Nikon
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$1,250
Launch priceReleased Apr 2017
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 7.2 years newer.
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Wins
D7500
Wins
Lumix GH7
1 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 8 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 51)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 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)
D7500 is 3mm narrower and 27mm thinner than Lumix GH7 but it is also 4mm taller.
D7500 is 165 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm D7500 · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D7500
136 × 104 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.
D7500
136 × 73 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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
D7500
✓ 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
D7500
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only D7500 supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
640 g vs 805 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
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 8 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
315 vs 51 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
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
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D7500 or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D7500 and Lumix GH7?
D7500 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 D7500 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
D7500 does not have IBIS, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7500 or the Lumix GH7?
D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7500 and Lumix GH7?
D7500 weighs 640 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the D7500 is 165 g lighter.
Do the D7500 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
D7500: 4K up to 29.97p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the D7500 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
D7500: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 950 shots (CIPA) for the D7500 and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7500 launched at $1,250 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The D7500 is $949 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.