Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LF1
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic LF1
G7 | LF1 | |||
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Revealed | May 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic G7
LF1 | G7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic LF1
G7 | LF1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size |
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-05-19 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
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 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 410g (0.90 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 250 shots |
Style of battery | 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/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $800 | $500 |