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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(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
Sony A6700
(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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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sony A6700

 GF7 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Panasonic GF7

 A6700 GF7 
ReleasedJuly 2023February 2015Fresher by 102 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sony A6700

 GF7 A6700 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography features
Sony A6700 Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
84
manual focus
MP count great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF7
Street photography with Sony A6700
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
Sports photography with Sony A6700
51
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
87
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography info
Sony A6700 Travel photography info
70
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
84
good battery (570 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count great (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography info
Sony A6700 Landscape photography info
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6700 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
84
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Sony A6700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Sony Alpha a6700
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