Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF7

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF5 versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GF5 was launched 3 years before the GF7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GF5 scores versus the GF7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF5 versus Panasonic GF7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF5 against the GF7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and GF7 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and GF7.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic GF7 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older GF5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.