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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is fairly close but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The FZ100 was released 5 years prior to the G7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ100 grades versus the G7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic G7

 FZ100 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FZ100

 G7 FZ100 
LaunchedMay 2015July 2010Newer by 58 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G7

 FZ100 G7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ100 compared to the G7.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and G7 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and G7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G7 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography factors
Panasonic G7 Street photography factors
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Travel photography highlights
59
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G7 Vlogging advice
64
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-21 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 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 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 540g (1.19 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $800