Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LF1

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic LF1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G7 was introduced 18 months later than the LF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G7 matches up versus the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 against the LF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and LF1 is 71 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and LF1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G7 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.