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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GH2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GF7 was launched 3 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the GF7 matches up against the GH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GH2

 GF7 GH2 
RevealedFebruary 2015March 2011More recent by 48 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GF7

 GH2 GF7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GH2

 GF7 GH2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GF7 compared to the GH2.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and GH2 is 90 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and GH2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher GF7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
51
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
46
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography advice
70
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (330 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-01 2011-03-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
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 16 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
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.8 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 15.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 grams (0.59 pounds) 442 grams (0.97 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 655
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $308 $1,000