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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF3
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was launched 4 years prior to the GF7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GF2 matches up versus the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GF7

 GF2 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GF2

 GF7 GF2 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2011Fresher by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF7

 GF2 GF7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF2 vs the GF7.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and GF7 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and GF7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GF7 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GF2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
65
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography information
Panasonic GF7 Street photography information
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
52
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (300 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
offers touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging details
32
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
33
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-02-24 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 gr (0.68 pounds) 266 gr (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 506 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 230 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $330 $308