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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
56
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Announced February 2022
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic G6
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GH6 (25MP) and G7 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GH6 was revealed 6 years later than the G7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH6 scores versus the G7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Panasonic G7

 GH6 G7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022May 2015Fresher by 83 months
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GH6

 G7 GH6 

Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic G7

 GH6 G7 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH6 offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has sizing of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GH6 compared to the G7.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH6 and G7 is 56 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH6 and G7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic GH6 to show more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern GH6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Sports photography details
Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery life (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Travel photography details
Panasonic G7 Travel photography details
69
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (360 CIPA)
71
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH6
Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery life (360 per charge)
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (5760 x 2880 pxls)
includes mic support
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-02-22 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5776 x 4336 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p 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 5760x2880 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 823 gr (1.81 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLK22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $2,198 $800