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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • New Model is Panasonic GF8
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic GF7, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and GF7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was brought out 4 years later than the GF7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic GF7

 FZ1000 II GF7 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2015Fresher by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 GF7 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic GF7

 FZ1000 II GF7 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the GF7.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and GF7 is 55 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and GF7.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography features
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography features
Panasonic GF7 Street photography features
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography factors
69
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography advice
67
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging details
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging details
67
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic GF7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-18 2015-02-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 pounds) 266g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $898 $308