Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
Lumix GH7 is 1 year newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH7
Wins
E2-M4
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
- ALumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 60 frames)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Resolution (25.2 MP vs 10.28 MP)
- ALumix GH7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
Lumix GH7 is 47mm wider, 34mm taller, and 28mm thicker than E2-M4.
Lumix GH7 is 435 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH7 · 72mm E2-M4
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GH7
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
E2-M4
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
RAW buffer depth
170 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
Weight
370 g vs 805 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only E2-M4 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 779 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — 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
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
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Lumix GH7 or E2-M4?
E2-M4 scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix GH7 — 370g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH7 and E2-M4?
Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH7 and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH7 or the E2-M4?
Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH7 and E2-M4?
Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 435 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH7 and E2-M4 record 4K video?
Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GH7 and E2-M4 weather sealed?
Lumix GH7: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH7 and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH7 launched at $2,199 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.