Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp
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Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp 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
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released July 2019
- Refreshed by Sigma fp L

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

The G7 was released 5 years prior to the fp and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G7 grades vs the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Sigma fp
G7 | fp | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic G7
fp | G7 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | May 2015 | More recent by 50 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Sigma fp
G7 | fp | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 and the fp.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and fp is 71 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and fp.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older G7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Sigma fp |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-05-19 | 2019-07-11 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Total lenses | 107 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) | 422 gr (0.93 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $800 | $2,050 |