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Panasonic

Lumix G100

Compact MFT vlogging camera with directional audio.

$749

Released Jun 2020

vs

Panasonic

Lumix GH7

Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.

$2,199

Released Jun 2024

Lumix GH7 is 4 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

Lumix G100

Vlogging

Wins

13categories

Lumix GH7

Video & HybridSports & Action

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix G100 wins 0 categories·Lumix GH7 wins 5 categories
  • 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 AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
  • BLumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 20 frames)
  • BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 10 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Lumix G100Lumix GH7
Resolution20.3 MP25.2 MP
SensorMFTMFT
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst10 fps75 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNo7.5-stop
Weight345 g805 g
Battery270 shots380 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix G100

116 × 83 × 54 mm

345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)

Lumix GH7

138 × 100 × 100 mm

805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)

Lumix G100 is 23mm narrower, 18mm shorter, and 45mm thinner than Lumix GH7.

Lumix G100 is 460 g lighter than Lumix GH7.

Depth (front-to-back): 54mm Lumix G100 · 100mm Lumix GH7

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix G100

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lumix GH7

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Lumix G100

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

Lumix GH7

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

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

Use caseLumix G100Lumix GH7
Portrait
4.0Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.5Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Lumix G100

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 115.6, 82.5, 54.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    345 g vs 805 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4

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 UHS-II

  • Max video bit rate

    1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    779 vs 49 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    170 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    75 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 25,600
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • EVF resolutionBoth 3,680,000
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Lumix G100

Pros

  • Compact
  • Good mic
  • Affordable

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • MFT
  • Limited stills

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

Lumix G100
Lumix GH7
Resolution
20.3 MP
25.2 MP+24%
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
17.3 x 13.0 mm
17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix G100
Lumix GH7
AF system
Contrast AF with DFD technology
Phase Hybrid AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
49
77915.9× more
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-4 EV
-4 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Human, Face, Eye, Animal, Car, Motorcycle
Lumix G100
Lumix GH7
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
14 fps2.3× more
Burst (electronic)
10 fps
75 fps7.5× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
20 frames
170 frames8.5× more
Lumix G100
Lumix GH7
Max resolution
4K
5.8K Open Gate
4K max frame rate
30 fps
120 fps4× more
Max video bit rate
100 Mbps
1900 Mbps19× more
Internal RAW video
No
Yes
Log profile
V-Log L
V-Log / HLG
Codecs
H.264, MP4
Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264
Lumix G100
Lumix GH7
Weight
345 g−460 g less
805 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
115.6 × 82.5 × 54.2 mm
138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, Lumix G100 or Lumix GH7?

Lumix GH7 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix G100 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G100 and Lumix GH7?

Lumix G100 is 20.3 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Lumix G100 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?

Lumix G100 does not have IBIS, while lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G100 or the Lumix GH7?

Lumix G100 reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Lumix G100 and Lumix GH7?

Lumix G100 weighs 345 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Lumix G100 is 460 g lighter.

Do the Lumix G100 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?

Lumix G100: 4K up to 30p. Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Lumix G100 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?

Lumix G100: No. Lumix GH7: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 270 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G100 and 380 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the Lumix GH7 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Lumix G100 launched at $749 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Lumix G100 is $1,450 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.