Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Panasonic
Lumix S1R
47MP L-mount resolution body for detail work.
$3,699
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Lumix GH7 is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Lumix S1R
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 9 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 40 frames)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix S1R has higher Resolution (47.3 MP vs 25.2 MP)
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 S1R
149 × 110 × 97 mm
1020 g (2.25 lb / 35.98 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 11mm narrower and 10mm shorter than Lumix S1R but it is also 3mm thicker.
Lumix GH7 is 215 g lighter than Lumix S1R.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 97mm Lumix S1R
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 S1R
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 S1R
149 × 97 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lumix S1R
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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 S1R: 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
RAW buffer depth
170 frames vs 40 frames — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix GH7 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R
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 MP4, AVCHD
Resolution
47.3 MP vs 25.2 MP — 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)
380 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓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 S1R
Pros
- ✓47MP
- ✓High detail
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Contrast AF era
- –Heavy
- –Superseded
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 sports, Lumix GH7 or Lumix S1R?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S1R — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1R?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S1R is 47.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1R have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1R has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the Lumix S1R?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S1R reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1R?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and Lumix S1R weighs 1020 g, so the Lumix GH7 is 215 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1R record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1R: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S1R weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. Lumix S1R: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 380 shots for the Lumix S1R, giving the Lumix S1R the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and Lumix S1R at $3,699. The Lumix GH7 is $1,500 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.