Panasonic
Lumix BS1H
Box-style L-mount cinema camera with S1H full-frame sensor, 6K, dual native ISO, and genlock/timecode.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased May 2021
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix BS1H
Wins
Lumix GH7
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 20 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix BS1H
94 × 94 × 66 mm
870 g (1.92 lb / 30.69 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
Lumix BS1H is 45mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 33mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
Lumix BS1H is 65 g heavier than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 66mm Lumix BS1H · 100mm Lumix GH7
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix BS1H
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix BS1H
Leica L
80+
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 BS1H
Codecs
Adds V-Log, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93.5, 93.5, 66.4
AA filter
Only Lumix BS1H supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only Lumix GH7 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix BS1H
Pros
- ✓S1H sensor in box form
- ✓6K recording
- ✓Dual native ISO
- ✓Genlock & timecode
Cons
- –No screen
- –Requires external monitor
- –Box ergonomics only
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, Lumix BS1H or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Lumix BS1H — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix BS1H and Lumix GH7?
Lumix BS1H is 24.2 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix BS1H and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix BS1H has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix BS1H or the Lumix GH7?
Lumix BS1H reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix BS1H and Lumix GH7?
Lumix BS1H weighs 870 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Lumix GH7 is 65 g lighter.
Do the Lumix BS1H and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
Lumix BS1H: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix BS1H and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
Lumix BS1H: No. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix BS1H and 380 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the Lumix BS1H the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix BS1H 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 June 2026.