Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic GX7
GF3 | GX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GF3
GX7 | GF3 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 27 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic GX7
GF3 | GX7 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and GX7 is 90 and 81 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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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 |