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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(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
Panasonic GX7
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic GX7

 GH1 GX7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GH1

 GX7 GH1 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2009Fresher by 52 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GX7

 GH1 GX7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and GX7 is 81 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
71
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography details
Panasonic GX7 Street photography details
72
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
67
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging details
72
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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