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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Released May 2022
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon R7 versus Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The R7 was released 8 years later than the GX7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R7 scores versus the GX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Panasonic GX7

 R7 GX7 
RevealedMay 2022November 2013More recent by 104 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Canon R7

 GX7 R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Panasonic GX7

 R7 GX7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R7 enjoys outside measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R7 against the GX7.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and GX7 is 64 and 81 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and GX7.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R7 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer R7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competitors (612g)
82
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (660 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography advice
74
good battery life (660 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (612 grams)
67
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (660 shots)
two card slots
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (612g)
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Panasonic GX7
 Canon EOS R7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2013-11-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 651 23
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 612 grams (1.35 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life 660 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $1,499 $1,000