Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Released 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
Released May 2025
Lumix S1 IIE is 11 months newer.
Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Lumix S1 IIE
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 800 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,680,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 2mm shorter than Lumix S1 IIE but it is also 4mm wider and 8mm thicker.
Lumix GH7 is 5 g heavier than Lumix S1 IIE.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 92mm Lumix S1 IIE
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1 IIE
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 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 800 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 IIE
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
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
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 779
- ✓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
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
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 800 g, so the Lumix S1 IIE is 5 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1 IIE record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1 IIE: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
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 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 IIE, giving the Lumix GH7 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.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.