Panasonic LUMIX GH7 recording time and file size

How much fits on each card, for all 88 recording modes Panasonic publishes. Bitrates checked November 11, 2026.

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Key facts

Recording media: CFexpress Type B / SD (UHS-I/UHS-II) / external USB SSD
Published recording modes: 88 normal, plus 119 slow motion
Highest bitrate: 4,200 Mbps: Apple ProRes RAW HQ at 29.97p (RAW)
Lightest 4K mode: 50 Mbps: MP4(Lite) Long GOP (H.265/HEVC) at 29.97p / 25p (4:2:0 10-bit)
Card for the top mode: CFexpress
128 GB card at 4K 30p: 5 hr 24 min in MP4(Lite) Long GOP (H.265/HEVC) at 29.97p (4:2:0 10-bit, 50 Mbps)
Top frame rate (normal video): 239.76p at 1080p
Slow motion (in camera): Yes. Up to 120 fps at DCI 4K, 120 fps at 4K, 300 fps at 1080p

"4K 30p" means the highest-bitrate 4K UHD mode at 29.97p or 30p that a V30 card can record (240 Mbps or less). If there is no 30p, we use 25p, then 24p.

Quick answer

A 128 GB card holds about 5 hr 24 min of MP4(Lite) Long GOP (H.265/HEVC) at 29.97p (4:2:0 10-bit, 50 Mbps) on the Panasonic LUMIX GH7. The heaviest mode, Apple ProRes RAW HQ at 29.97p (RAW, 4,200 Mbps), uses 1,890 GB per hour, so the same card lasts 3 min.

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Recording time by mode

Every normal recording mode Panasonic lists, grouped by resolution and frame rate. Times are continuous recording on one card.

Format	Color	BitrateMbps	Per hourGB	64 GBcard	128 GBcard	256 GBcard	512 GBcard	Card speed
6K 5760x4320
24p / 23.98p
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
29.97p / 25p
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
6K 5728x3024
24p / 23.98p
Apple ProRes RAW HQ	RAW	3,300	1,485	2m	4m	9m	19m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW	RAW	2,200	990	3m	7m	14m	29m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422 HQ	4:2:2	1,500	675	5m	10m	21m	43m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422	4:2:2	1,000	450	8m	16m	32m	1h 4m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
29.97p / 25p
Apple ProRes RAW HQ29.97p only	RAW	4,200	1,890	1m	3m	7m	15m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW HQ25p only	RAW	3,500	1,575	2m	4m	9m	18m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW29.97p only	RAW	2,800	1,260	2m	5m	11m	23m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW25p only	RAW	2,300	1,035	3m	7m	14m	28m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422 HQ29.97p only	4:2:2	1,900	855	4m	8m	17m	34m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422 HQ25p only	4:2:2	1,600	720	5m	10m	20m	40m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 42229.97p only	4:2:2	1,300	585	6m	12m	24m	49m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 42225p only	4:2:2	1,100	495	7m	14m	29m	58m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
48p / 47.95p
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	300	135	27m	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	V60
59.94p / 50p
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	300	135	27m	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	V60
DCI 4K 4352x3264
48p / 47.95p
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	300	135	27m	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	V60
59.94p / 50p
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	300	135	27m	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	V60
DCI 4K 4096x2160
24p / 23.98p
Apple ProRes RAW HQ	RAW	1,700	765	4m	9m	19m	38m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW	RAW	1,100	495	7m	14m	29m	58m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422 HQ24p only	4:2:2	779	351	10m	20m	41m	1h 23m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422 HQ23.98p only	4:2:2	778	350	10m	20m	41m	1h 23m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422	4:2:2	519	234	15m	31m	1h 2m	2h 4m	V90
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	400	180	20m	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
29.97p / 25p
Apple ProRes RAW HQ29.97p only	RAW	2,100	945	3m	7m	15m	30m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW HQ25p only	RAW	1,800	810	4m	9m	18m	36m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW29.97p only	RAW	1,400	630	5m	11m	23m	46m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW25p only	RAW	1,200	540	6m	13m	27m	54m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422 HQ29.97p only	4:2:2	972	437	8m	16m	33m	1h 6m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422 HQ25p only	4:2:2	811	365	9m	19m	39m	1h 19m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 42229.97p only	4:2:2	648	292	12m	25m	50m	1h 40m	V90
Apple ProRes 42225p only	4:2:2	541	243	14m	29m	59m	1h 59m	V90
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	400	180	20m	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
47.95p
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	800	360	10m	20m	40m	1h 21m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	600	270	13m	27m	54m	1h 48m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
59.94p / 50p
Apple ProRes RAW HQ59.94p only	RAW	4,200	1,890	1m	3m	7m	15m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW HQ50p only	RAW	3,500	1,575	2m	4m	9m	18m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW59.94p only	RAW	2,800	1,260	2m	5m	11m	23m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes RAW50p only	RAW	2,400	1,080	3m	6m	13m	27m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422 HQ59.94p only	4:2:2	1,900	855	4m	8m	17m	34m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 422 HQ50p only	4:2:2	1,600	720	5m	10m	20m	40m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 42259.94p only	4:2:2	1,300	585	6m	12m	24m	49m	CFexpress
Apple ProRes 42250p only	4:2:2	1,100	495	7m	14m	29m	58m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	800	360	10m	20m	40m	1h 21m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	600	270	13m	27m	54m	1h 48m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
120p / 119.88p / 100p
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	300	135	27m	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	V60
4K 3840x2880
29.97p / 25p
MP4(Lite) Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)4K 30p pick	4:2:0 10-bit	50	22.5	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	21h	V30
4K 3840x2160
24p / 23.98p
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	400	180	20m	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MP4 Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)23.98p only	4:2:0 8-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MP4 Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)23.98p only	4:2:0 10-bit	72	32.4	1h 52m	3h 45m	7h 30m	15h	V30
29.97p / 25p
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	400	180	20m	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MP4 Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MP4 Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	72	32.4	1h 52m	3h 45m	7h 30m	15h	V30
47.95p
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	800	360	10m	20m	40m	1h 21m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	600	270	13m	27m	54m	1h 48m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
59.94p / 50p
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	800	360	10m	20m	40m	1h 21m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	600	270	13m	27m	54m	1h 48m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
MP4 Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
120p / 119.88p / 100p
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	300	135	27m	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	V60
1080p 1920x1080
24p / 23.98p
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
Apple ProRes 422 HQ24p only	4:2:2	182	81.9	44m	1h 29m	2h 58m	5h 56m	V30
Apple ProRes 422 HQ23.98p only	4:2:2	181	81.5	44m	1h 29m	2h 59m	5h 58m	V30
Apple ProRes 422	4:2:2	121	54.5	1h 6m	2h 13m	4h 27m	8h 55m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	25	11.3	5h 24m	10h	21h	43h	V30
MP4 Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)23.98p only	4:2:0 8-bit	24	10.8	5h 37m	11h	22h	45h	V30
29.97p / 25p
Apple ProRes 422 HQ29.97p only	4:2:2	227	102	35m	1h 11m	2h 22m	4h 45m	V60*
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
Apple ProRes 422 HQ25p only	4:2:2	189	85.1	42m	1h 25m	2h 51m	5h 43m	V30
Apple ProRes 42229.97p only	4:2:2	151	68	53m	1h 47m	3h 34m	7h 9m	V30
Apple ProRes 42225p only	4:2:2	126	56.7	1h 4m	2h 8m	4h 17m	8h 34m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	25	11.3	5h 24m	10h	21h	43h	V30
MP4 Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	20	9	6h 45m	13h	27h	54h	V30
47.95p
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
59.94p / 50p
Apple ProRes 422 HQ59.94p only	4:2:2	454	204	17m	35m	1h 11m	2h 22m	V90*
Apple ProRes 422 HQ50p only	4:2:2	378	170	21m	42m	1h 25m	2h 51m	V60
Apple ProRes 42259.94p only	4:2:2	302	136	26m	53m	1h 47m	3h 34m	V60
Apple ProRes 42250p only	4:2:2	252	113	32m	1h 4m	2h 8m	4h 17m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	100	45	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	50	22.5	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	21h	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	50	22.5	2h 42m	5h 24m	10h	21h	V30
MP4 Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:0 8-bit	28	12.6	4h 49m	9h 39m	19h	38h	V30
120p / 119.88p / 100p
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	400	180	20m	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	150	67.5	54m	1h 48m	3h 36m	7h 12m	V30
239.76p / 200p
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	800	360	10m	20m	40m	1h 21m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4:2:2 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4:2:0 10-bit	200	90	40m	1h 21m	2h 42m	5h 24m	V30

GB per hour = bitrate in Mbps x 0.45. Card times use 95% of the labelled size (formatting and file overhead). Card speed: V30 up to 240 Mbps, V60 up to 480, V90 up to 720, CFexpress above that. * Panasonic's stated minimum for that format, which is stricter than the bitrate alone needs. Scroll the table sideways on a phone.

Memory cards

Card types: CFexpress Type B / SD (UHS-I/UHS-II) / external USB SSD
MP4 Long GOP (H.265/HEVC), MP4 Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC), MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC), MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC), MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC), Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 HQ: UHS Speed Class 3 / V30 or higher
MP4 Long GOP (H.265/HEVC), MP4 Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC), MOV Long GOP (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC), MP4(Lite) Long GOP (H.265/HEVC): Class 10 / UHS Speed Class 1 / V10 or higher
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC), MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC), Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 HQ: V60 or higher
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC), Apple ProRes 422 HQ: V90
Slow motion: MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC), MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC): SD UHS Speed Class 3 / V30 or faster; Panasonic warns slow motion writes more data per second, so a faster card may be needed
Slow motion: MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC): SD V60 or faster; Panasonic warns slow motion writes more data per second, so a faster card may be needed

Recommended cards for the Panasonic LUMIX GH7

Panasonic's own or recommended cards first, then the most-reviewed cards on B&H for this camera's media. SD cards show how many of this camera's modes they can record; for other cards, compare the speed with the requirements above.

CFexpress Type BLexar 512GB Professional DIAMOND CFexpress 4.0 Type BSpeed: CFexpress 4.0 Type B, VPG400 (3700 MB/s read / 3400 MB/s write)
Amazon B&H
CFexpress Type BProGrade Digital 512GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B GoldSpeed: CFexpress 4.0 Type B, VPG200 (3400 MB/s read, 850 MB/s minimum sustained write)
Amazon B&H
SD, V90Sony 256GB SF-G TOUGH UHS-II SDXCHandles: 55 of 88 normal recording modes; the rest need a faster card
Amazon B&H

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Slow motion

In slow motion the camera writes data faster than the file's bitrate, because each second you shoot plays back as several seconds. These figures are per minute of shooting, not of finished video.

Resolution	Shooting	Plays at	Data writtenMbps	Per hour shotGB	128 GB cardshooting time
DCI 4K 4096x2160	120 / 100 fps	59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p	400 to 751	180 to 338	21m to 40m
DCI 4K 4096x2160	60 / 50 fps	29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p	300 to 1,001	135 to 450	16m to 54m
DCI 4K 4096x2160	48 fps	29.97p, 24p, 23.98p	240 to 801	108 to 360	20m to 1h 7m
DCI 4K 4096x2160	30 fps	24p, 23.98p	188 to 500	84.4 to 225	32m to 1h 26m
4K 3840x2160	120 / 100 fps	59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p	400 to 751	180 to 338	21m to 40m
4K 3840x2160	60 / 50 fps	29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p	300 to 1,001	135 to 450	16m to 54m
4K 3840x2160	48 fps	29.97p, 24p, 23.98p	240 to 801	108 to 360	20m to 1h 7m
4K 3840x2160	30 fps	24p, 23.98p	188 to 500	84.4 to 225	32m to 1h 26m
1080p 1920x1080	300 fps	50p, 25p, 24p	600 to 1,250	270 to 563	12m to 27m
1080p 1920x1080	240 / 200 fps	59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p	400 to 2,002	180 to 901	8m to 40m
1080p 1920x1080	180 / 150 fps	59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p	300 to 1,501	135 to 676	10m to 54m
1080p 1920x1080	120 / 100 fps	59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p	200 to 1,001	90 to 450	16m to 1h 21m
1080p 1920x1080	60 / 50 fps	29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p	200 to 500	90 to 225	32m to 1h 21m
1080p 1920x1080	48 fps	29.97p, 24p, 23.98p	160 to 400	72.1 to 180	40m to 1h 41m
1080p 1920x1080	30 fps	24p, 23.98p	125 to 250	56.3 to 113	1h 4m to 2h 9m

All 119 slow-motion settings

Format	Resolution	Color	Shooting	Plays at	FileMbps	Data writtenMbps	Per hour shotGB	128 GB card	Card speed
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	59.94p (2x slower)	200	400	180	40m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	29.97p (4x slower)	150	601	270	26m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	24p (5x slower)	150	750	338	21m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	23.98p (5x slower)	150	751	338	21m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	100 fps	50p (2x slower)	200	480	216	33m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	100 fps	25p (4x slower)	150	600	270	27m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	100 fps	24p (4.17x slower)	150	625	281	25m	V90
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	60 fps	29.97p (2x slower)	400	801	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	60 fps	29.97p (2x slower)	150	300	135	53m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	60 fps	24p (2.5x slower)	400	1,000	450	16m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	60 fps	24p (2.5x slower)	150	375	169	43m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	60 fps	23.98p (2.5x slower)	400	1,001	450	16m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	60 fps	23.98p (2.5x slower)	150	375	169	43m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	50 fps	25p (2x slower)	400	960	432	16m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	50 fps	25p (2x slower)	150	300	135	54m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	50 fps	24p (2.08x slower)	400	833	375	19m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	50 fps	24p (2.08x slower)	150	313	141	51m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	48 fps	29.97p (1.6x slower)	400	641	288	25m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	48 fps	29.97p (1.6x slower)	150	240	108	1h 7m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	48 fps	24p (2x slower)	400	800	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	48 fps	24p (2x slower)	150	300	135	54m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	48 fps	23.98p (2x slower)	400	801	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	48 fps	23.98p (2x slower)	150	300	135	53m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	30 fps	24p (1.25x slower)	400	500	225	32m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	30 fps	24p (1.25x slower)	150	188	84.4	1h 26m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	30 fps	23.98p (1.25x slower)	400	500	225	32m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	DCI 4K 4096x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	30 fps	23.98p (1.25x slower)	150	188	84.5	1h 26m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	59.94p (2x slower)	200	400	180	40m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	29.97p (4x slower)	150	601	270	26m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	24p (5x slower)	150	750	338	21m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	23.98p (5x slower)	150	751	338	21m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	100 fps	50p (2x slower)	200	480	216	33m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	100 fps	25p (4x slower)	150	600	270	27m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	100 fps	24p (4.17x slower)	150	625	281	25m	V90
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	60 fps	29.97p (2x slower)	400	801	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	60 fps	29.97p (2x slower)	150	300	135	53m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	60 fps	24p (2.5x slower)	400	1,000	450	16m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	60 fps	24p (2.5x slower)	150	375	169	43m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	60 fps	23.98p (2.5x slower)	400	1,001	450	16m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	60 fps	23.98p (2.5x slower)	150	375	169	43m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	50 fps	25p (2x slower)	400	960	432	16m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	50 fps	25p (2x slower)	150	300	135	54m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	50 fps	24p (2.08x slower)	400	833	375	19m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	50 fps	24p (2.08x slower)	150	313	141	51m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	48 fps	29.97p (1.6x slower)	400	641	288	25m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	48 fps	29.97p (1.6x slower)	150	240	108	1h 7m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	48 fps	24p (2x slower)	400	800	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	48 fps	24p (2x slower)	150	300	135	54m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	48 fps	23.98p (2x slower)	400	801	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	48 fps	23.98p (2x slower)	150	300	135	53m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	30 fps	24p (1.25x slower)	400	500	225	32m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	30 fps	24p (1.25x slower)	150	188	84.4	1h 26m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:2 10-bit	30 fps	23.98p (1.25x slower)	400	500	225	32m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	4K 3840x2160	4:2:0 10-bit	30 fps	23.98p (1.25x slower)	150	188	84.5	1h 26m	V30
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	300 fps	50p (6x slower)	100	600	270	27m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	300 fps	25p (12x slower)	100	1,200	540	13m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	300 fps	24p (12.5x slower)	100	1,250	563	12m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	240 fps	59.94p (4x slower)	200	801	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	240 fps	59.94p (4x slower)	100	400	180	40m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	240 fps	29.97p (8.01x slower)	200	1,602	721	10m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	240 fps	29.97p (8.01x slower)	100	801	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	240 fps	24p (10x slower)	200	2,000	900	8m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	240 fps	24p (10x slower)	100	1,000	450	16m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	240 fps	23.98p (10.01x slower)	200	2,002	901	8m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	240 fps	23.98p (10.01x slower)	100	1,001	450	16m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	200 fps	50p (4x slower)	200	800	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	200 fps	50p (4x slower)	100	400	180	40m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	200 fps	25p (8x slower)	200	1,600	720	10m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	200 fps	25p (8x slower)	100	800	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	200 fps	24p (8.33x slower)	200	1,667	750	9m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	200 fps	24p (8.33x slower)	100	833	375	19m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	180 fps	59.94p (3x slower)	200	601	270	26m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	180 fps	59.94p (3x slower)	100	300	135	53m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	180 fps	29.97p (6.01x slower)	200	1,201	541	13m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	180 fps	29.97p (6.01x slower)	100	601	270	26m	V90
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	180 fps	24p (7.5x slower)	200	1,500	675	10m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	180 fps	24p (7.5x slower)	100	750	338	21m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	180 fps	23.98p (7.51x slower)	200	1,501	676	10m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	180 fps	23.98p (7.51x slower)	100	751	338	21m	CFexpress
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	150 fps	50p (3x slower)	200	600	270	27m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	150 fps	50p (3x slower)	100	300	135	54m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	150 fps	25p (6x slower)	200	1,200	540	13m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	150 fps	25p (6x slower)	100	600	270	27m	V90
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	150 fps	24p (6.25x slower)	200	1,250	563	12m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	150 fps	24p (6.25x slower)	100	625	281	25m	V90
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	120 fps	59.94p (2x slower)	200	400	180	40m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	59.94p (2x slower)	100	200	90.1	1h 20m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	120 fps	29.97p (4x slower)	200	801	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	29.97p (4x slower)	100	400	180	40m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	120 fps	24p (5x slower)	200	1,000	450	16m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	24p (5x slower)	100	500	225	32m	V90
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	120 fps	23.98p (5x slower)	200	1,001	450	16m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	120 fps	23.98p (5x slower)	100	500	225	32m	V90
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	100 fps	50p (2x slower)	200	400	180	40m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	100 fps	50p (2x slower)	100	200	90	1h 21m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	100 fps	25p (4x slower)	200	800	360	20m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	100 fps	25p (4x slower)	100	400	180	40m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	100 fps	24p (4.17x slower)	200	833	375	19m	CFexpress
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	100 fps	24p (4.17x slower)	100	417	188	38m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	60 fps	29.97p (2x slower)	200	400	180	40m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	60 fps	29.97p (2x slower)	100	200	90.1	1h 20m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	60 fps	24p (2.5x slower)	200	500	225	32m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	60 fps	24p (2.5x slower)	100	250	113	1h 4m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	60 fps	23.98p (2.5x slower)	200	500	225	32m	V90
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	60 fps	23.98p (2.5x slower)	100	250	113	1h 4m	V60
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	50 fps	25p (2x slower)	200	400	180	40m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	50 fps	25p (2x slower)	100	200	90	1h 21m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	50 fps	24p (2.08x slower)	200	417	188	38m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	50 fps	24p (2.08x slower)	100	208	93.7	1h 17m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	48 fps	29.97p (1.6x slower)	200	320	144	50m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	48 fps	29.97p (1.6x slower)	100	160	72.1	1h 41m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	48 fps	24p (2x slower)	200	400	180	40m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	48 fps	24p (2x slower)	100	200	90	1h 21m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	48 fps	23.98p (2x slower)	200	400	180	40m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	48 fps	23.98p (2x slower)	100	200	90.1	1h 20m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	30 fps	24p (1.25x slower)	200	250	113	1h 4m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	30 fps	24p (1.25x slower)	100	125	56.3	2h 9m	V30
MOV ALL-Intra (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:2 10-bit	30 fps	23.98p (1.25x slower)	200	250	113	1h 4m	V60
MOV Long GOP (H.265/HEVC)	1080p 1920x1080	4:2:0 10-bit	30 fps	23.98p (1.25x slower)	100	125	56.3	2h 9m	V30

Questions

How long does a 128 GB card last in the Panasonic LUMIX GH7?

From 3 min in its heaviest mode to 13 hr in its lightest. In MP4(Lite) Long GOP (H.265/HEVC) at 29.97p (4:2:0 10-bit, 50 Mbps) it holds about 5 hr 24 min. Times use Panasonic's published bitrates and 95% of the card's labelled size.

What memory card does the Panasonic LUMIX GH7 need?

It records to CFexpress Type B / SD (UHS-I/UHS-II) / external USB SSD. For its top mode (4,200 Mbps) you need CFexpress. Lighter modes work with slower cards; the table on this page lists the card speed for every mode.

How much storage does an hour of 4K take on the Panasonic LUMIX GH7?

Between 22.5 GB and 1,890 GB per hour, depending on the format and bitrate. MP4(Lite) Long GOP (H.265/HEVC) at 29.97p (4:2:0 10-bit, 50 Mbps) uses 22.5 GB per hour.

Can the Panasonic LUMIX GH7 record slow motion in camera?

Yes. Panasonic lists 119 slow-motion settings, up to 120 fps at DCI 4K, 120 fps at 4K and 300 fps at 1080p. Slow motion writes more data per minute of shooting than the file's bitrate suggests, because each second you shoot becomes several seconds of video.

Sources

Bitrates and card requirements: eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/dscoi/DC-GH7/html/DC-GH7_DVQP3109_eng/0007.html
eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/dscoi/DC-GH7/html/DC-GH7_DVQP3109_eng/0036.html
eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/dscoi/DC-GH7/html/DC-GH7_DVQP3109_eng/0093.html
eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/dscoi/DC-GH7/html/DC-GH7_DVQP3109_eng/0103.html
eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/dscoi/DC-GH7/html/DC-GH7_DVQP3109_eng/0179.html
Checked: November 11, 2026
How we calculate: GB per hour = Mbps x 0.45. Card time = 95% of the card size / GB per hour. Real files can differ by a few percent (audio track, file overhead, card format).

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