Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 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
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Released July 2023
- Succeeded the Sony A6600
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony A6700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
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The GF7 was launched 9 years prior to the A6700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GF7 matches up against the A6700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Alpha a6700. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sony A6700
GF7 | A6700 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Panasonic GF7
A6700 | GF7 | |||
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Released | July 2023 | ![]() | February 2015 | Fresher by 102 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sony A6700
GF7 | A6700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 features physical 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 Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony A6700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF7 vs the A6700.
![Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 size comparison Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and A6700 is 90 and 75 respectively.
![Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and A6700.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A6700 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GF7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha a6700 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-02-01 | 2023-07-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 26 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6192 x 4128 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 199 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 lbs) | 493 gr (1.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 570 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $308 | $1,399 |