Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2018
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- 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
- Replaced the Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic GF7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX9 was manufactured 3 years after the GF7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX9 scores vs the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic GF7
GX9 | GF7 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | February 2015 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1040k | Clearer display (+200k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GX9
GF7 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF7
GX9 | GF7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 has external measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX9 versus the GF7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and GF7 is 82 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and GF7.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger GX9 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-13 | 2015-02-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
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 | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,240k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 407g (0.90 lbs) | 266g (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 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 | 260 photographs | 230 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | 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 | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,000 | $308 |