Panasonic Lumix GH7 Body with 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Lens (DC-GH7L)
Design & Build
The Panasonic Lumix GH7 continues the legacy of the GH series with a robust, weather-sealed body designed for professional creators. Its ergonomic grip and intuitive control layout make it comfortable for extended shooting sessions, whether in the studio or on location.
Sensor & Imaging
Equipped with a new-generation Micro Four Thirds sensor, the GH7 delivers exceptional image quality with improved dynamic range and low-light performance. The 12-60mm f/2.8-4 lens offers versatile focal coverage, from wide-angle landscapes to detailed portraits, ensuring sharp and vibrant results.
Video Capabilities
The GH7 is a video powerhouse, supporting 5.7K recording at 60p and 4K at up to 120p for slow-motion creativity. It includes advanced codecs, ProRes recording, and RAW output options, making it suitable for professional cinematic workflows. V-Log/V-Gamut ensures maximum flexibility in post-production color grading.
Autofocus & Performance
Featuring hybrid phase-detection autofocus, the GH7 provides fast, accurate, and reliable subject tracking. This system excels in both still photography and video, ensuring sharp focus even in challenging conditions.
Stabilization
The 5-axis in-body image stabilization system works seamlessly with lens-based stabilization, offering up to 7.5 stops of compensation. This allows handheld shooting with confidence, minimizing blur and enhancing creative freedom.
Connectivity & Workflow
The GH7 expands professional workflow options with dual card slots, USB-C SSD recording, and HDMI output for external monitors. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enable seamless file transfer and remote operation, while robust streaming capabilities support live production needs.
Conclusion
The Panasonic Lumix GH7 Body with 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Lens (DC-GH7L) is a versatile hybrid camera built for professionals who demand excellence in both video and still photography. With its advanced sensor, powerful video features, and reliable stabilization, it stands as a flagship tool for modern content creators.
Panasonic GH7 Specs
Imaging
| Lens Mount |
Micro Four Thirds
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| Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 26.52 Megapixel
Effective: 25.2 Megapixel (5776 x 4336)
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| Image Sensor |
17.3 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) BSI CMOS
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| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) |
Crop Factor: 2x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
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| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
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| Built-In ND Filter |
No
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| Capture Type |
Stills & Video
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Exposure Control
| Shutter Type |
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
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| Shutter Speed |
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 30 Minute in Bulb Mode
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/2000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode
Electronic Shutter
1/32000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 60 Seconds in Bulb Mode
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| Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb Mode
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| ISO Sensitivity Range |
Photo
100 to 25,600 (Extended: 50 to 25,600)
Video
100 to 12,800 (Extended: 50 to 12,800)
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| Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
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| Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
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| Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
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| Metering Range |
0 to 18 EV
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| White Balance |
2500 to 10,000K
Presets: AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
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| Continuous Shooting |
Mechanical Shutter
Up to 14 fps at 25.2 MP for up to 215 Frames (Raw) / 260 Frames (JPEG)
Electronic Shutter
Up to 75 fps at 25.2 MP for up to 215 Frames (Raw) / 260 Frames (JPEG)
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| Self-Timer |
2/3/10-Second Delay
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Still Image Capture
| Image Sizes |
4:3
100 MP (11,552 x 8672) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift
50.5 MP (8192 x 6144) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift
25 MP (5776 x 4336)
12.5 MP (4096 x 3072)
6.5 MP (2944 x 2208)
5 MP (1920 x 1440)
3:2
89 MP (11,552 x 7696) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift
44.5 MP (8192 x 5464) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift
22 MP (5776 x 3848)
11 MP (4096 x 2728)
5.5 MP (2944 x 1960)
5 MP (1920 x 1280)
16:9
75 MP (11,552 x 6496) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift
37.5 MP (8192 x 4608) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift
18.5 MP (5776 x 3242)
9.5 MP (4096 x 2304)
5 MP (2944 x 1656)
5 MP (1920 x 1080)
1:1
75 MP (8672 x 8672) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift
37.5 MP (6144 x 6144) *Via In-Camera Pixel-Shift
19 MP (4336 x 4336)
9.5 MP (3072 x 3072)
5 MP (2208 x 2208)
5 MP (1440 x 1440)
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| Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
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| Image File Format |
JPEG, Raw
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Video Capture
| Internal Recording Modes |
ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ
5728 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50 fps [1 to 4.2 Gb/s]
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [1.1 to 4.2 Gb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [121 to 454 Mb/s]
H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2 10-Bit
5728 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [1000 to 1900 Mb/s]
H.264 ALL-Intra/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps [400 to 800 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps [400 to 800 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p from 1 to 240 fps [200 to 800 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [100 Mb/s]
H.264 Long GOP/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p from 1 to 240 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s]
H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
5760 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
5728 x 3024 from 1 to 59.94 fps [200 to 300 Mb/s]
4352 x 3264 at 47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [300 Mb/s]
4096 x 2160 [150 to 300 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 [72 to 300 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p from 1 to 300 fps [20 to 200 Mb/s]
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| External Recording Modes |
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Raw 12-Bit via HDMI
5760 x 4320
5744 x 3024
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
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| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Yes
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| Gamma Curve |
Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log
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| Recording Limit |
No
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| IP Streaming |
RTMP, RTMPS
1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 29.97p, 59.94p (4.0 to 16.00 Mb/s)
RTMP, RTMPS, UVC/UAC
1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (4.0 to 16.00 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 29.97p (4.0 to 16.00 Mb/s)
RTP, RTSP
1280 x 720 to 3840 x 2160 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (4.0 to 50.00 Mb/s)
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| Built-In Microphone |
Stereo
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| Audio Recording |
MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio
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Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B
Slot 2: SD/SDHC (UHS-II) [U3/V30 or Faster Recommended]
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| Video I/O |
1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
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| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
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| Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input
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| Other I/O |
1x USB-C Data/Monitor/Tether/Video Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
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| Wireless |
5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 Video Output, Audio Output, Control
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| Mobile App Compatible |
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Panasonic LUMIX Sync/Lumix Lab
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
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| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
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Monitor
| Display Size |
3"
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| Resolution |
1,840,000 Dot
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| Display Type |
Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD
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Viewfinder
| Type |
Built-In Electronic (OLED)
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| Resolution |
3,680,000 Dot
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| Eye Point |
21 mm
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| Coverage |
100%
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| Magnification |
Approx. 0.76x
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| Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +3
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Focus
| Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus
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| Focus Mode |
Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
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| Autofocus Points |
Photo, Video
Contrast Detection: 315
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| Autofocus Sensitivity |
-4 to +18 EV
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Flash
| Built-In Flash/Light |
No
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| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
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| Maximum Sync Speed |
1/250 Second
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| Flash Compensation |
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
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| Dedicated Flash System |
TTL
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| External Flash Connection |
Shoe Mount
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Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
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| Operating Humidity |
10 to 80%
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General
| Battery Type |
1x DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Approx. 350 Shots)
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| Shoe Mount |
1x Hot Shoe
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| Tripod Mounting Thread |
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
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| Material of Construction |
Magnesium Alloy
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.45 x 3.95 x 3.92" / 13.84 x 10.03 x 9.96 cm
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| Weight |
1.8 lb / 805 g
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens Specs
| Focal Length |
12 to 60mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 120mm)
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| Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8 to 4
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| Minimum Aperture |
f/22
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| Lens Mount |
Micro Four Thirds
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| Lens Format Coverage |
Micro Four Thirds
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| Angle of View |
84° to 20°
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| Minimum Focus Distance |
7.87" / 20 cm
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| Maximum Magnification |
0.3x
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| Optical Design |
14 Elements in 12 Groups
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| Diaphragm Blades |
9, Rounded
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| Focus Type |
Autofocus
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| Image Stabilization |
Yes
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| Filter Size |
62 mm (Front)
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| Dimensions (ø x L) |
2.69 x 3.39" / 68.4 x 86 mm
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| Length at Maximum Extension |
4.72" / 120 mm
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| Weight |
11.29 oz / 320 g
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