Panasonic
HC-X1200
Entry 4K60p camcorder with 1/2.5-inch MOS sensor, 24x 25–600mm zoom, face-detection AF, and compact run-and-gun design.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
HC-X1200
Wins
Lumix GH7
4 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 Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 11 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Resolution (25.2 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- BLumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareHC-X1200
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 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)
HC-X1200 is 4mm narrower, 9mm shorter, and 28mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
HC-X1200 is 225 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm HC-X1200 · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HC-X1200
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.
HC-X1200
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
HC-X1200
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
HC-X1200: 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
HC-X1200
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only HC-X1200 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 805 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
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
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 8.29 MP — 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
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HC-X1200
Pros
- ✓4K 60p at accessible price
- ✓24x 25–600mm f/1.8–4.0 zoom
- ✓Face Detection AF/AE
- ✓5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
- ✓USB-PD charging
Cons
- –No SDI output
- –1/2.5-inch sensor
- –No pro XLR handle included
- –Entry-level codec options
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, HC-X1200 or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for HC-X1200 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the HC-X1200 and Lumix GH7?
HC-X1200 is 8.29 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HC-X1200 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
HC-X1200 does not have IBIS, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HC-X1200 or the Lumix GH7?
HC-X1200 reaches 11 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HC-X1200 and Lumix GH7?
HC-X1200 weighs 580 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the HC-X1200 is 225 g lighter.
Do the HC-X1200 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
HC-X1200: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the HC-X1200 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
HC-X1200: No. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HC-X1200 and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the HC-X1200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
HC-X1200 launched at $1,299 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The HC-X1200 is $900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.