Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH4

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GH4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G7 was revealed 16 months after the GH4 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G7 grades versus the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 has got outside 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 GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the G7 against the GH4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and GH4 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and GH4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger G7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.