Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX7V
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic GF7 and Sony HX7V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively similar but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and HX7V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe GF7 was revealed 3 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GF7 matches up versus the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sony HX7V
GF7 | HX7V | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | July 2011 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic GF7
HX7V | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sony HX7V
GF7 | HX7V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GF7 and the HX7V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and HX7V.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The GF7 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent GF7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-01 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266g (0.59 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $308 | $499 |