Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Released Jun 2024
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 5 months newer.
Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Alpha 1 II
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,680,000)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 25.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 2mm wider, 3mm taller, and 17mm thicker than Alpha 1 II.
Lumix GH7 is 62 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 120 Hz — higher is better
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix GH7 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix GH7 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the Alpha 1 II?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 62 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Lumix GH7 is $4,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.