Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Video
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 50.099998474121094 MP★ | 25.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Photo, VideoContrast Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 75 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 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 | H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit | H.265, H.264, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 530 shots★ | 350 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 20210.017score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 20250.053score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.
