Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Released Jun 2024
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
Lumix GH7 is 2.7 years newer.
Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 10 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 170 frames)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 7mm wider, 4mm taller, and 20mm thicker than Alpha 7 IV.
Lumix GH7 is 147 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 7 IV
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix GH7 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 170 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs 380 shots — 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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓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
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Lumix GH7 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix GH7 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 147 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Lumix GH7 is $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.