Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
- Released February 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GF6
- New Model is Panasonic GF8
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic LZ40, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF7 was revealed 14 months after the LZ40 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GF7 grades vs the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic LZ40
GF7 | LZ40 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic GF7
LZ40 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic LZ40
GF7 | LZ40 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GF7 compared to the LZ40.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and LZ40 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and LZ40.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer GF7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-02-01 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.80 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266g (0.59 pounds) | 524g (1.16 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $308 | $219 |