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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
  • New Model is Panasonic GF8
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF7 was brought out 3 years later than the GX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GF7 matches up vs the GX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GX1

 GF7 GX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2012Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GF7

 GX1 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GX1

 GF7 GX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. 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 GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic GX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF7 and the GX1.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and GX1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and GX1.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer GF7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography factors
51
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (300 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
70
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (230 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
offers touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (300 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography info
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 shots)
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
33
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
32
touch screen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-01 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.60 m
Flash modes 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
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 318 grams (0.70 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 703
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $308 $228