Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF7

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH7 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was released 4 years earlier than the GF7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH7 scores against the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 versus the GF7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and GF7 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and GF7.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The FH7 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The older FH7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.