Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH4

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GH4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF7 was manufactured 12 months later than the GH4 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF7 scores vs the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 offers outside 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) and the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GF7 versus the GH4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and GH4 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and GH4.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger GF7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.