Nikon
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 10.8 years newer.
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Wins
D610
Wins
Lumix GH7
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 24 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 25 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 39)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D610
141 × 113 × 82 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 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)
D610 is 18mm thinner than Lumix GH7 but it is also 3mm wider and 13mm taller.
D610 is 35 g heavier than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm D610 · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D610
141 × 113 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.
D610
141 × 82 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D610
✓ 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
D610
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only D610 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -1 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 24 Mbps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
315 vs 39 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
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.
D610
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Good used market
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
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, D610 or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for D610 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D610 and Lumix GH7?
D610 is 24.3 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D610 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D610 or the Lumix GH7?
D610 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D610 and Lumix GH7?
D610 weighs 840 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Lumix GH7 is 35 g lighter.
Do the D610 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
D610: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the D610 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
D610: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D610 launched at $1,999 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The D610 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.