OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 5 months newer.
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Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
Lumix GH7
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 315)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
OM-1 II is 4mm narrower, 9mm shorter, and 27mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
OM-1 II is 206 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-1 II
135 × 92 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.
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
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
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 315 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 75 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
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
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, MPEG-4 AVC
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix GH7 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓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.
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
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 landscape, OM-1 II or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 5.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-1 II — Weather sealed for outdoor conditions.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and Lumix GH7?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the Lumix GH7?
OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and Lumix GH7?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the OM-1 II is 206 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the OM-1 II and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Lumix GH7 is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System and Panasonic press materials.