Camera Comparison
OM System OM-D E-M1X vs Panasonic LUMIX GH7
Key Differences
- Panasonic LUMIX GH7 has a better phase detect points (779 vs 121).
- Panasonic LUMIX GH7 has a better continuous shooting (75 fps vs 18 fps).
- OM System OM-D E-M1X has a better battery life (evf) (870 shots vs 360 shots).
- OM System OM-D E-M1X has a better battery life (lcd) (870 shots vs 400 shots).
- Panasonic LUMIX GH7 has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Live MOS | BSI CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Effective Resolution | 20.4 MP | 25.2 MP |
| Max Image Size | 4K | 5.7K |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 200 – 25600 | 100 – 12800 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 64 – 102400 | 50 – 25600 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 18 fps | 75 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 200 shots | 200 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 5.7K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 120p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 240p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | OM-Log400 | V-Log / V-Log L / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 121 | 779 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -4 EV | -7 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 3.68M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.83x | 0.8x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.84M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v5.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,999 | $2,199 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 144.4×146.8×75.4 mm | 138.4×100.3×99.6 mm |
| Weight | 997g (2.20 lb) | 805g (1.77 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 870 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 870 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery Type | BLH-1 | DMW-BLK22 |
