Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 3.7 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix BGH1
Wins
Lumix GH7
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 0 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 14 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Resolution (25.2 MP vs 10.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 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)
Lumix BGH1 is 45mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 22mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
Lumix BGH1 is 260 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm Lumix BGH1 · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 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.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix BGH1
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
Lumix BGH1
✓ 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
Lumix BGH1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Weight
545 g vs 805 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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 14 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 10.2 MP — 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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix BGH1 or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix BGH1 and Lumix GH7?
Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix BGH1 or the Lumix GH7?
Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix BGH1 and Lumix GH7?
Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 260 g lighter.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix BGH1 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
Lumix BGH1: No. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix BGH1 and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the Lumix BGH1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix BGH1 launched at $3,499 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Lumix GH7 is $1,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.