Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Panasonic
Lumix ZS99
Pocket travel zoom with 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 30x 24–720mm Leica lens, 4K30 video, 5-axis O.I.S., tilting touchscreen, and USB-C — successor to ZS80 without EVF.
$500
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
Lumix ZS99 is 8 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Lumix ZS99
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 10 frames)
- ALumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 49)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 60 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 ZS99
112 × 68 × 43 mm
322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 26mm wider, 33mm taller, and 56mm thicker than Lumix ZS99.
Lumix GH7 is 483 g heavier than Lumix ZS99.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 43mm Lumix ZS99
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 ZS99
112 × 68 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 ZS99
112 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lumix ZS99
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
8.0× 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 ZS99: 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
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — 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 100 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
170 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
315 vs 49 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
300 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS99
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 67.8, 43.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
322 g vs 805 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 ZS99
Pros
- ✓30x 24–720mm Leica zoom in pocket body
- ✓4K video + 4K Photo at 30fps
- ✓5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
- ✓1.84M-dot tilting touchscreen
- ✓USB-C charging + Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 5.0
Cons
- –No built-in EVF (vs ZS80)
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Slow variable aperture (f/3.3–6.4)
- –Limited low-light performance
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix GH7 or Lumix ZS99?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix ZS99 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix ZS99?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and Lumix ZS99 is 20.3 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix ZS99 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix ZS99 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the Lumix ZS99?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix ZS99 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and Lumix ZS99?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and Lumix ZS99 weighs 322 g, so the Lumix ZS99 is 483 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Lumix ZS99 record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p. Lumix ZS99: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and Lumix ZS99 weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. Lumix ZS99: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS99, giving the Lumix ZS99 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and Lumix ZS99 at $500. The Lumix ZS99 is $1,699 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.