Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
- Renewed by Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Revealed November 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GX1
- Replacement is Panasonic GX8
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic GX7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GH4 was released 4 months later than the GX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GH4 matches up against the GX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic GX7
GH4 | GX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GH4
GX7 | GH4 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Crisper screen (+4k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GX7
GH4 | GX7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | November 2013 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 has got external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GH4 versus the GX7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and GX7 is 66 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and GX7.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IX | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | OLED | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 2,765k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 560 gr (1.23 lb) | 402 gr (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 791 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,500 | $1,000 |