Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Announced November 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GX1
- New Model is Panasonic GX8
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GF7 was released 16 months later than the GX7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF7 scores versus the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GX7
GF7 | GX7 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | November 2013 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GF7
GX7 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GX7
GF7 | GX7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 features external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF7 and the GX7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and GX7 is 90 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and GX7.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent GF7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-02-01 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 pounds) | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 350 images |
Form of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $308 | $1,000 |