Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GH2
- New Model is Panasonic GH4
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G7 was manufactured 2 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G7 grades versus the GH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GH3
G7 | GH3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2015 | September 2012 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 614k | Clearer display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic G7
GH3 | G7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GH3
G7 | GH3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic GH3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 versus the GH3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and GH3 is 71 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and GH3.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher G7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-05-19 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,744 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 540 shots |
Battery style | 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 | One | One |
Launch price | $800 | $799 |