Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7
75 Imaging
46 Features
19 Overall
35
71 Imaging
54 Features
80 Overall
64
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Released February 2009
- Replaced the Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Launched May 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic G6
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Epson and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and G7 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe R-D1x was announced 7 years prior to the G7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R-D1x scores versus the G7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic G7
R-D1x | G7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Epson R-D1x
G7 | R-D1x | |||
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Launched | May 2015 | February 2009 | More modern by 75 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 235k | Clearer display (+805k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic G7
R-D1x | G7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check out the Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1x versus the G7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and G7 is 75 and 71 respectively.
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and G7.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G7 will resolve greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Epson | Panasonic |
Model type | Epson R-D1x | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-02-27 | 2015-05-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 235 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 9.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 pounds) | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,709 | $800 |