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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN
Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.
Panasonic Lumix GH7138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm · 805 g
SensorMegapixels and sensor size. Full-frame gathers more light than APS-C or Micro Four Thirds, for cleaner low-light shots and more background blur.Micro Four ThirdsFull-frame
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.75 fpsBEST30 fps
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/32000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/16000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −4 EVPeople, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −4 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.5KBEST4K
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.13.2 ms · C4K full width, CineD14.5 ms · 4K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.V-LogS-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal ProRes RAW + Blackmagic RAW over HDMINone
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.YesNo
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.YesNo
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.380 shots750 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.805 g695 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.3.68M-dot, 0.8×3.69M-dot, 0.78×
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.CFexpress B + SD UHS-IICFexpress A/SD UHS-II + SD UHS-II
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Micro Four ThirdsSony E
