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Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(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
  • Launched May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G7 and Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 was revealed 6 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G7 scores vs the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Sigma fp L

 G7 fp L 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic G7

 fp L G7 
ReleasedMarch 2021May 2015More modern by 71 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Sigma fp L

 G7 fp L 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 features 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) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G7 and Sigma fp L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 against the fp L.

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and fp L is 71 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and fp L.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will offer more detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
89
manual focus
excellent megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography information
Sigma fp L Street photography information
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
71
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (350 per charge)
73
weather proofing
features touch to focus
excellent megapixels (61MP)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
72
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
38
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Sigma fp L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Sigma fp L
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-05-19 2021-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 40
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $800 $2,499