Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH5
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
58
90 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
58
Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic GF6
- Later Model is Panasonic GF8
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2017
- Replaced the Panasonic GH4
- Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GH5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GF7 was announced 23 months prior to the GH5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GF7 grades vs the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GH5
| GF7 | GH5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic GF7
| GH5 | GF7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2017 |  | February 2015 | More modern by 23 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GH5
| GF7 | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has got physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GF7 vs the GH5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and GH5 is 90 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and GH5.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic GH5 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GF7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Panasonic GF7 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Street photography factors
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic GF7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
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Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2015-02-01 | 2017-01-04 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| 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 | 4592 x 3448 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,620k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 266 grams (0.59 pounds) | 725 grams (1.60 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 410 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | Dual |
| Cost at launch | $308 | $1,298 |
