Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Renewed by Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic GX1
- Renewed by Panasonic GX8
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GH1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the GX7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GH1 matches up versus the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic GX7
GH1 | GX7 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GH1
GX7 | GH1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | July 2009 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GX7
GH1 | GX7 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH1 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GH1 vs the GX7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and GX7 is 81 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and GX7.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX7 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GH1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-07-10 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 18.89 x 14.48mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 273.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 385 grams (0.85 lbs) | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 772 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 350 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $949 | $1,000 |