Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black 2025
Sony Alpha a7 III Black 2018
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Sony Alpha a7 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 25.200000762939453 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection: 315 | Phase Detection: 693Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 75 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 10 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 5K | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265, H.264, ProRes RAW | H.264, XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 0.65 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 350 shots | 610 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black 2025
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Sony Alpha a7 III Black 2018
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 III Black 2018 offers 1.5x better value for money
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black 2025
Sony Alpha a7 III Black 2018
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.