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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony A7c, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GF7 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GF7 scores against the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sony A7c

 GF7 A7c 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic GF7

 A7c GF7 
IntroducedSeptember 2020February 2015Newer by 68 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sony A7c

 GF7 A7c 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 features physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony A7c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GF7 and the A7c.

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and A7c.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7c will show more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GF7 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography information
Sony A7c Street photography information
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7c Sports photography highlights
52
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
88
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (740 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
Travel photography with Sony A7c
70
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
86
great battery pack (740 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography details
Sony A7c Landscape photography details
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
Vlogging with Sony A7c
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Sony A7c
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-01 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 693
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 122
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 grams (0.59 pounds) 509 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 pictures 740 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $308 $1,800