Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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93 Imaging
53 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic GF6
- Replacement is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Revealed December 2013
- New Model is Panasonic GM5
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GF7 was introduced 14 months later than the GM1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GF7 grades against the GM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GM1
GF7 | GM1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | December 2013 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Sharper screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic GF7
GM1 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GM1
GF7 | GM1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has outside 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) while the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF7 compared to the GM1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and GM1 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and GM1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The younger GF7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-02-01 | 2013-12-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.8fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/50 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 pounds) | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 230 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $308 | $750 |