Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LF1
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58
92 Imaging
37 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic GF6
- Updated by Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Announced November 2013
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic LF1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GF7 was released 15 months after the LF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GF7 scores vs the LF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic LF1
GF7 | LF1 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | November 2013 | Newer by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic GF7
LF1 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic LF1
GF7 | LF1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 provides external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GF7 and the LF1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and LF1 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and LF1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GF7 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent GF7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-02-01 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $308 | $500 |