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Panasonic LUMIX GH6 vs Panasonic LUMIX GH7

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Overview
ReleasedMarch 2022July 2024
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFour ThirdsFour Thirds
Sensor typeLive MOSBSI CMOS
Sensor dimensions17.3 × 13 mm–
Effective resolution25.21 MP25.2 MP
Largest image5776 × 43365776 × 4336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detail25.21 million effective and 26.52 million total pixels; 4:3 primary colour filter and sensor-shift dust reduction. High-resolution mode combines exposures into 11552×8672 files, not native single-exposure resolutionFour Thirds-type backside-illuminated CMOS, 25.2 million effective and 26.5 million total pixels; native 4:3 stills 5776×4336. High-resolution composites 11552×8672 remain separate from native resolution
Image formatsJPEG and RAWJPEG and RAW; Fine/Standard JPEG and RAW+JPEG choices
ISO detailStandard stills ISO 100–25600, expanded ISO 50; video maximum ISO 12800. V-Log and Dynamic Range Boost have separate base-ISO conditionsStandard stills ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50; V-Log and other video profiles use different ranges. Maker V-Log claim 13+ stops at sensor output up to 60 fps and 12+ stops above 60 fps; no measured stills range inferred
Lens and shooting
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilisationLens and sensor shiftLens and sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst75 fps75 fps
AutofocusContrast AF with DFD; human/face/eye and animal detection. Fastest SH bursts use AFS/MF, not continuous autofocusPhase Hybrid AF using phase and contrast detection; human, animal, car, motorcycle, train and aircraft recognition; −4 to 18 EV at ISO 100, f/2 and AFS under maker conditions; no automatic subject-type selection (Amateur Photographer)
ShutterMechanical up to 1/8000 second, electronic first curtain 1/2000 and electronic 1/32000; mechanical bulb up to 30 minutesMechanical 60–1/8000 second and Bulb to approximately 30 minutes; electronic first curtain 60–1/2000; electronic 60–1/32000 with Bulb to approximately 60 seconds
Burst detailFull-resolution electronic SH75/60/20 at 75/60/20 fps AFS/MF; SH buffer 200 RAW/JPEG frames. Mechanical or electronic first curtain 14 fps AFS/MF or 8 fps AFC; ordinary electronic 14/7 respectively. Normal RAW buffer more than 65 frames with CFexpress or 50 with SD under maker conditionsFull-resolution electronic 75 fps AFS/MF with focus fixed, 60 or 20 fps AFS/AFC/MF; pre-burst options at these speeds. Mechanical 14 fps AFS/MF or 10 fps AFC; electronic first curtain 14/9 respectively. SH buffer 190 RAW/JPEG frames; normal bursts 215 RAW with CFexpress or 200 with SD under maker conditions. Dynamic Range Boost does not operate during SH bursts
Stabilisation detailFive-axis Body I.S. rated 7.5 stops with H-ES12060 at 60 mm; Dual I.S. 2 also 7.5 stops with H-FS14140 at 140 mm, CIPA yaw/pitchFive-axis sensor-shift B.I.S. and compatible Dual I.S.2, each maker rated 7.5 stops under CIPA yaw/pitch conditions; B.I.S. uses H-ES12060 at 60 mm, Dual I.S.2 H-FSA14140 at 140 mm. Electronic video IS is separate. Maker 7.5-stop figure retained over Digital Camera World's conflicting 6.5-stop specification
Video
Highest video resolution5760 × 4320 at 29.97 fps5760 × 4320 at 29.97 fps
Video detailHighest internal resolution 5760×4320 4:3 at 29.97/25/24/23.98p, 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP. 5728×3024 5.7K up to 59.94p; internal 5.7K ProRes 422/HQ up to 29.97p in the maker table. C4K/4K up to 119.88/120p requires Dynamic Range Boost off. Cooling fan; recording duration remains subject to power, media and operating conditions. Launch reviews describe the features available when testedInternal 5760×4320 4:3 open-gate HEVC 4:2:0 10-bit up to 29.97p; 5728×3024 17:9 up to 59.94p; C4K up to 119.88p. Internal ProRes RAW HQ/RAW and ProRes 422 options have format/media restrictions. High-resolution/ProRes/HFR modes retain temperature limits; maker's unlimited-recording claim is C4K/60p or lower and remains battery/media dependent. HDMI 8K is still-image playback only, not recorded video. ARRI LogC3 requires separately purchased DMW-SFU3A activation
AudioStereo microphone, 3.5 mm microphone/line input and headphones; optional DMW-XLR1 supports four-channel recordingStereo microphone; MOV LPCM up to 96 kHz/24-bit, built-in microphone limited to 48 kHz; optional DMW-XLR2 enables 32-bit float, with channel/sample-rate restrictions. Digital Camera World did not test the XLR2 adapter
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,840,0001,840,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTilt free-angle 3-inch 3:2 touch LCD with approximately 1.84 million dotsThree-inch 3:2 capacitive touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots and 100% coverage; tilt/free-angle articulation. Maker three-inch figure retained over Digital Camera World's conflicting 3.2-inch description
Viewfinder detailOLED approximately 3.68 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.76× 35 mm-equivalent magnification under maker conditions0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.68 million dots, 100% coverage; 1.6× optical magnification, equivalent to 0.8× in 35 mm terms, at maker's 50 mm/infinity/−1 dioptre/4:3 conditions
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs360 photographs
Body weight739 g721 g
Release detailMaker Japan confirms first sale 25 March 2022; headline uses month without assuming an exact UK day. No inferred successor link across co-sold GH bodiesMaker UK specifies end of July 2024 availability, retained at month precision; Japan maker specifies 26 July 2024, qualified as that region's date
Recording mediaCFexpress Type B slot and SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I/UHS-II slot; recording modes require specified card speedOne CFexpress Type B slot and one SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot, including V90; external USB SSD recording available for supported modes
PortsUSB-C 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2, full-size HDMI Type A, 2.5 mm remote, flash-sync socket and supplied BNC time-code converter cableUSB-C 10 Gbps with charging/power supply, full-size HDMI Type A, 2.5 mm remote and 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; flash-sync terminal doubles as TC IN/OUT through included BNC converter
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0; regional wireless conditions applyWi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n and 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0; Japan channel ranges not assumed identical globally
Battery life detailDMW-BLK22 7.2 V 2200 mAh 16 Wh. CIPA 380 shots with SD/H-FS12060, 360 with SD/H-ES12060; CFexpress 350/330 respectively. One-second power-save EVF 750–900 shots is conditional, not headlineDMW-BLK22; CIPA 360 LCD/EVF shots with SD or 330 with CFexpress, using H-ES12060. Specified one-second power-save EVF mode approximately 850 with SD or 750 with CFexpress
ChargingUSB power supply, charging and Power Delivery; dedicated charger suppliedIn-camera USB charging and power supply; supplied DC-type battery charger in Japan package
DimensionsApproximately 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm excluding protrusionsApproximately 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 739 g body only or 823 g with battery and one SD card. Digital Camera World's 823 g body-only label conflicts with the maker and is not adoptedMaker 721 g body only, 805 g with battery and one SD card; lens excluded
MaterialsDust/splash-resistant, not waterproof; maker operating range −10 to 40 °CDust/splash-resistant body; maker operating range −10 to 40°C with cold-temperature battery and compatible-lens restrictions; no waterproof rating inferred
In the boxBody cap, hot-shoe cover, eyecup, flash-sync cap, shoulder strap, battery, charger, AC adapter, USB A–C cable, cable holder and BNC converter cable; kit lens accessories depend on configurationJapan maker lists eyecup, hot-shoe cover, sync-terminal cover, battery, DC-type battery charger, TC IN/OUT BNC converter cable, shoulder strap and body cap; regional contents may vary

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