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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GF5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G7 was introduced 3 years after the GF5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G7 matches up versus the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GF5

 G7 GF5 
IntroducedMay 2015April 2012More modern by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic G7

 GF5 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GF5

 G7 GF5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G7 and the GF5.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and GF5 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and GF5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic G7 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF5
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF5 Street photography factors
72
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G7
Sports photography with Panasonic GF5
55
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Travel photography camera
71
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (350 per charge)
61
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF5
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
59
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging advice
72
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GF5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-05-19 2012-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 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 Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 267 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 350 images 360 images
Form 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $800 $600