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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(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
Panasonic GX7
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GX7

 GF7 GX7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015November 2013More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GF7

 GX7 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GX7

 GF7 GX7 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and GX7 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
71
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF7
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography info
52
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography information
70
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
has touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (230 per charge)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging details
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
34
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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