Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Panasonic
Lumix S9
Compact full-frame L-mount for creators with LUT and social-first features.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2024
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Lumix S9
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 0 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 120 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 S9
126 × 74 × 47 mm
486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 12mm wider, 26mm taller, and 53mm thicker than Lumix S9.
Lumix GH7 is 319 g heavier than Lumix S9.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 47mm Lumix S9
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 S9
126 × 74 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 S9
126 × 47 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lumix S9
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 S9: 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
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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 200 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — 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
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, MPEG-4 AVC
Reasons to choose
Lumix S9
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126, 73.9, 46.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
779 vs 315 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
486 g vs 805 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
470 shots vs 350 shots — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 S9
Pros
- ✓Ultra compact FF
- ✓Creator LUT features
- ✓Open gate
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Single slot
- –Limited pro controls
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Lumix GH7 or Lumix S9?
Lumix GH7 scores 6.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix S9 — 4K 120p slow-motion.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S9?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S9 is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S9 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S9 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the Lumix S9?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S9 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S9?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and Lumix S9 weighs 486 g, so the Lumix S9 is 319 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S9 record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S9: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and Lumix S9 weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. Lumix S9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 470 shots for the Lumix S9, giving the Lumix S9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and Lumix S9 at $1,499. The Lumix S9 is $700 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.