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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(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
Panasonic G7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic G7

 R-D1x G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Epson R-D1x

 G7 R-D1x 
LaunchedMay 2015February 2009More modern by 75 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k235kClearer display (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic G7

 R-D1x G7 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography details
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography advice
Panasonic G7 Street photography advice
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (620 grams)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography details
Panasonic G7 Travel photography details
39
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (620 grams)
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (350 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging details
Panasonic G7 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
72
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
no image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic G7
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
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