Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Panasonic - Lumix GH7 | Sony - PXW-Z200 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8K | 4K60 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
| Optical zoom | 0 | 20 |
Between the Lumix GH7 and PXW-Z200, the Lumix GH7 comes out ahead in max video / sensor size, while the PXW-Z200 wins on optical zoom. Overall, the Lumix GH7 scores 70.8 and the PXW-Z200 scores 62.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Lumix GH7 edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.8 vs 62.9), but the 7.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Lumix GH7 if you care most about max video / sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are max video, sensor size. The single most decisive one: Max video: 8K (vs 4K60).
Pick the PXW-Z200 if you care most about optical zoom. Its strongest claims are optical zoom. The single most decisive one: Optical zoom: 20 vs 0.
Both ship with comparable 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: Panasonic - Lumix GH7 or Sony - PXW-Z200?
Panasonic - Lumix GH7 leads the current Mars Score by 7.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, optical zoom, sensor size against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Panasonic - Lumix GH7 if…
Panasonic - Lumix GH7 has the measurable edge on max video, sensor size.
Choose Sony - PXW-Z200 if…
Sony - PXW-Z200 has the measurable edge on optical zoom.
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 Panasonic - Lumix GH7 wins
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 4K60).
- ▲Sensor size: Four Thirds (vs 1").
Why Sony - PXW-Z200 wins
- ▲Optical zoom: 20 vs 0.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | Panasonic - Lumix GH7 | Sony - PXW-Z200 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8Klead | 4K60 |
| Optical zoom | 0 | 20lead |
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Four Thirdslead | 1" |
Audio
| Spec | Panasonic - Lumix GH7 | Sony - PXW-Z200 |
|---|---|---|
| XLR input | true | true |
| Headphone jack | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Panasonic - Lumix GH7 | Sony - PXW-Z200 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 805 glead | 1810 g |
| Articulating screen | true | true |