OM System OM-3 vs Panasonic Lumix GH7
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why OM System OM-3 is better
- Burst rate: 50 fps electronic vs 14 fps mechanical(3.6× more)
- Battery life (CIPA): 590 shots vs 350 shots(1.7× more)
- Weight: 483 g vs 588 g(22% less)
Why Panasonic Lumix GH7 is better
- Max video resolution: 5.7K60p internal ProRes vs 4K60p(95.0× more)
- Viewfinder resolution: 3.68M dots vs 2.36M dots(56% more)
- Resolution: 25.2 MP vs 20.4 MP(24% more)
Verdict
No outright leader — they split the dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | OM System OM-3 | Panasonic Lumix GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Resolution | 20.4 MP | 25.2 MP● |
| Sensor size | Micro Four Thirds (stacked BSI) | Micro Four Thirds |
| ISO range | 100-25600 | 100-25600 |
| Performance | ||
| Burst rate | 50 fps electronic● | 14 fps mechanical |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2.36M dots | 3.68M dots● |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K60p | 5.7K60p internal ProRes● |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 483 g● | 588 g |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 590 shots● | 350 shots |
| Storage | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |