Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced February 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GF7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP7 was introduced 5 years prior to the GF7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP7 matches up vs the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic GF7
FP7 | GF7 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic FP7
GF7 | FP7 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GF7
FP7 | GF7 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 versus the GF7.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and GF7 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and GF7.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FP7 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged FP7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2015-02-01 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 5.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 pounds) | 266g (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 240 photos | 230 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $227 | $308 |