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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(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
Panasonic GX7
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic GX7

 GH4 GX7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GH4

 GX7 GH4 
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GX7

 GH4 GX7 
RevealedFebruary 2014November 2013Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and GX7 is 66 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Street photography advice
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than competitors (560g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
82
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography highlights
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography information
77
lighter than competitors (560g)
weather proof
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
67
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH4
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competitors (560g)
does not have image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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