Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Panasonic
Lumix S1
Original L-mount full-frame hybrid that launched the S series.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Lumix GH7 is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Lumix S1
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 9 fps)
- BLumix S1 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 90 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1
149 × 110 × 97 mm
1021 g (2.25 lb / 36.01 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 11mm narrower and 10mm shorter than Lumix S1 but it is also 3mm thicker.
Lumix GH7 is 216 g lighter than Lumix S1.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 97mm Lumix S1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1
149 × 110 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1
149 × 97 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lumix S1
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GH7
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S1: mount data unavailable
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 GH7
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 9 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, MPEG-4 AVC
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix GH7 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD/SDHC/SDXC
RAW buffer depth
170 frames vs 90 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.9, 110, 96.7
Card types
Adds XQD, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4, AVCHD
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Battery capacity
3050 mAh vs 2200 mAh — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
400 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GH7
Pros
- ✓Pro video toolset
- ✓Open gate
- ✓Compact MFT
- ✓Strong codecs
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Still resolution limits
- –Premium for MFT
Lumix S1
Pros
- ✓Rugged build
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Strong video
Cons
- –Older AF
- –Heavy
- –Superseded by S5 II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix GH7 or Lumix S1?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S1 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S1 is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the Lumix S1?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S1 reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and Lumix S1 weighs 1021 g, so the Lumix GH7 is 216 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. Lumix S1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 400 shots for the Lumix S1, giving the Lumix S1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and Lumix S1 at $2,499. The Lumix GH7 is $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.