Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black 2023
Panasonic
93 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7 a7 III 2018
Sony
82 Overall Score
Scores
Youtube
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Wedding Events
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Sony a7 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 | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit, ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ, H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2 10-Bit | H.264, HLG, S-Log3 |
| 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 (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black 2023
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Sony a7 a7 III 2018
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93th percentile)93th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black 20230.052score per dollar
vs
Sony a7 a7 III 20180.061score per dollar
Sony a7 a7 III 2018 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
