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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81 Imaging
53 Features
75 Overall
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX1
  • Updated by Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH7 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH7 was manufactured 3 years prior to the GX7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH7 scores versus the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic GX7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 GX7 FH7 
AnnouncedNovember 2013September 2011Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic GX7

		

		

			
 FH7 GX7 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 and the GX7.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and GX7 is 96 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and GX7.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FH7 has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The older FH7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
71
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/320s)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Street photography highlights
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
82
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography features
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 low frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
59
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography features
71
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 offers touch focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
 offers touch to focus
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 not so great battery life (350 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
73
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
34
 quite wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone jack
34
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-09-07 2013-11-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 402 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life 260 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $1,000