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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 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
  • Announced May 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G7 was released very close to the GX8 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G7 matches up against the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GX8

 G7 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic G7

 GX8 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GX8

 G7 GX8 
IntroducedMay 2015July 2015Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 offers outside measurements 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 GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 compared to the GX8.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and GX8 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and GX8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX8 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography info
72
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography details
71
includes touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (350 per charge)
73
environment proof
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography features
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging features
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GX8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 487 gr (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 806
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $800 $898