Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic GF1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G7 was announced 5 years after the GF1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G7 grades against the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 versus the GF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and GF1 is 71 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and GF1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic G7 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer G7 will have an edge in sensor innovation.