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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1 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
  • Announced May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G7 was released 5 years later than the GH1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G7 matches up against the GH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GH1

 G7 GH1 
RevealedMay 2015July 2009More recent by 72 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic G7

 GH1 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GH1

 G7 GH1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 features exterior 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 GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 vs the GH1.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and GH1 is 71 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and GH1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic G7 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger G7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G7
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G7
Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography features
71
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (350 per charge)
58
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography details
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery life (320 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging highlights
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
72
selfie friendly display
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $800 $949