Nikon
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 8.5 years newer.
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Wins
D500
Wins
Lumix GH7
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 10 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AD500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1240 shots vs 350 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 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)
D500 is 19mm thinner than Lumix GH7 but it is also 9mm wider and 15mm taller.
D500 is 45 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 81mm D500 · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D500
147 × 115 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.
D500
147 × 81 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Lumix GH7
Micro 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
D500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 115, 81
Card types
Adds XQD, SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
1240 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Weight
760 g vs 805 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓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.
D500
Pros
- ✓10fps APS-C
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Great buffer
Cons
- –DSLR
- –APS-C
- –No IBIS
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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Nikon D500
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D500 or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for D500 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D500 and Lumix GH7?
D500 is 20.9 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D500 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
D500 does not have IBIS, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D500 or the Lumix GH7?
D500 reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D500 and Lumix GH7?
D500 weighs 760 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the D500 is 45 g lighter.
Do the D500 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
D500: 4K up to 30p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the D500 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
D500: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,240 shots (CIPA) for the D500 and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the D500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D500 launched at $1,999 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The D500 is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Panasonic press materials.