Hi everyone, thanks for watching. This is just a quick A/B comparison between my Sony FX30 and the LUMIX GH7. I have the GH7 on loan until the end of June, so if you want to see anything else - please let me know. Both cameras are great, and the FX30 is a great value option now in 2024. The GH7 is definitely a beast when it comes to its video features! Thanks for the kind words and support. Subscribe for more videos and check the details and related videos in the description box.

Panasonic with really quick AF sounds like a joke earlier, vut now I'm seeing tha it's real. And you can customise speed of AF in Panasonic settings. This year Panasonic make a great jump in AF field.

The GH7, hands down. It's the better camera in almost every aspect. And this makes me very optimistic about the future SH2, that it's going to be a FF GH7 on steroids.

The reason i have switched to Lumix from Sony is the lens choice and lens size. Its a no brainer.

GOSH. the colors on the gh7 are amazing here. ❤

I immediately knew the right choice was GH7 due to the better skin tones and color. I was right.

My experience with Sony, as I currently own the FX30, is that it tends to sneak in a little yellow into the skin tones. That's why I've always preferred LUMIX skin tones over most brands except Canon. To me, the GH7 with all of its features is more of a cinema camera than the FX30. But, I still love the FX30. If I can have both I would. I am battling with the idea of switching completely over to the GH7. Thanks for the excellent comparisons.

GH7 colors looks great. Better stabilization plus EVF, GH7 is a more versatile camera for me.

Most advantage for the GH7 is the black balance is more rich! Lot of ppl won’t notice that but that’s what you look for in a cinema camera

Your product comparison videos are exalent and extremely valuable to beginners trying to decide between product A & product B. Keep up the good work Shane, we would be lost without you. It's no wonder why you have so many followers...

I just recently bought a lumix S5iix with the new sigma 24-70 mk ii and I will also be getting that GH7 to go with it. I’m gonna sell my GH6. More so excited for that GH7!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

I instantly liked the right image the most... It´s so pleasant...without bla bla bla!

Definitely GH7 for the win. Better colors, but most importantly insanely good Panasonic stabe. Panasonic leads the camera industry with their stabe, and stabilization plus the audio advantages, and AF that can beat that Sony makes me feel like I slipped into a different dimension. Never thought I would hear the words "better than Sony" about Panasonic AF.

You're one of my favourite KZfaqrs who makes the best reviews ! Thanks

GH7 looks great! I wonder if the Sony AF settings were just in stock (balanced) because that’s a major factor in how quickly they focus. Even on my ZV-E1 if I set transition speed and subject shift sensitivity to Fast, it locks on immediately even with old lenses.

Faster autofocus than Sony?! I’m shook especially because that 25mm is good but not quite their fastest autofocus lens.

I follow alot of KZfaqrs and you are by far the best. The way you deliver the content is near bang on perfect. Simple, to the point, real world comparisons and no bullshit bias like some others. Oh and being an Aussie, big bonus points ! Nice one mate 🤙

Great comparison! Also I was told by Sirui they will come out with sniper autofocus lenses for micro 4/3 if there’s more demand so please demand away! 🙏

Panasonic out here making us proud.

Great video Shane. The GH7 really has taken things into the wow level! Big thumbs up! 👍👍👍👍🤪

This is such a great video! Fascinating results. Thanks for talking the time to make it.

Fantastic comparison! The GH7 has really nice colours 👌

Both are great cameras - just depends on personal preference. I own the FX30 and I'm nowhere close to unlocking its full potential. If I was starting from scratch, the GH7 would be tough to beat, but I'm not sure I'd invest in M43 instead of E-mount lenses. Great comparison as usual!

The GH7 autofocus is great and everything but I think what make it stand out is how it renders roll offs for highlights/shadows and color rendition. The GH7 just look s good and seems like getting a good image from it is painless. If the image isn't good all of the other features don't even matter.

Clear win for the GH7! But they’re both good cameras

Very good job. If the GH7 is not going to be the new legendary camera it would be surprising.

I guessed the one on the left was the Sony just based on the fact that you look like you have jaundice in that one.

Great comparison Shane. Honest and evenhanded.

For the first 90 seconds of the video, I thought the Sony was on the right due to the autofocus......but the colours were screaming Panasonic at me!!! While it was late to the party, Panasonic have leapfrogged with their PDAF and the colours are still oh so good. My GH5's will have to do for the immediate future still but...............

The skin tones gave it away instantly. Panny was just so much better.

The video I’ve been waiting for! Not because I’m torn between the cameras but the FX30 is such a standard for crop cameras.

Never used Sony cameras, but looking at the color reproduction, low light, stabilization GH7 is definitely a winner. I own GH9 and that camera will enter the list of legends for great quality.

To me, it seems that GH7 has better DR than FX30!

The GH7 color science and dynamic range appears noticeably better than the Fx30, which left the green in your jacket rather dull. Thanks for making the vid.

Wow the GH7 is a clear winner. I didn't expect that !!

wow i didn't expect that with the Panaleica 25mm 1.4, which is one of the worse lens in terms of autofocus!

I tried both before upgrading from my BMPCC OG for short films. I also own the GH5s. The FX-30 is a Cinema Camera designed for cinematographers. It’s got the features cinematographers look at. The GH7 is a hybrid camera that can also be used by cinematographers (with more patience) but it’s solely marketed towards videographers. Hence, the GH7 having better results with little to no editing required. The reality is Sony made it easy by separating the hybrids from the cinema cameras. Yet, KZfaq world criticized the FX-30 for not being a hybrid.

Do you know if the AF transition speed is the same on both? IE they were both on standard? cinematically I think the slightly slower AF is nicer, but that's only if you are trying to rack focus as part of the shot. But I'm so happy Panny Boy has finally added DPAF!!!

I never owned sony cameras but their images always looked to clinical and clean.

Can you see a difference between Proresraw and Prores/H265 about details rendering ? I have both the G9II and GH6, when I crop I much prefer the fine details of the GH5, especially in 4K and C4K. The GH6 and G9II show rougher edge sharpening but with less details, and skin textures look mushy in low light, the GH5 has more noise but keep details like a raw still picture. I have the same issue on my S5II when I compare this camera to both my S1 and S5. However external BRAW has not these weird sharpening and detail filtering on the S5II, so I suppose Proresraw on the GH7 must be free from these extra processing too ?

Another great Video: Timely, I started to consider full frame but this comparison helped me decide on the “Flagship” I noted a few of your findings, GH7 makes the FX30, and Z6iii seem old. My notes on Gh7 1. Faster Auto focus (who would’ve thought?) 2. Arrie Alexa Luts are only on Panasonic ! 3. Deeper blacks, + exposure curves (mot to mention Features (SSD, 4. Much, Much Smoothest Anti shake. 5. Dynamic range appears wider on GH7 despite Sony's being labelled a "cinema camera". 6. Image of fence at night in your video (side by side) appears better lit on the GH7 despite it having the smaller sensor. 7. Open gate to shoot horizontal, later change it to any screen format is only available on Panasonic 8. Panasonic always led the industry with No heating issues, GH7 has the biggest cooing fan. 9. Sony wins on AF at on 120p but I hardly use 120. 10. The Codecs, both quality and quantity is world’s best.

Hell, what do you say about a GH7 vs FX3 video? 👀

Now THATS how you compare. Wow!

GH7 skin tones are excellent! I shoot Sony so I could instantly tell with the slightly warm yellowish tones 😅

If you could suggest ONLY one lens for the GH7, for birds (nature) in action ..... with fast tracking focus .... what would you recommend to me ? Thanks ! Good info BTW.

I have an a7s iii and GH5. I did prefer the colors over Sony straight out of camera. I am however willing to stick with Sony and learn to tune it to what I like for minimal color grading. I still have good mft Leica glass and still deciding if I want a GH7 at launch or to wait a bit because I absolutely don’t need another camera right now lol

Excellent video. You pretty much summed up everything perfectly. As amazing as the gh7 is, it's not enough to get me out of the Sony APS-C ecosystem. That image stabilization is very attractive though. I hate having to use a gimbal.

I just love the panasonic gh7 and now pana has a GREAT autofocus also!!!

It can be seen that Lumix has really innovated in autofocus, they have caught up with Sony, but in image quality, cameras since 2015 have almost all the same images, the differences are just in skin colors, dark etc, if you have good lenses and good color grading it's great

Definitely GH7

Panasonic, Nikon and Fuji all have a lot more contrast by default! It gives the illusion of a nicer looking image, but then what happens to the blacks?

Would be curious to know how you were setting white balance... Whether it was auto or manual. The gh series has always been absolutely awesome in natural light, but I don't think as strong in man made lighting, which is annoying.

I think you have the auto focus pull on slow or medium. It's super fast if you set it on fast

A few points for people to consider: The Sony is over exposed in the beginning. So you can’t really judge them side by side. The Sony and Panasonic looks way more similar when he compares vlog and slog later (rather than Sony’s SOOC look and overexposed) AF is better on the Sony, but it won’t matter for most people. The “tests” done here don’t show how good or quick the AF is at all. If you are starting from scratch, Gh7 is a banger of a deal and the way to go for sure, but not because of the skin tones like people are saying in the comments, or the AF speed. If best of the best AF is you desire, the FX30 is a better choice - it is just better in more challenging and faster moving situations. Reasons the GH7 is actually a better choice are the codecs, open gate, sensor readout speed and ibis. If you need those things, then the GH7 is for you. If you prefer shallower depth of field (with less hoops to jump through) and the ability to have a wider maximum field of view, Sony is still a good choice. Both cameras are sick though. Virtually can’t go wrong, even though the brand new GH7 definitely has the edge over the 2 year old FX30.

i have to get the gh7.the imagestabilization is the best feature in my opinion. I also own the gh5 and still use it for event videos. it is the best because you do not need a gimbal for most of the time. sometimes a gimbal can be too distracting for events and people will look into the camera all the time. while shooting handheld, they do not notice you that much

One of the reasons i think the mft system is superior is that the physics gives you better reach for super-telephoto whilst at the same time letting lenses be lighter and cheaper. The drawbacks can be solved by improving technology; sensors can become more sensitive, and manufacturing techniques can make lenses faster so we can still have our bokeh and pay for it too. MFT for the win. I was considering getting the S5iiX but I think its smarter to get the GH7.

pana with the 25mm was a winner.

Dude you have such a man crush on Lumix. You also slid the color temp on the FX30 shot at 5:21sec

As a Panasonic fan I actually like the autofocus to be more human/ analog like and organic, I also like yellowgreenish tints over magenta, and I prefer the Sony on those aspects. Still I think Panasonics are the greatest vfm cameras.

You do know you have AF settings on the FX30? The skin tone exposure and color is much more dynamic on the FX30. The GH7 is just a dull image.

I dont even have to watch the video to know the result. Its just a shame that a cheaper camera is better and more of a cinema camera than a "real" cinema camera. Sony starts loosing ground now and they rush to do software updates so they can keep their fanboys. I am waiting until I am financially able to buy the s5iix and then ditch sony forever(my current one is a6300 and is so frustrating to use). Nice video! (Just watched the video and was expecting the fx30 to cost more but looks like this isnt the case. Maybe sony thought they will lose sales so they lowered the price? Who knows?)

Very good comparison... IMHO, Panasonic always had the potential of offering the most full featured hybrid cameras to the masses and in some ways they already did. This GH7 is a BEAST!!! I can't wait to get my hands on mine.

Great video. Can you test the 60fps and 100 fps for S5mark2 for HD and see if it has PDAF now or not? You mentioned that S9 has PDAF for HD upto 100 fps. I wonder if S5 mark 2 got the upgrade or not.

You talked about the prize of the camera bodies, but is there a huge difference including the lenses? I don’t own a FX30, but Sony lenses are expensive, or not?

I love GH7.

People are sick to say on KZfaq "the gh7 colors are beautiful!"

Hey, great review as always! Does the gh7 support phase af hd50fps and above or not like the s5ii and s5iis!

I appreciate proper black from GH7.

They're both superb cameras. I love the GH7 screen and would almost buy the camera just to have that! The simplicity of the FX30 makes working with it, at least in my professional environment (almost exclusively locked off on a tripod), perfect.

Thank you for making this comparison!

New features are not enough to switch systems down to micro 4/3 from apsc or full frame. Image quality of the FX30 is still great. Auto focus is still great and still fast enough.

Are the additional features of the GH7 over the G9II worth the higher price, in your opinion? Aside from the fan allowing endless shooting without overheating, there seems to be no practical reason to chose the GH7 over the G9 II.

One thing I found in the GH7 and G9II manual was that they can't do full sensor 4:3 open gate at 4.4K 60/50p, it's pixel/pixel. Considering that they're doing a big open gate push with the S9 and Lumix Lab app it's a shame there's a crop. The GH5II *can* do its 4K open gate 60/50p with the full sensor though.

Excelente comparativa, ya estaba esperando este video!

Great review as always. We’re at a point where no matter the system you choose you can get amazing results from any modern camera. It’s a great time to be photo/video shooter 🎉

Great Cam with reliable Autofocus, only thing that doesnt work is the Zebras 1+2 mode, this is a point that should be fixed in a update

Green tint on the Panasonic, after the Lut, on the Dynamic Range Comparaison. Has anyone else noticed it?

Wow I can't believe that auto focus..it's on point

Holy heck... I noticed how much better subject separation the one on the right had, and I thought for sure that it was the Sony FX30... NOPE! It was the GH7 with a $150 lens LMAO 😂 Absolutely unbelievable! There's honestly no reason to buy any other hybrid mirrorless/cine camera besides the GH7 anymore... And to think that this is just the pre-production model demo model is just wild. Imagine how much better it will be with future firmware updates!

Easy !! Sony cameras have weird skin tones :D Wow GH7 autofocus is faster than Sony !!

I really wish Panasonic would come out with a Super 35mm censor. I'd grab it in a heartbeat!

Panasonic cameras always have blue added to their output. This is something I've always felt since I bought a camera 20 years ago. What do other people think?

I know that the gh7 is the better camera but I already have apsc lenses and I can get a used fx30 for $1600, the choice isn’t easy ;)

Excellent as Always! Cheers!

2:12 Sums it up pretty well

My god are you Shane from intheblues?!? Holy shit dude what else can you do?!? Big fan!

Yo he usado las Sony tengo desde la alpha100 hace 2 años compre la gh6 y me enamore de ella solo le faltaba enfoque, ya la veía superior a Sony y en 3 a 4 meses me compro la GH7 ❤

It's pretty clear that the FX30 was set to pull focus slowly-which can be a feature when a more natural focus is desired...but it can also be set to fast and I think they would have been similar if that had been the setting.

My current game plan is to buy the GH7, add a speedbooster / adaptor, and use Canon glass on it? Would love to hear your thoughts.

At the first glance I thought you're comparing Panasonic FX30! I was shocked by the results until I heard you say Sony.

I'm a month late to the party but want to thank you for the great comparison! I'm very interested in this comparison as I own watered down versions of these cameras in the form of a Sony A6100 and Lumix GH1. My Sony has great AF but makes me look like a lobster with magenta skin tones. I'm a little disappointed by the yellow/jaundice skin tones of the latest Sony colour science and The GH7 colour science, DR and IS looked amazing here. It's tempted to sell my Sony and lenses and go all in with Lumix.

my fx30 is always giving yellowish skin tone? how to fix that?

Let’s compare both camera in low light with normal lenses or lenses in the same price range. How is the noise and dynamic range on ISO 6400?

YOu sure both AF settings were on the "Find fastest" setting? Sony seems to use a smooth AF roll up.

The Sony’s AF speed and stickiness are adjustable (I imagine the gh7) as well… looks like it’s set to pull focus a bit slower and smoother right now which is visually pleasing, but you can speed it up if you wanted. Edit: Sony’s AF is still better compared to modern Panasonic with up to date firmware. But the difference is negligible now outside of very challenging scenarios (fast moving athletes, remarkably busy background, etc) where the Sony is just hands down better - based on my experience with the FX30 vs the S5iiX with newest firmware.

Cannot wait to see what they do with the S1H Mark 2.

Now with z6iii out, the playing fields are reset, cant see a future for mft no longer unless for budget shoots, since anything in z6iii will drop into z5 eventually and a7v/s5iii/fx40 No one would like to offer less than internal raw and no crop 4k60 and crop 4k120 ( no crop 4k120 in case of apsc ). Been a good run for mft

we need to now start comparing Panasonic with FX3 or FX6 just bc!

First time I watch you, very good job! 👍🏻 I like how you do 😊 "I'll be back!"

GH7 or G9ii. Moving up from the GH5M2. Take 50% pictures and 50% video?