Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L
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Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L 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
- Launched May 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic G6
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- 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

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.

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.

Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Sigma fp L
G7 | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic G7
fp L | G7 | |||
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Released | March 2021 | ![]() | May 2015 | More modern by 71 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Sigma fp L
G7 | fp L | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Panasonic G7 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Sigma fp L | |
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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 |