GH7vs Lumix S1R
Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video & Documentary — GH7 (2024): The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
Who should buy what
GH7 (2024)
- Video professionals who want the best MFT camera ever made
- Documentary and event videographers who need reliable AF and great stabilisation
- Hybrid photographers who want high burst rates and serious video in one body
- GH5/GH6 owners ready for a major upgrade
Lumix S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the gh7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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