Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c 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
- Announced February 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic GF6
- Replacement is Panasonic GF8
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sony A7c
GF7 | A7c | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic GF7
A7c | GF7 | |||
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Introduced | September 2020 | ![]() | February 2015 | Newer by 68 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sony A7c
GF7 | A7c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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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 |