Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Sony
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
Lumix GH7 is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
FX9
1 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 Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 0 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ALumix GH7 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- ALumix GH7 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 4,000)
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
for scale
FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 8mm narrower, 42mm shorter, and 129mm thinner than FX9.
Lumix GH7 is 1195 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 229mm FX9
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
FX9
146 × 143 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
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · APS-C
671 mm² area
3.0× 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
FX9
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
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
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 4,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD, SD, SDHC…
AA filter
Only FX9 supports it
AF points / zones
627 vs 315 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix GH7 or FX9?
Lumix GH7 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX9 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and FX9?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and FX9 is 19 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and FX9?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the Lumix GH7 is 1195 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and FX9 record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and FX9 weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and FX9 at $10,998. The Lumix GH7 is $8,799 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.