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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GF1

 G7 GF1 
AnnouncedMay 2015October 2009More modern by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic G7

 GF1 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GF1

 G7 GF1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic GF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

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

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography information
72
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography details
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography information
71
features focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (350 per charge)
59
good battery (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging info
72
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
25
offers face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-05-19 2009-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 lbs) 385g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life 350 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $800 $400