
170 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — 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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D-Lux 7
Pros
- ✓Fast zoom lens
- ✓Leica color
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Micro Four Thirds sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Premium price
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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Leica D-Lux 7
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D-Lux 7 or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for D-Lux 7 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 7 and Lumix GH7?
D-Lux 7 is 17 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 7 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 7 or the Lumix GH7?
D-Lux 7 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 7 and Lumix GH7?
D-Lux 7 weighs 580 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the D-Lux 7 is 225 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 7 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
D-Lux 7: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the D-Lux 7 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
D-Lux 7: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D-Lux 7 and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the D-Lux 7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 7 launched at $1,195 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The D-Lux 7 is $1,004 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Panasonic press materials.