Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Panasonic
Lumix S1 IIE
Creative full-frame S-series body with 24.2MP BSI sensor, open-gate video, and S1 II ergonomics.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 IIE is 11 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Lumix S1 IIE
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 120 fps)
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 315)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 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 IIE
134 × 102 × 92 mm
794 g (1.75 lb / 28.01 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 2mm shorter than Lumix S1 IIE but it is also 4mm wider and 8mm thicker.
Lumix GH7 is 11 g heavier than Lumix S1 IIE.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 92mm Lumix S1 IIE
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 IIE
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 IIE
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lumix S1 IIE
35.8 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
852 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 IIE: 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 IIE
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.37, 102.36, 91.69
AF points / zones
779 vs 315 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 170 frames — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — 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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 IIE
Pros
- ✓24.2MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓Tilt/free-angle monitor
Cons
- –Less speed than S1 II
- –Premium over S5 II
- –L-mount lens size
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 IIE?
Lumix S1 IIE scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix GH7 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 IIE?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S1 IIE is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 IIE have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1 IIE has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the Lumix S1 IIE?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S1 IIE reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 IIE?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and Lumix S1 IIE weighs 794 g, so the Lumix S1 IIE is 11 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 IIE record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1 IIE: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 IIE weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. Lumix S1 IIE: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 IIE, giving the Lumix S1 IIE the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and Lumix S1 IIE 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.