Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Launched July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic G3
- Replacement is Panasonic G6
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- 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
- Launched November 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
- Updated by Panasonic GX8
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G5 was unveiled 15 months prior to the GX7 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G5 grades against the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic GX7
G5 | GX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic G5
GX7 | G5 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | July 2012 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GX7
G5 | GX7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G5 and the GX7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and GX7 is 74 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and GX7.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged G5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-17 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 2,765k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396 grams (0.87 lb) | 402 grams (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 61 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 618 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $699 | $1,000 |