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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF5
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX1
  • Updated by Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic GX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GX7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF3 scores versus the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic GX7

 GF3 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GF3

 GX7 GF3 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2011More recent by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic GX7

 GF3 GX7 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF3 and the GX7.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and GX7 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and GX7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX7 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GF3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography information
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF3
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
82
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low battery power (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography info
58
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
offers focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery power (350 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-11 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 264 grams (0.58 pounds) 402 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 70
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 12.2
DXO Low light rating 459 718
Other
Battery life 300 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $360 $1,000