RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE
RED
47 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE
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Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Panasonic GH7 is widely praised for its exceptional video capabilities, including 5.7K open gate recording and reliable autofocus that finally meets user expectations. Users highlight its robust build, excellent battery life, and value for money, often calling it a "beast" for filmmaking. A few note minor caveats like prior AF issues or a learning curve for vlog, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive—even verified buyers who sold the camera still rate its video quality highly.
Pros
- Excellent video quality
- Reliable phase-detect autofocus
- 5.7K open gate recording
- Robust build quality
- Great battery life
Cons
- Autofocus was long overdue
- Learning curve for vlog shooting
- Minor high ISO noise in extreme conditions
Video quality 7
Autofocus 5
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Battery life 2
Recording features 4
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 35.400001525878906 MP★ | 25.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 25★ | 100 |
| Processor | RED IPP2 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 fps | 75 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 80 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | REDCODE RAW, REDCODE HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422LT, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444XQ | H.265, H.264, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 2.4" | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.80 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 350 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | 2x BNC (12G-SDI) Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average af (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.