Panasonic Lumix GH7 with Nauticam NA-GH6

Massimo Franzese · Issue 140, Sep/Oct 2024 · pp. 35–39

Products mentioned: Panasonic Lumix GH7, Panasonic Lumix GH6, Panasonic Lumix GH5, Nauticam NA-GH6 housing, Canon 8-15mm fisheye lens, Metabones adapter, Sony A1, Sony A7C II, Sony A7 IV, Panasonic G9M2

The GH7 is the first model of the GH line to feature Phase Detection Autofocus. The GH7 is physically identical to its now phased out predecessor GH6 therefore the Nauticam NA-GH^ housing fits both the GH6 and GH7. Many GH5 users did not upgrade to the GH6 now they are wondering if it is time to move forward with the GH7. In this review I will talk about the GH7 as a photo camera. Image Quality A few key improvement over the GH5 include: Increased resolution 25 Megapixels vs 20.2 New RAW files with 16 bits depth Dual Gain Output Circuit Back illuminated sensor The increase in resolution compared to the GH5 and GH5M2 is only 11.4% (5776/5184). This is not exactly life changing but more pixels are always better than less pixels bearing in mind that pixel size and image overall noise are NOT related. With regards to the dual gain output circuit the increase in peak dynamic range compared to…