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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic G2
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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF8
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was brought out 7 years earlier than the GF7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G1 grades vs the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic GF7

 G1 GF7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic G1

 GF7 G1 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GF7

 G1 GF7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 versus the GF7.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and GF7 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and GF7.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GF7 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography details
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography information
Panasonic GF7 Street photography information
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography factors
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
70
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography information
57
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging advice
18
can't record video
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GF7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-19 2015-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 lbs) 266g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $308