Panasonic GF7 vs Sigma fp L
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sigma fp L 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
- Launched February 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed March 2021
- Succeeded the Sigma fp
Panasonic GF7 vs Sigma fp L Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GF7 versus Sigma fp L, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GF7 was announced 7 years before the fp L which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF7 grades versus the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sigma fp L
GF7 | fp L | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GF7
fp L | GF7 | |||
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Revealed | March 2021 | February 2015 | Newer by 74 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Crisper display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sigma fp L
GF7 | fp L | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF7 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 features outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GF7 versus Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GF7 against the fp L.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and fp L.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail with its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GF7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sigma fp L |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-02-01 | 2021-03-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 61 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 Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 9520 x 6328 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Total lenses | 107 | 40 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.8 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266g (0.59 pounds) | 427g (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $308 | $2,499 |