Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7 Mirrorless Body

Lumix GH7
Video Flagship for Professional Content Creation

The new Lumix DC-GH7 is the latest flagship model of Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds mirrorless Lumix G Series of cameras. Delivering outstanding video performance, wide dynamic range with a newly developed 25.2MP BSI CMOS sensor and improved AF performance with PDAF (Phase Detection Auto-Focus) the GH7 is the next-generation high-performance mirrorless camera that meets the needs of creators – whatever their creative field may be.

Key Features:

• 25.2MP BSI CMOS sensor with high resolution and fast response
• Internal recording of 5.7K 30p ProRes 422 HQ and ProRes RAW HQ
• World’s first 32-bit float recording
• Convenient tilt-free angle monitor
• Dust, splash and freeze-resistant to -10ºC/14º F

Content Quality

Phase Hybrid AF

Evolution of Detection AF
Recognize, identify, and focus on a wide range of subjects

• Efficiently recognizes people from among multiple subjects.
• Recognizes humans and animals separately.

Reliability

New 25.2MP Live MOS Sensor

The philosophy “Capturing it all” serves as the bedrock for LUMIX's picture-making

• New sensor with phase detection AF
• Dynamic Range Boost in full ISO range

Image Stabilizer
Night shots, zoomed shots, walking shots - all blurless.

Sharp Photos

Steady Videos

• Active I.S. corrects even LARGER SHAKE such as running situations.
• E.I.S. corrects PERSPECTIVE DISTORTION* that occurs during video shooting

DMW-XLR2
XLR Microphone Adaptor

32-bit Float Recording with Minimal Setup

• Microphone holder added
• Connect dynamic microphones and boom microphones with durable XLR cables.
• Wireless microphone systems and other accessories can be attached to the cold shoe.
• The Audio Information button on the camera provides quick access to audio information.

Never miss a moment, even for a one-time-only video production. Capture high-quality video and audio with streamlined workflows from pre-production to editing.

32-bit Float Recording

• 32-bit audio recording with an XLR microphone
• Compatible with 4ch audio and High-Res audio* recording

Enhanced Usability

• Φ3.5 stereo mini jack added
• Microphone holder added

User-friendly Interface

• Cold shoe for easy attachment of third-party accessories
• Physical switches and dials for easy control

Streamlined Workflow

32-bit Float Recording

• Shoot with minimal setup, and edit in one file.
• No sound level adjustments needed during audio recording

ProRes RAW Internal Recording
Shoot with minimal setup. No external device needed.

Minimal Setup

• Enhanced mobility with eliminated external devices
• Exceptional gimbal compatibility
• Recording with CFexpress card and USB-SSD
• Maintain dust/splash resistant (with CFexpress card)

Unlimited Recording Time

Unlimited recording is possible by utilizing CFexpress cards, as they consume minimal power

Proxy Video Recording
A low bit-rate proxy file can be recorded when recording video.

Enhanced REAL TIME LUT
Create artistic photos and videos straight out of the camera

• Bring your favorite creators' LUT to your own camera
• Create unique filters by layering Photo Style and LUT
• Extend parameter settings for more creative control
• Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from your camera to the app for quick sharing

Other improvements

• Automatic identification of Photo Style
• Improved LUT library functionality

New App LUMIX Lab
For Seamless Social Sharing

Create your original LUT

• Create and save LUT on your smartphone
• Transfer your LUT to LUMIX

Download Creators' LUT

• Download creators' LUT from the LUMIX website

Ultra-fast pairing and transfer

• Improved connection speed and stability
• Automatic image transfer is also available

Connectivity
Native Camera to Cloud Integration with Adobe’s Frame.io

The LUMIX GH7 is natively integrated with Frame.io Camera to Cloud, the leading cloud-based collaboration platform that allows users to share and collaborate while editing still images and videos. 

By connecting the camera to the internet via Wi-Fi or USB tethering, you can automatically upload images (JPEG/RAW) and Proxy videos directly from the camera to the Frame.io platform. 

This integration allows editors and collaborators to access footage or images, connecting the production process to post-production enabling a much more efficient content creation process.

Live Streaming
Reliable, high-quality live streaming anytime, anywhere

RTMP/RTMPS
Wireless Streaming
USB-tethering

Live streaming can be easily configured via the LUMIX Sync app (Android / iOS). In environments with a lot of radio interference, stable communication speed can be ensured by tethering the camera via USB to a smartphone.

RTP/RTSP
Wired Streaming

Enjoy highly stable communication via IP streaming over a wired LAN connection in indoor environments. Connecting cameras and PCs via wired LAN cable, multiple cameras can be controlled for delivery of high-quality video and audio up to 4K 60p/50p. H.264 and H.265 codecs are selectable.

Game Changer for Social Media Content Creation

• Flexible Framing (Open Gate)

• Get all the aspect ratios from one shot

Reliability

Unlimited Recording
Heat Management = Extended Recording Time

Cooling Fan

The rise in the camera’s temperature can be suppressed with the cooling fan and can be used for an extended time even when shooting video that exceeds 4K. Unlimited recording time has been achieved for 4:2:2 10-bit C4K/4K 60p/50p simultaneous internal recording/HDMI output.

Weather Resistant
Durability to Shoot Under Tough Conditions

• Weather Resistant Design

  Dust- and splash-resistant construction was achieved by tightly sealing the sections of the camera body. This camera is also tough enough to withstand harsh environments at -10 degrees Centigrade.
   

• Compact, Durable Body

  A magnesium alloy full diecast armor frame makes the body lightweight yet durable while bringing ruggedness to the compact size.
   

• Durable Shutter Unit

  The shutter unit is durable for approx. 200,000 times release. A floating construction for the shutter frame greatly reduces shock to the camera body

Double Card Slot

The monitor can be moved freely even with an HDMI and USB cable attached

• Tilt & Free-angle monitor (3.0-inch 1,840k-dot)
• High contrast, high brightness - High visibility even under strong sunlight
• Static touch control
• Improved locking mechanism for easier use

CFexpress Card

CFexpress Type B

• High-speed and large-capacity data transfer

SD Memory Card

• UHS-II U3 Video Speed Class 90 (V90)
• High versatility

Powerful for Still Photography
3,680k-dot OLED LVF with & Intuitive Joystick Control

• 3.68 million dots OLED
• Field of view: 100%
• Magnification: 0.8x (35mm camera equivalent)
• Eye point: 21 mm

SSD Recording
Support for External USB Drive (SSD)

Advantages of USB-SSD
Better heat resistance than internal recording. More reasonable than memory cards.

• Use an external SSD no more than 2 TB in size that is compatible 
• with USB Type-C.
• Be sure to follow the correct procedure when connecting and 
• removing the external SSD. If you do not perform the steps as 
• shown, the external SSD may not be recognized or the external 
• SSD or recording data may be corrupted.
• An external SSD cannot be used when the optional DMW-BLF19 
• battery is being used.
• Maximum output of sensor is 60fps when USB-SSD is set to ON.

Improved AFC 60 fps / AFS 75 fps
Keeps up while you continue to shoot

• AFC 60 fps / AFS 75 fps with electronic shutter
• Large buffer (over 3 sec.)
• Blackout-free burst shooting

100MP Handheld High-Res Mode
4x the pixels to meticulously depict the finest details

• Handheld high-resolution mode
• 100MP RAW & JPEG
• Easy access from drive mode dial