Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 11 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Lumix S1 II
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 315)
- BLumix S1 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BLumix S1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,680,000)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 10 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 240 fps)
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
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Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 2mm shorter than Lumix S1 II but it is also 4mm wider and 8mm thicker.
Lumix GH7 is 5 g heavier than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 92mm Lumix S1 II
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 II
134 × 102 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 II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lumix S1 II
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 II: 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
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, MPEG-4 AVC
Card types
Adds SD/SDHC/SDXC
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 240 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 70 fps — higher is better
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV…
AF points / zones
779 vs 315 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 170 frames — 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Lumix GH7 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix GH7 — 24.1MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix S1 II is 5 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix S1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix GH7 is $1,000 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.