Panasonic
Lumix FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix FZ1000 II
Wins
Lumix GH7
2 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 100 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 20 frames)
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 49)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 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 FZ1000 II is 2mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Lumix GH7 but it is also 32mm thicker.
Lumix FZ1000 II is 5 g heavier than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 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.
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 132 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
1.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix FZ1000 II: 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
Lumix FZ1000 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Battery life (CIPA)
440 shots vs 350 shots — 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 100 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
170 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
315 vs 49 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix FZ1000 II
Pros
- ✓25–400mm equivalent zoom
- ✓4K video
- ✓No lens swapping needed
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large body for compact class
- –Contrast AF
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 FZ1000 II or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix GH7?
Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ1000 II or the Lumix GH7?
Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix GH7?
Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Lumix GH7 is 5 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
Lumix FZ1000 II: No. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ1000 II and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the Lumix FZ1000 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ1000 II launched at $899 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Lumix FZ1000 II 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.