Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K | Panasonic - Lumix GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor size | Full Frame | Four Thirds |
| Max video | 6K | 8K |
Between the PYXIS 6K and Lumix GH7, the PYXIS 6K comes out ahead in sensor size, while the Lumix GH7 wins on max video. Overall, the PYXIS 6K scores 65.7 and the Lumix GH7 scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Lumix GH7 edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.7 vs 70.8), but the 5.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the PYXIS 6K if you care most about sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are sensor size. The single most decisive one: Sensor size: Full Frame (vs Four Thirds).
Pick the Lumix GH7 if you care most about max video. Its strongest claims are max video. The single most decisive one: Max video: 8K (vs 6K).
Both ship with comparable optical zoom, xlr input, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Lumix GH7 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K or Panasonic - Lumix GH7?
Panasonic - Lumix GH7 leads the current Mars Score by 5.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, sensor size against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K if…
Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K has the measurable edge on sensor size.
Choose Panasonic - Lumix GH7 if…
Panasonic - Lumix GH7 has the measurable edge on max video.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K wins
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs Four Thirds).
Why Panasonic - Lumix GH7 wins
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 6K).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K | Panasonic - Lumix GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6K | 8Klead |
| Optical zoom | 0 | 0 |
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | Four Thirds |
Audio
| Spec | Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K | Panasonic - Lumix GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| XLR input | true | true |
| Headphone jack | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K | Panasonic - Lumix GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 907 g | 805 glead |
| Articulating screen | false | truelead |