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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81 Imaging
50 Features
57 Overall
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH2
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon R7 versus Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The R7 was introduced 13 years after the GH1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the R7 scores versus the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Panasonic GH1

		

		

			
 R7 GH1 
IntroducedMay 2022July 2009More modern by 157 months
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Panasonic GH1

		

		

			
 R7 GH1 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 features outer dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R7 compared to the GH1.
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R7 and GH1 is 64 and 81 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and GH1.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R7 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R7 will give extra detail using its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher R7 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography factors
85
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
60
 you can focus manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 environment proof
 good ISO range (32,000)
 heavier than average (612g)
72
 screen articulates fully
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH1 as a Sports photography camera
87
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (660 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
33
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
74
 better than average battery pack (660 per charge)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than average (612g)
58
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 missing Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography factors
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (660 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
55
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
74
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 heavier than average (612 grams)
72
 selfie friendly display
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic support
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Panasonic GH1
 Canon EOS R7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 1.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 612 gr (1.35 lb) 385 gr (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 660 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,499 $949