Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GF7 was introduced 5 years after the GH1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GF7 matches up versus the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GF7 against the GH1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and GH1 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and GH1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GF7 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher GF7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.