Specifications

The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement.

Digital camera body (DC-GH7):

Information for your safety

Type

Type

Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera

Lens mount

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Recording media

Card slot 1: CFexpress Type B card

Card slot 2: SD memory card / SDHC memory card1 / SDXC memory card1

1. Compliant with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3, UHS-II Video Speed Class 90

Double slot recording function is available.

Image sensor

Image sensor

4/3″ BSI CMOS image sensor, a total of approx. 26,500,000 pixels, primary color filter

Effective number of pixels of the camera

Approx. 25,200,000 pixels

Latitude

13+ stops (sensor output 60 fps or lower), 12+ stops (sensor output 61 fps or higher) ([V-Log])

Recording format for still images

File format for still images

JPEG (DCF compliant, Exif 3.0 compliant) / RAW

Picture size (pixels)

When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3]

[L]: 5776×4336

[M]: 4096×3072

[S]: 2944×2208

[XS]: 1920×1440

High Resolution mode ([XL]): 11552×8672

High Resolution mode ([LL]): 8192×6144

When the aspect ratio setting is [3:2]

[L]: 5776×3848

[M]: 4096×2728

[S]: 2944×1960

[XS]: 1920×1280

High Resolution mode ([XL]): 11552×7696

High Resolution mode ([LL]): 8192×5464

When the aspect ratio setting is [16:9]

[L]: 5776×3248

[M]: 4096×2304

[S]: 2944×1656

[XS]: 1920×1080

High Resolution mode ([XL]): 11552×6496

High Resolution mode ([LL]): 8192×4608

When the aspect ratio setting is [1:1]

[L]: 4336×4336

[M]: 3072×3072

[S]: 2208×2208

[XS]: 1440×1440

High Resolution mode ([XL]): 8672×8672

High Resolution mode ([LL]): 6144×6144

Image quality for pictures

Fine / Standard / RAW+Fine / RAW+Standard / RAW

Recording format for video

Video format

MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC)

MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes, Apple ProRes RAW)

Audio compression format

When [OFF] is selected for [4ch Audio Recording]

MP4 Linear format: AAC (2ch stereo 48 kHz/16 bit)

MOV Linear format: LPCM (2ch stereo 48 kHz/24 bit, 96 kHz/24 bit)2

Float format: LPCM (2ch stereo 48 kHz/32 bit, 96 kHz/32 bit)3

When [XLR] is selected for [4ch Audio Recording]

MOV Linear format: LPCM (4ch monaural 48 kHz/24 bit)3

Float format: LPCM (4ch monaural 48 kHz/32 bit)3

When [XLR+CAMERA] is selected for [4ch Audio Recording]

MOV Linear format: LPCM (4ch monaural 48 kHz/24 bit, 96 kHz/24 bit)2, 3

2. Supports only 48 kHz when using the built-in microphone

3. When the XLR Microphone Adaptor DMW-XLR2 is attached

System frequency

59.94 Hz / 50.00 Hz / 24.00 Hz

Image quality for video

Refer to the “[Rec Quality]” pages for information about resolution, recording frame rate, and other elements of recording quality. ([Rec Quality])

Viewfinder

Type

Aspect ratio 4:3, 0.5 inches, approx. 3,680,000 dots, organic EL (OLED) live view viewfinder

Field of view ratio

Approx. 100 %

Magnification

Approx. 1.6×, Approx. 0.8× (35 mm film camera equivalent), −1.0 m−1 50 mm at infinity, with aspect ratio set to [4:3]

Eye point

Approx. 21 mm (at −1.0 m−1)

Diopter adjustment range

−4.0 to +2.0 diopter

Eye sensor

Yes

Monitor

Type

Aspect ratio 3:2, 3.0 inches, approx. 1,840,000 dots monitor, capacitive touch screen

Field of view ratio

Approx. 100 %

Focus

AF type

TTL type based on image detection (image plane phase detection AF/contrast AF)

Focus mode

AFS / AFC / MF

AF mode

Tracking4 / Full Area AF4 / Zone (Horizontal/Vertical)4 / Zone4 / 1-Area+Supplementary4 / 1-Area4 / Pinpoint

Focus area selection is possible by touching or with the joystick

4. Automatic detection (Human, Animal, Car, Motorcycle, Train, Airplane) can be switched ON/OFF

AF Micro Adjustment

Yes (All / Adjust By Lens)

Exposure control

Light metering system, Light metering mode

1728-zone metering, multi-metering / center-weighted metering / spot metering / highlight-weighted metering

Metering range

EV 0 to EV 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 conversion)

Exposure

Program AE (P) / Aperture-Priority AE (A) / Shutter-Priority AE (S) / Manual Exposure (M)

Exposure compensation

1/3 EV steps, ±5 EV

ISO sensitivity for still images (standard output sensitivity)

Normal: AUTO / 505 / 100 to 25600

[V-Log]: AUTO / 1255 to 4005 / 500 to 12800

5. When [Extended ISO] is set

Switchable between 1/3 EV and 1 EV steps

ISO sensitivity for video (standard output sensitivity)

Normal:

Sensor output 60 fps or lower: AUTO / 506 / 100 to 12800 (base sensitivity ISO100)

Sensor output 61 fps or higher: AUTO / 506 / 100 to 3200 / 40006 to 128006 (base sensitivity ISO100)

[V-Log]:

Sensor output 60 fps or lower: AUTO / 1256 to 4006 / 500 to 12800 (base sensitivity ISO500)

Sensor output 61 fps or higher: AUTO / 1256 to 2006 / 250 to 3200 / 40006 to 128006 (base sensitivity ISO250)

[ARRI LogC3]:

Sensor output 60 fps or lower: AUTO / 320 to 12800 (base sensitivity ISO320)

Sensor output 61 fps or higher: AUTO / 160 to 3200 / 40006 to 128006 (base sensitivity ISO160)

[Hybrid Log Gamma]:

Sensor output 60 fps or lower: AUTO / 250 to 12800 (base sensitivity ISO250)

Sensor output 61 fps or higher: AUTO / 250 to 3200 / 40006 to 128006 (base sensitivity ISO250)

6. When [Extended ISO] is set

Switchable between 1/3 EV and 1 EV steps

Image stabilizer

Image stabilizer type

Compliant with Image sensor shift type, 5-axis stabilizer, Dual I.S.2

Image stabilizer effect

In-body image stabilizer: 7.5 stops

[Focal length f=60 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent f=120 mm), using an interchangeable lens (H-ES12060)]

Dual I.S.2: 7.5 stops

[Focal length f=140 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent f=280 mm), using an interchangeable lens (H-FSA14140)]

(Based on the CIPA standard, Yaw/Pitch direction)

White balance

White balance mode

AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent lights / Flash / Set mode 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature 1, 2, 3, 4

AWB lock supported

Shutter

Type

Focal-plane shutter

Shutter speed

Pictures:

Mechanical shutter: Bulb (max. approx. 30 minutes), 60 seconds to 1/8000 of a second

Electronic front curtain: Bulb (max. approx. 30 minutes), 60 seconds to 1/2000 of a second

Electronic shutter: Bulb (max. approx. 60 seconds), 60 seconds to 1/32000 of a second

Videos:

1/257 of a second to 1/25000 of a second

7. When [Exposure Mode] is set to [M] in Creative Video mode and focus mode is set to [MF], this can be set up to 1/8 of a second

Flash synchronization speed

Equal to or smaller than 1/250 of a second

Burst recording

Mechanical shutter

High speed: 14 frames/second ([AFS], [MF]) / 10 frames/second ([AFC])

Medium speed: 6 frames/second ([AFS], [AFC], [MF])

Low speed: 2 frames/second ([AFS], [AFC], [MF])

Electronic front curtain

High speed: 14 frames/second ([AFS], [MF]) / 9 frames/second ([AFC])

Medium speed: 6 frames/second ([AFS], [AFC], [MF])

Low speed: 2 frames/second ([AFS], [AFC], [MF])

Electronic shutter

[SH75]/[SH75 PRE]: 75 frames/second ([AFS], [MF])

[SH60]/[SH60 PRE]: 60 frames/second ([AFS], [AFC], [MF])

[SH20]/[SH20 PRE]: 20 frames/second ([AFS], [AFC], [MF])

High speed: 14 frames/second ([AFS], [MF]) / 9 frames/second ([AFC])

Medium speed: 6 frames/second ([AFS], [AFC], [MF])

Low speed: 2 frames/second ([AFS], [AFC], [MF])

Maximum number of frames recordable (SH burst recording)

[FINE] / [STD.] / [RAW+FINE] / [RAW+STD.] / [RAW]: 190 frames

Maximum number of frames recordable (High speed, medium speed, low speed)

[FINE] / [STD.]: 260 frames or more8 / 250 frames or more9

[RAW+FINE] / [RAW+STD.]: 170 frames or more8 / 165 frames or more9

[RAW]: 215 frames or more8 / 200 frames or more9

8. Using a Nextorage CFexpress Type B card

9. Using a Nextorage SDXC memory card compliant with UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3

(When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic)

Zoom

Crop Zoom (Photo)

Max. approx. 3× ([Minimum Image Size]: when [XS] is selected)

Crop Zoom (Video)

Max. approx. 2.7× ([Rec Quality]: when FHD video is selected)

Microphone / Speaker

Microphone

Stereo

Speaker

Monaural

Interface

USB

USB Type-C®, SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

Supports USB Power Delivery (9.0 V/3.0 A)

Output: DC 5 V, 900 mA

HDMI

HDMI Type A

[REMOTE]

2.5 mm jack

[MIC]

3.5 mm stereo mini jack

Mic Input (Plug-in Power) / Mic Input / Line Input (Operate the menu to switch between these inputs)

Standard input level: −55 dBV (Mic Input) / −10 dBV (Line Input)

Headphones

3.5 mm stereo mini jack

Flash Synchro

Yes

TC IN/OUT

Yes (connect the BNC conversion cable (supplied) to the flash synchro socket)

Input: 1.0 V to 4.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ

Output: 2.0 V ±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance

Splash Resistant

Yes

Output of RAW video data via HDMI

Yes

Recording to an external SSD

Yes

Streaming

Wireless IP streaming

Supported protocols: RTMP/RTMPS

USB tethering with a smart device

Supported protocols: RTMP/RTMPS

Wired IP streaming

Supported protocols: RTP/RTSP

External dimensions / Mass (Weight)

External dimensions

Approx. 138.4 mm (W)×100.3 mm (H)×99.6 mm (D)

(5.45″ (W)×3.95″ (H)×3.92″ (D))

(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass (Weight)

Approx. 805 /1.77 lb (camera body, with battery and one card)

Approx. 721 /1.59 lb (only camera body)

Operating environment

Recommended operating temperature

−10 C to 40 C (14 F to 104 F)

Battery performance temporarily worsens at low temperatures (−10 C to 0 C (14 F to 32 F)), reducing the number of pictures that can be taken and the available recording time.

Permissible relative humidity

10 %RH to 80 %RH

Wi-Fi

Compliance standard

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (standard wireless LAN protocol)

Frequency range used (central frequency)

Specifications vary depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.

Refer to the “Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual <Quick Start Guide>” (supplied) for details.

Encryption method

Wi-Fi compliant WPA™ / WPA2™ / WPA3™

Access method

Infrastructure mode

Bluetooth

Compliance standard

Bluetooth v5.0, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Frequency range used (central frequency)

2402 MHz to 2480 MHz

The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:

Interchangeable Lens:

H-ES12060 “LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.”

Mount

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Focal length

f=12 mm to 60 mm

(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)

Lens construction

14 elements in 12 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses)

Aperture type

9 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm

Maximum aperture

F2.8 (Wide) to F4.0 (Tele)

Minimum aperture value

F22

Angle of view

84 (Wide) to 20 (Tele)

In focus distance

0.20 m (0.66 feet) to (Wide)/0.24 m (0.79 feet) to (Tele) (from the focus distance reference line)

Maximum image magnification

0.3× (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.6×)

Optical Image Stabilizer

Yes

Filter diameter

62 mm

Maximum diameter

68.4 mm (2.7″)

Overall length

Approx. 86 mm (3.4″) (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

Mass (Weight)

Approx. 320 (0.70 lb)

Dust and splash resistant

Yes

Recommended operating temperature

−10 C to 40 C (14 F to 104 F)

Permissible relative humidity

10 %RH to 80 %RH

Interchangeable Lens:

H-FS12060 “LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.”

Mount

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Focal length

f=12 mm to 60 mm

(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)

Lens construction

11 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens)

Aperture type

7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm

Maximum aperture

F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele)

Minimum aperture value

F22

Angle of view

84 (Wide) to 20 (Tele)

In focus distance

0.20 m (0.66 feet) to (Wide)/0.25 m (0.82 feet) to (Tele) (from the focus distance reference line)

Maximum image magnification

0.27× (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.54×)

Optical Image Stabilizer

Yes

Filter diameter

58 mm

Maximum diameter

66.0 mm (2.6″)

Overall length

Approx. 71 mm (2.8″) (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

Dust and splash resistant

Yes

Recommended operating temperature

0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F)

Permissible relative humidity

10 %RH to 80 %RH