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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic GF7

 GX9 GF7 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2015More modern by 37 months
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GX9

 GF7 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF7

 GX9 GF7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and GF7 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
52
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Travel photography camera
71
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery power (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
33
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
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